# Crowdcast Mobile vs Brick

The clearest difference is monetization model: Crowdcast Mobile at free against Brick's paid. Crowdcast Mobile also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Brick's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (78% vs 61%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Brick holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 59K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Crowdcast Mobile's written reviews are positive against 78% of Brick's.

Crowdcast Mobile ships an update fortnightly, Brick every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crowdcast Mobile | Brick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdcast-mobile/id1119071572/reviews) | **[4.9 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-ditch-distractions/id6448794069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28K | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#77** |
| Size | 66 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crowdcast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114611433) | [Brick LLC (Wisconsin)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686383161) |

## What reviewers say

### Crowdcast Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdcast-mobile/id1119071572)

This platform helps creators host various virtual events like webinars, workshops, and concerts. It focuses on simplicity, interaction, and audience growth with features like integrated registration, live chat, and analytics. Participants can join easily from any device without downloads.

**Highlights:** Host livestreams, webinars, workshops, Q&As, shows, summits, concerts, One event URL for registration, live event, and replay, Browser-based access, no downloads required, Audience engagement via chat, Q&As, polls, and on-stage participation, Email collection and integration with 1.4k+ apps, Ticket sales and membership-only events, Robust analytics for livestream performance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great way to hear from those I follow
- 👍 Intuitive app for presentation & interaction
- 🚀 Seamless and user friendly
- 🚀 Excellent sound quality
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Latest version has major delays, glitches, and issues
- 🐛 Constant buffering, freezing, and loss of audio/video
- 🐛 Difficult to use, many technical problems
- 🐛 Keyboard covers the screen, text size issues
- 🐛 Can't cast to TV, poor iPad layout

**Reported bugs**

- Video constantly restarts, rewind button issues
- Can't see all speakers on mobile, chat doesn't work
- Keeps cutting out, have to refresh constantly
- Blurry video, audio sync problems

**Requested features**

- Add future events to Google calendar
- Include day of week in date/time format
- Larger video view, ability to hide chat
- Improve login process, allow password manager


### Brick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-ditch-distractions/id6448794069)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you regain focus by temporarily removing distracting applications and notifications from your phone. It uses NFC hardware to create distraction-free periods, allowing you to concentrate on important tasks or activities. Reconnect with your apps by simply tapping your device again.

**Highlights:** Temporarily remove distracting apps, Block notifications, Customize unblocked apps, Track usage history, NFC hardware integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great concept
- 🚀 Helps reclaim time and attention
- 🔒 Physical barrier prevents mindless usage
- 💡 Customizable blocking/allowing modes
- 🚀 Improves productivity and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable app functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent app behavior after updates
- 🐛 Difficulty setting up and configuring
- 🐛 Limited number of apps that can be allowed

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting apps to block/allow
- Saved settings get deleted or reset unexpectedly
- Inability to block certain apps like Safari
- Bricked mode not working as expected after phone restart

**Requested features**

- Scheduled bricking/unbricking modes
- Remote bricking option
- Ability to block more than 50 apps
- Improved app stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crowdcast Mobile free?

Crowdcast Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Brick free?

Brick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Crowdcast Mobile or Brick?

Brick is rated higher. Crowdcast Mobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Brick averages 4.9 from 59K ratings.

### Do Crowdcast Mobile or Brick have ads?

Neither Crowdcast Mobile nor Brick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crowdcast Mobile or Brick?

Crowdcast Mobile ships an update fortnightly, and Brick every 4 days. Most recently, Crowdcast Mobile was updated on October 27, 2026 and Brick on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*