# Brick vs Votebud

The clearest difference is monetization model: Votebud at free against Brick's paid. Votebud also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Brick's advantage is ratings volume (59K vs 8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Brick against 5.0 for Votebud. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brick has 59K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Brick ships an update every 4 days, Votebud fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brick | Votebud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-ditch-distractions/id6448794069/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/votebud/id6480202628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brick LLC (Wisconsin)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686383161) | [Sovtech Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242008544) |

## What reviewers say

### Brick

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

**Currently charting:** #80 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


### Votebud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/votebud/id6480202628)

This app simplifies engagement with democracy by providing tools to vote confidently, express opinions, and stay informed about political news and legislation. It helps users understand their ballot, align with candidates, and connect with elected officials.

**Highlights:** View personalized ballots, Match with candidates based on issues, One-touch polling on news and bills, Direct contact with elected officials, Curated, ad-free political news feed, AI-powered bill summaries

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brick free?

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

### Is Votebud free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brick or Votebud?

Votebud is rated higher. Brick averages 4.9 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Votebud averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Brick or Votebud have ads?

Neither Brick nor Votebud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brick or Votebud?

Brick ships an update every 4 days, and Votebud fortnightly. Most recently, Brick was updated on October 29, 2026 and Votebud on October 24, 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.*