Comparison

Brick vs Rum Runner

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

Head to head
About

Brick

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
Currently charting
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Brick is the world's first digital wellness tool designed to turn smartphones back into tools, helping people take back control of their time, attention, and technology. A small tool paired with a powerful app that temporarily removes distracting apps and their notifications from your iPhone, leaving only what you choose. In a world designed for constant distraction, Brick introduces a simple but powerful idea: friction. By requiring a physical tap to enable or disable distracting apps, Brick creates a deliberate pause between impulse and action - turning smartphones back into tools for what matters. HOW IT WORKS Choose which apps or websites to block: social media, games, news, streaming, or anything distracting Tap your iPhone to Brick to activate your chosen mode A focus timer starts automatically, tracking your distraction-free time Place Brick somewhere out of reach and go live your life When you're ready, tap again to regain access Not nearby? Activate Brick remotely in the app. You'll still need the physical Brick to unblock, keeping the commitment real. FEATURES Block any iPhone 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 A built-in focus timer tracks how long you stay undistracted Strict Mode closes loopholes, preventing workarounds while you're in a session 5 Emergency Unbricks included for unexpected situations Usage history tracks your progress so you can see how your habits improve over time. No subscriptions and no monthly fees. Buy once, use forever 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, Wall Street Journal, CNN, The Economist, Fortune, Vogue, TechCrunch, CNET, Fast Company, The Washington Post, Business Insider, and The New Yorker. With over 35,000 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 Brick qualifies as an HSA and FSA eligible purchase through our partnership with Truemed. Use pre-tax health savings to invest in your digital wellness and mental health. WHAT'S INCLUDED Your purchase includes the physical Brick and full lifetime access to the companion app. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. No ads. Brick helps you take back your time, turn your phone back into a tool, and use technology the way it should be: with intention.

About

Rum Runner

Features
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Rum Runner is a mobile-first field sales and market intelligence platform built to give commercial teams a complete view of their market. Designed for both on-premise and off-premise execution, Rum Runner enables users to capture account information, monitor menu and back bar presence, collect retail pricing, maintain CRM contact records, and analyze product performance over time. Key Features: • Account and visit management • CRM contact database with employee profiles • Menu share and back bar tracking • Retail pricing and competitor analysis • Product portfolio management • Historical reporting and visit tracking • Account grouping and performance measurement • Offline functionality for field use • Photo capture and documentation • Market intelligence and execution insights Rum Runner provides a centralized source of truth for commercial teams, helping improve visibility, execution, and decision-making.

Screenshots

Brick4 screens
Rum Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brick at every 5 days against Rum Runner's every 3 weeks. Brick also leads on chart position (#73 vs unranked). Rum Runner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brick ships an update every 5 days, Rum Runner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Brick versus Rum Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrickRum Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (58K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings58K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#73 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrick LLC (Wisconsin)Jalen Harvey

Bugs and requests

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

Rum Runner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Brick

No in-app purchases

None

Rum Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brick free?
Brick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rum Runner free?
Rum Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brick or Rum Runner have ads?
Neither Brick nor Rum Runner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brick or Rum Runner?
Brick ships an update every 5 days, and Rum Runner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Brick was updated on October 21, 2026 and Rum Runner on October 5, 2026.

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