Comparison

My Optimum vs Brick

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

Head to head
About

My Optimum

Manage your home WiFi network, troubleshoot internet issues, and pay your bills on time. Personalize your experience by creating profiles for family members and monitoring device usage.

Highlights
  • WiFi management and troubleshooting
  • Internet outage detection
  • Quick and easy bill pay
  • Speed optimization guidance
  • Personalized user profiles
  • Device usage and screen time monitoring
Features
Currently charting
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Introducing the all-new My Optimum app  Find what you need in the palm of your hand and manage your Optimum account right from your phone. With the My Optimum app you can:  • WiFi Management and Internet Troubleshooting   Get total control at your fingertips. Check your WiFi network, view or update your network name and password, examine network details, and troubleshoot internet issues. Find outage detection, helpful tips to optimize your speed and network. Plus, get updates and notifications regarding your Optimum account, reported outages, or bill reminders. • Quick and Easy Bill Pay Make sure bills get paid on time, every month with Auto Pay or make a quick and easy one-time payment at your convenience • Optimize your Speed Receive step-by-step instructions and visual cues for pairing, installing, and placement guidance during the installation of your WiFi extender. With real-time and specific feedback for the extender on your account on how to place it correctly, your experience will be seamless.  • Personalize your Experience Effortlessly manage your home Wi-Fi network and your devices—anytime, anywhere. Create a customized profile for each family member and organize devices by the people that use them most. Plus, monitor and track usage and screen time across all the devices in your home.

About

Brick

This tool helps you build a more intentional relationship with your phone by introducing physical barriers to reduce distractions. It allows you to customize app blocking and create schedules for different parts of your day, turning your smartphone back into a tool for what matters most.

Highlights
  • Physical device to block apps
  • Customizable app and website blocking
  • Personalized modes for different activities
  • Automatic blocking with Brick Night
  • Focus timer and usage history
  • Emergency Unbricks
Features
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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

My Optimum4 screens
Brick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brick at 78% against My Optimum's 10%. Brick also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). My Optimum's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

Brick holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99K and 60K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of My Optimum's written reviews are positive against 78% of Brick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Optimum ships an update monthly, Brick every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
My Optimum versus Brick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy OptimumBrick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (99K ratings)4.9 (60K ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.2% of reviews78.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings99K — better60K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#78 — better#82
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCSC Holdings, LLC.Brick LLC (Wisconsin)

Customer experience

My Optimum

All ratings97,050 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews1,416 reviews
Positive10.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative85.3%

Brick

All ratings60,141 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.4%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews2,239 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative15.1%

User reviews

My Optimum

From 99K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy troubleshooting
  • 👍 Improved UI design
  • 📊 Helpful WiFi management
  • 🔥 Great app overall

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent technical issues
  • 🤔 Missing key features
  • 🤯 Frustrating customer service
  • 🤖 Unreliable internet service

Brick

From 60K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great concept
  • 🚀 Helps reclaim time and attention
  • 🔒 Physical barrier prevents mindless usage
  • 💡 Customizable blocking/allowing modes
  • 🚀 Improves productivity and focus

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

My Optimum

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • WiFi management not working
  • Billing information not up-to-date
  • Login issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • View current and past bills
  • Ability to change internet plan
  • More WiFi management options
  • Faster app load times

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

My Optimum

No in-app purchases

None

Brick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Optimum free?
My Optimum 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, My Optimum or Brick?
Brick is rated higher. My Optimum averages 4.3 out of 5 from 99K ratings, while Brick averages 4.9 from 60K ratings.
Do My Optimum or Brick have ads?
Neither My Optimum nor Brick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Optimum or Brick?
My Optimum ships an update monthly, and Brick every 4 days. Most recently, My Optimum was updated on November 12, 2026 and Brick on November 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, My Optimum or Brick?
My Optimum currently peaks at #78 in the App Store charts, and Brick at #82. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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