Brain Embassy vs Ember
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brain Embassy
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Hi Brainers, meet your Space Manager to the rescue! Here to make your daily office experience run smooth and effortless. Book a meeting room, invite a guest, network, RSVP to our events, or report an incident - I'm only one click away to help you out.
Ember
This app helps you reduce excessive screen time by providing gentle nudges and daily limits for specific applications. It focuses on awareness and self-control rather than strict blocking, encouraging small wins for lasting change.
- Daily app limits
- Gentle reminders
- Usage charts
- Streak tracking
- Progress sharing
- iCloud sync
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The average person spends 4 hours a day scrolling. That's 60 days a year. It's not a willpower problem. Social media and short videos are designed to keep you hooked. Ember helps you take that time back with a gentle digital detox: no hard blocks, no shame, just awareness. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the app that takes more of you than you'd like: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, anything. 2. Set a daily limit and choose when it applies: all day, mornings, work hours or evenings. 3. Get a mindful nudge before you hit your limit, then decide for yourself. Every day you stay within your limit grows your streak. Small wins add up to real change. WHY EMBER - Not a blocker. A reminder. You stay in control, so it actually sticks. - Daily limits per app to cut down screen time without going cold turkey - Gentle reminders before you drift into doomscrolling - Daily and weekly app usage charts to see your patterns - Streaks and best-streak milestones that keep you motivated - Share your progress with friends - iCloud sync across your devices PRIVATE BY DESIGN Ember is built on Apple's Screen Time framework. Your usage data never leaves your device. We never see it, store it or sell it. No ads. No tracking. EMBER PRO Unlock unlimited app tracking, deep usage insights, iCloud sync and all streak milestones. Ember Pro is an auto-renewable subscription with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Scroll less. Live more. One mindful day at a time. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Notice-04-04 Terms of Use: https://telegra.ph/Terms-and-Conditions-04-04-2
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brain Embassy at none against Ember's 4. Brain Embassy also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Ember sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Brain Embassy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | Brain Embassy | Ember |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | zapfloor | Kostiantyn Krizhanovskyi |
In-app purchases
Brain Embassy
No in-app purchases
Ember
- Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Premium$24.991 Year
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- Premium$39.991 Year
