Comparison

Subsync vs Brick

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Subsync

This app helps Mindbody teachers manage class substitutions. Easily submit requests for a substitute teacher, and once accepted, the app automatically updates your schedule and notifies everyone involved.

Highlights
  • Submit substitute requests
  • Accept substitute requests
  • Automatic schedule updates
  • Notifications for changes
  • Mindbody integration
Features
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Subsync provides a mobile app for Mindbody teachers that lists all of their upcoming classes and allows them to easily submit a substitute request. Other teachers certified to teach that style class can accept the request and Subsync automatically updates your MindBody schedule so everyone is instantly aware of the change.

About

Brick

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
Currently charting
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Brick is the world's first digital wellness tool designed to create a more intentional relationship with your technology. In a world designed for constant distraction, Brick introduces a simple but powerful idea: friction. By adding physical barriers, Brick creates a deliberate pause between impulse and action — turning smartphones back into tools for what matters.

With the Brick app, you can design your personalized system to block distractions using both your Brick and Brick Night — allowing you to do more of what matters. Brick is a physical device that helps you block distracting apps on your phone. Tap to start a Brick session, then place Brick somewhere out of reach and go live your life. When you’re ready to be connected again, simply tap to Unbrick. Unlike screen-time settings and blocker apps that switch off in a second, Brick isn't on the phone you're trying to put down. It's a physical barrier you can't swipe out of. Brick Night automatically blocks the apps you choose when you enter your bedroom. Unlike app blockers, Brick Night uses Bluetooth to know when you're in your bedroom, creating a simple boundary around your sleep — so you don't have to remember to activate it every night. The result: fewer late-night distractions, fewer mornings lost to your feed, and a bedroom that feels like the sanctuary you intended it to be. FEATURES - Select the apps you’d like to block, and keep what you need. Temporarily remove distracting apps and their notifications from your phone, leaving only what you choose - Block any app (except the dialer, per Apple policy) and select Safari websites - Create custom modes for different parts of your day: Work, Family, Sleep, Gym, Study, Focus, and more - Create custom schedules to automatically block apps during specific moments of your day - A built-in focus timer tracks how long you stay undistracted - 5 Emergency Unbricks included for unexpected situations - Usage history tracks your progress so you can see how your habits improve over time DESIGNED FOR EVERY PART OF YOUR LIFE Parents use Brick to create device-free family time and build healthier habits around technology. Students rely on it during study sessions and exam prep when focus matters most. Professionals use it for deep work without the constant pull of notifications. Athletes keep it in the locker room to stay locked in before competition. Brick is also a thoughtful gift for anyone trying to build a healthier relationship with their screen habits, reduce anxiety from constant notifications, or simply spend less time scrolling and more time living. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING Featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, The Economist, Fortune, Vogue, TechCrunch, CNET, Fast Company, The Washington Post, Business Insider, and The New Yorker. With over 55,000 five-star reviews, people describe Brick as the thing that finally helped them break free from screen addiction. Join a growing community choosing to take back their time and reclaim hours lost to technology. HSA & FSA ELIGIBLE 30% average savings on Brick and Brick Night with HSA/FSA through our partnership with Truemed. Use pre-tax dollars to invest in your digital wellness and mental health. HSA/FSA funds accepted for qualified Truemed customers. HSA/FSA tax savings vary. Learn more at truemed.com/disclosures. WHAT'S INCLUDED Your purchase includes the physical Brick or Brick Night and full access to the companion app.

Screenshots

Subsync4 screens
Brick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Subsync at free against Brick's paid. Subsync also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 78%) and device support (3 vs 1). Brick's advantage is ratings volume (58K vs 44) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Subsync against 4.9 for Brick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brick has 58K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Subsync's written reviews are positive against 78% of Brick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subsync ships an update every 2 weeks, Brick every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Subsync versus Brick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubsyncBrick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (44 ratings)4.9 (58K ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better78.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4458K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#85 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSubsync Inc.Brick LLC (Wisconsin)

Customer experience

Subsync

All ratings43 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

Brick

All ratings58,007 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.4%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews2,176 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative14.9%

Bugs and requests

Subsync

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Brick

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

In-app purchases

None

Subsync

No in-app purchases

None

Brick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Subsync free?
Subsync 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, Subsync or Brick?
Brick is rated higher. Subsync averages 4.8 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Brick averages 4.9 from 58K ratings.
Do Subsync or Brick have ads?
Neither Subsync nor Brick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subsync or Brick?
Subsync ships an update every 2 weeks, and Brick every 4 days. Most recently, Subsync was updated on October 12, 2026 and Brick on October 22, 2026.

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