I think one has to distinguish between technology in general, and technology which most Chareidi gedolim have said is inherently bad. Most Gedolim say that a smartphone/ipad should absolutely not be used, unless it is absolutely necessary for business, and even then only with a filter.
Now, we all know this isn’t the metzius on the ground.
Comes along a “chareidi” company, Artscroll, and in a way gives all those people who are transgressing a way to legitimize what the gedolim say they shouldn’t have.
“See? I’m doing something GOOD with my iphone! It’s helping me learn!”
I’m not judging Artscroll. Hopefully they asked gedolim whether they should make a gemara app. If not, chances are their lot will be the same as all those who transgress the psak of the gedolim, whatever that will end up being after 120.