# The Cloud Room vs Brick

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brick at every 4 days against The Cloud Room's every 6 weeks. Brick also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (60K vs 4). The Cloud Room's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Cloud Room against 4.9 for Brick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brick has 60K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Cloud Room ships an update every 6 weeks, Brick every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Cloud Room | Brick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cloud-room/id1371712920/reviews)** | [4.9 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-ditch-distractions/id6448794069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **60K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#82** |
| Size | 44 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agnes Underground, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450216984) | [Brick LLC (Wisconsin)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686383161) |

## What reviewers say

### The Cloud Room

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cloud-room/id1371712920)

This app offers a shared workspace and bar designed to foster both independent work and community connection. It provides access to desks, meeting rooms, and lounge areas, along with curated events and wellness partnerships.

**Highlights:** Book conference rooms, Connect with community, Shared working environment, Inspiring work spaces, Community events, Wellness partnerships

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Brick

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

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This tool helps you build a more intentional relationship with your phone by introducing physical barriers to reduce distractions. It allows you to customize app blocking and create schedules for different parts of your day, turning your smartphone back into a tool for what matters most.

**Highlights:** Physical device to block apps, Customizable app and website blocking, Personalized modes for different activities, Automatic blocking with Brick Night, Focus timer and usage history, Emergency Unbricks

**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 The Cloud Room free?

The Cloud Room 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, The Cloud Room or Brick?

The Cloud Room is rated higher. The Cloud Room averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Brick averages 4.9 from 60K ratings.

### Do The Cloud Room or Brick have ads?

Neither The Cloud Room nor Brick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Cloud Room or Brick?

The Cloud Room ships an update every 6 weeks, and Brick every 4 days. Most recently, The Cloud Room was updated on November 2, 2026 and Brick on November 12, 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.*