Comparison

Eisenhower vs Brick

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

Head to head
About

Eisenhower

This app helps you prioritize tasks by sorting them based on urgency and importance. It features a focus mode with a timer to help you concentrate on one task at a time and allows you to schedule or delegate tasks directly within the app. Cloud sync ensures your matrix is up-to-date across devices.

Highlights
  • Eisenhower Matrix for task sorting
  • Focus mode with customizable timer
  • Schedule and delegate tasks
  • Cloud synchronization with web app
  • Four-quadrant task management
Features
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Less collecting endless to-do lists. It's your time to decide, focus, finish, and move on! Some days the problem isn't too many tasks — it's that they all look equally important. EISENHOWER gives your work a simple shape: what to do now, what to schedule, what to delegate, and what to let go. Featuring the Eisenhower Matrix — the urgent vs. important prioritization principle Dwight used to run a country, and the method this app has been refining for iPhone and web since 2011. FOUR-QUADRANT MATRIX Sort every task by urgency and importance: Do First, Schedule, Delegate, Don't Do. Keep no more than eight per sheet so you stay focused — with room for unlimited tasks and notes when you need them. FOCUS MODE Pick one important task, start a clean timer (30 minutes, or whatever suits you), and stay with it until it's done. SCHEDULE & DELEGATE Turn a decision into action — drop a task into your calendar or hand it to a colleague without leaving the app. CLOUD SYNC Sign in once and your matrix stays in real-time sync with the web app at app.eisenhower.me, and back again. Work, study, side projects, or just a crowded day — EISENHOWER helps you see what deserves your attention next. Looking for a quick tutorial? www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix Questions or ideas? Write to us at feedback@eisenhower.me — we read every one. EISENHOWER PREMIUM FEATURES Dark Mode, custom backgrounds, Productivity Cockpit, and unlimited completed-task history are available to Premium subscribers. Eligible previous paid iOS purchasers retain these four features on iPhone and iPad after purchase verification.

About

Brick

This tool helps you build a more intentional relationship with your smartphone by introducing physical friction to block distractions. It works with a physical device and an app to create custom blocking schedules and modes, encouraging focus and reducing screen time.

Highlights
  • Physical device integration
  • Customizable app blocking
  • Website blocking
  • Personalized blocking modes
  • Scheduled blocking
  • Focus timer
  • Usage history tracking
Features
Currently charting
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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

Eisenhower4 screens
Brick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brick at every 4 days against Eisenhower's monthly. Brick also leads on ratings volume (60K vs 2) and chart position (#93 vs unranked). Eisenhower's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Eisenhower against 4.9 for Brick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brick has 60K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Eisenhower's written reviews are positive against 78% of Brick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eisenhower ships an update monthly, Brick every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Eisenhower versus Brick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEisenhowerBrick
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.9 (60K ratings)
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews78.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings260K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#93 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB49 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFTL3Brick LLC (Wisconsin)

Customer experience

Eisenhower

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral6.2%
Negative21.9%

Brick

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

User reviews

Eisenhower

From 2 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Simple and elegant design
  • 🎯 Effective task prioritization using Eisenhower matrix
  • ⏱️ Built-in Pomodoro timer for focus
  • 🔄 Easy drag-and-drop task management between quadrants
  • 📧 Quick email and calendar integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • ❌ Limited to 8 tasks per quadrant
  • 📱 No iPad support (iPhone only)
  • 🔤 Language setting mismatch (claims German/Russian but English only)
  • ⚠️ No scroll functionality when tasks exceed screen

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

Eisenhower

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes frequently, especially on iOS updates
  • Tasks duplicate themselves randomly
  • Tasks disappear without user action
  • Cannot scroll when tasks exceed screen size
  • Text truncation in task display
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  • Calendar integration not working on iOS 6+
  • Sync failures between web and mobile
  • Timer doesn't stay visible when phone sleeps
  • Focus mode timer becomes unusable after updates
  • App incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • Privacy settings prevent calendar access
  • Tasks cannot be moved between quadrants
  • No updates for extended periods causing compatibility issues

Requested features

17 requests
  • iPad and universal app support
  • Ability to add more than 8 tasks per quadrant
  • Task history and completion logging
  • Customizable timer duration (not just 30 minutes)
  • Ability to reorder and move tasks between quadrants
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  • Task details, notes, and descriptions
  • Reminder notifications and alerts
  • iCloud syncing between devices
  • Today widget for quick access
  • Task scheduling and due dates
  • Multiple task lists or projects
  • Export functionality (CSV, etc.)
  • Landscape mode support
  • Archive completed tasks
  • Turn off timer sound while keeping alerts
  • Ability to scroll task lists
  • Correct language localization

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

Eisenhower

No in-app purchases

None

Brick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eisenhower free?
Eisenhower 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, Eisenhower or Brick?
Eisenhower is rated higher. Eisenhower averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Brick averages 4.9 from 60K ratings.
Do Eisenhower or Brick have ads?
Neither Eisenhower nor Brick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eisenhower or Brick?
Eisenhower ships an update monthly, and Brick every 4 days. Most recently, Eisenhower was updated on November 10, 2026 and Brick on November 11, 2026.

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