# FilmTouch™ vs Brick

The clearest difference is price: Brick at Free against FilmTouch™'s $9.99. Brick also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Brick is free to download; FilmTouch™ costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Brick holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brick has 59K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of FilmTouch™'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Brick's.

FilmTouch™ ships an update every 7 months, Brick every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FilmTouch™ | Brick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmtouch/id462637551/reviews) | **[4.9 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-ditch-distractions/id6448794069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #185 | **#85** |
| Size | 10 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MonkSeal Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/462637554) | [Brick LLC (Wisconsin)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686383161) |

## What reviewers say

### FilmTouch™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmtouch/id462637551)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app extracts contact information from PDF callsheets and crew lists, organizing it into a searchable database of your film industry contacts. It keeps your data private, allowing you to easily find specific crew members for any job.

**Highlights:** Reads PDF callsheets and crew lists, Extracts names and contact information, Searchable contact database, Private and secure data storage, Import from cloud storage, Multi-day job support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for organizing call sheets
- 👍 Excellent for tracking contacts
- 💡 Innovative concept for production industry
- 🚀 Fast search functionality (in newer versions)
- 👍 Saves time and effort

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is clunky and not smooth
- 🐛 Unreliable import of call sheets
- 🐛 Incorrectly processes names and positions
- 🐛 Cannot edit or delete incorrect data
- 🐛 Does not work on newer iPhones (iPhone 15)

**Reported bugs**

- Erased all previous call sheets
- Stopped importing call sheets
- Call sheets not showing up in jobs
- Email button doesn't work
- App doesn't work on iPhone 15

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit job names
- Manual data entry capability
- Offline access to data
- Merge multiple days' call sheets from the same job
- Highlight people worked with in the past


### Brick

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

**Currently charting:** #85 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 FilmTouch™ free?

FilmTouch™ costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Brick free?

Brick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FilmTouch™ or Brick?

Brick is rated higher. FilmTouch™ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Brick averages 4.9 from 59K ratings.

### Do FilmTouch™ or Brick have ads?

Neither FilmTouch™ nor Brick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FilmTouch™ or Brick?

FilmTouch™ ships an update every 7 months, and Brick every 4 days. Most recently, FilmTouch™ was updated on October 21, 2026 and Brick on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, FilmTouch™ or Brick?

FilmTouch™ currently peaks at #185 in the App Store charts, and Brick at #85. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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