# Refocus vs Brainrot

The clearest difference is rating: Refocus at 4.8 against Brainrot's 2.0. Refocus also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Brainrot's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Refocus sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Brainrot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Refocus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refocus has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Refocus ships an update weekly, Brainrot every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Refocus | Brainrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refocus-app-blocker-and-lock/id1645639057/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-focus-and-screen-time/id6760294401/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Labi, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/455469767) | [Gal Linial](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865425637) |

## What reviewers say

### Refocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refocus-app-blocker-and-lock/id1645639057)

This tool helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers customizable schedules, strict modes to prevent bypass, and analytics to track your usage. Available on iPhone and Mac.

**Highlights:** Block apps and websites, Strict mode with multiple bypass prevention methods, Customizable blocking schedules and timers, Location-based blocking, Screen time analytics, Mac app available

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refocus Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Refocus Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Refocus Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Refocus Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Refocus Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Refocus Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Refocus Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Effective at blocking distractions
- 💡 Customizable blocking schedules
- 🔒 Prevents mindless scrolling
- 🚀 Improved productivity and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔓 Too easy to bypass the blocking
- 💰 Some features require paid subscription
- 🔓 Ability to delete app and remove restrictions

**Reported bugs**

- Blocking issues after phone restart
- Inconsistent behavior when pausing/unpausing sessions
- Crashing when trying to block apps in certain categories

**Requested features**

- Passcode or biometric lock to prevent bypassing
- More advanced blocking options (e.g., math problems to unblock)
- Ability to purchase a one-time license instead of subscription
- Notification warnings before blocking sessions end
- Search function to find apps to block more easily


### Brainrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-focus-and-screen-time/id6760294401)

This app tracks your daily screen time and assigns a "Brain Score" that decreases as you exceed your set goal. It provides detailed breakdowns of app usage, phone pickup frequency, and notification counts to help you understand your digital habits. View historical data and receive smart notifications to stay mindful of your usage.

**Highlights:** Daily screen time goal setting, Dynamic "Brain Score" indicator, Detailed app usage breakdown, Phone pickup and notification tracking, Historical score calendar, Smart milestone notifications, Data stays on device

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Refocus free?

Refocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brainrot free?

Brainrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Refocus or Brainrot?

Refocus is rated higher. Refocus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Brainrot averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Refocus or Brainrot have ads?

Refocus shows ads; Brainrot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Refocus or Brainrot?

Refocus ships an update weekly, and Brainrot every 11 days. Most recently, Refocus was updated on November 11, 2026 and Brainrot on October 31, 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.*