Nexus ACE Explorer vs BrainTime | Earned Screen Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nexus ACE Explorer
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Adaptive Cognitive Evaluation, ACE, is a mobile cognitive control assessment battery inspired by decades of scientific research and Neuroscape experience measuring cognition in diverse populations. The tasks in ACE are standard tests that assess different aspects of cognitive control (attention, working memory, and goal management), modified by incorporating adaptive algorithms, immersive graphics, video tutorials, motivating feedback, and a user-friendly interface.
BrainTime | Earned Screen Time
This app encourages mindful phone usage by allowing you to block apps and earn credits through learning. Answer questions or create your own learning material to unlock access to your blocked applications, promoting a balance between learning and scrolling.
- Block any app
- Earn credits by answering questions
- Create custom learning material
- Unlock apps with earned credits
- Promotes mindful phone use
- Combines education and intention
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Pause, learn something new, and scroll with intention. Intention is the key. We don't need to quit scrolling entirely; we only need to become more mindful of when we're doing it. BrainTime combines education and intention, resulting in you: - learning more - scrolling less How It Works: - Block any app installed - Learn to Earn: Answer brief, engaging questions to earn BrainTime credits. Create your own learning material to master any subject. - Unlock with Purpose: Use earned BrainTime to access blocked apps. - Enjoy Mindful Phone Use: BrainTime ensures your app use is purposeful and reinforced with learning. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://braintime.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nexus ACE Explorer at none against BrainTime | Earned Screen Time's 2. Nexus ACE Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). BrainTime | Earned Screen Time's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. BrainTime | Earned Screen Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Nexus ACE Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nexus ACE Explorer ships an update every 2 months, BrainTime | Earned Screen Time every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nexus ACE Explorer | BrainTime | Earned Screen Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 271 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NEUROSCAPE ALLIANCE | ProductMaxingSolutions LLC |
In-app purchases
Nexus ACE Explorer
No in-app purchases
BrainTime | Earned Screen Time
- BrainTime Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- BrainTime Pro - Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Questions
Is Nexus ACE Explorer free?
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