# Brick vs OpenAppLock

The clearest difference is monetization model: OpenAppLock at free against Brick's paid. OpenAppLock also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Brick's advantage is ratings volume (58K vs 6) and chart position (#82 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 OpenAppLock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brick has 58K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Brick's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpenAppLock's.

Brick ships an update every 5 days, OpenAppLock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brick | OpenAppLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-ditch-distractions/id6448794069/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openapplock/id6780259647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 78.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brick LLC (Wisconsin)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686383161) | [Brendan Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610821430) |

## What reviewers say

### Brick

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

**Currently charting:** #82 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


### OpenAppLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openapplock/id6780259647)

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking specific applications. You can set schedules, time limits, or open limits for apps, and even create custom rules to prevent unwanted usage.

**Highlights:** Block apps on a schedule, Set time or open limits, Preset and custom rules, Lock rule edits

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brick free?

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

### Is OpenAppLock free?

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

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

OpenAppLock is rated higher. Brick averages 4.9 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while OpenAppLock averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Brick or OpenAppLock have ads?

Neither Brick nor OpenAppLock shows ads.

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

Brick ships an update every 5 days, and OpenAppLock weekly. Most recently, Brick was updated on October 18, 2026 and OpenAppLock on October 9, 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.*