# The Scheduling App vs Brick

The clearest difference is monetization model: The Scheduling App at free against Brick's paid. The Scheduling App also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Brick's advantage is ratings volume (59K vs 2K) and chart position (#95 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brick has 59K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of The Scheduling App's written reviews are positive against 78% of Brick's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Scheduling App ships an update weekly, Brick every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Scheduling App | Brick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scheduling-app/id1450205871/reviews) | **[4.9 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-ditch-distractions/id6448794069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.0% of reviews** | 78.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#95** |
| Size | 40 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Review Wave](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450205870) | [Brick LLC (Wisconsin)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686383161) |

## What reviewers say

### The Scheduling App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scheduling-app/id1450205871)

Manage your medical appointments and receive private notifications from your healthcare providers. This app allows patients to schedule new appointments and keep track of their existing ones.

**Highlights:** Manage appointments, Schedule new appointments, Receive provider notifications, Provider account required

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient scheduling
- ⏰ Helpful reminders
- 📆 Syncs with calendar
- 💬 Ability to message staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login/sign-in issues
- 🔒 Security/password reset problems
- ❌ Unable to cancel appointments
- 🌙 Lack of dark mode support

**Reported bugs**

- Constant login prompts
- App freezes or crashes
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to cancel appointments
- Integrate with more calendar apps
- Improve login/sign-in experience


### Brick

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

**Currently charting:** #95 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 The Scheduling App free?

The Scheduling App 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 Scheduling App or Brick?

Brick is rated higher. The Scheduling App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Brick averages 4.9 from 59K ratings.

### Do The Scheduling App or Brick have ads?

Neither The Scheduling App nor Brick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Scheduling App or Brick?

The Scheduling App ships an update weekly, and Brick every 4 days. Most recently, The Scheduling App was updated on October 29, 2026 and Brick on November 1, 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.*