# Barnfox vs Brick

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brick at every 5 days against Barnfox's every 6 weeks. Brick also leads on ratings volume (55K vs 17) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). Barnfox's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs paid) and device support (3 vs 1). 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 Barnfox against 4.9 for Brick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brick has 55K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Barnfox ships an update every 6 weeks, Brick every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barnfox | Brick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnfox/id1523562125/reviews)** | [4.9 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-ditch-distractions/id6448794069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **55K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#88** |
| Size | 45 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Barnfox LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523562124) | [Brick LLC (Wisconsin)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686383161) |

## What reviewers say

### Barnfox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnfox/id1523562125)

Connect with your community, book spaces, and manage purchases. This app facilitates event participation and fosters connections among members.

**Highlights:** Room booking, Event management, Purchase tracking, Community connections, Member app

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Brick

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

**Currently charting:** #88 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 Barnfox free?

Barnfox 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, Barnfox or Brick?

Barnfox is rated higher. Barnfox averages 5.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Brick averages 4.9 from 55K ratings.

### Do Barnfox or Brick have ads?

Neither Barnfox nor Brick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Barnfox or Brick?

Barnfox ships an update every 6 weeks, and Brick every 5 days. Most recently, Barnfox was updated on September 13, 2026 and Brick on September 27, 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.*