Brick vs Bramble
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brick
This tool helps you build a more intentional relationship with your phone by adding physical friction to app usage. It allows you to block distracting apps and websites, create custom modes for different activities, and track your progress in reducing screen time.
- Physical device to block apps
- App and website blocking
- Customizable blocking modes
- Scheduled app blocking
- Focus timer
- Usage history tracking
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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.
Bramble
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Bramble turns scattered content ideas into a clear plan you can actually see. If you create for a living, the hard part is not making the content. It is keeping track of every idea, knowing what to post where, and staying a few steps ahead instead of scrambling the night before. Bramble gives your whole content process one calm home, from the first spark to posted. CAPTURE EVERY IDEA Ideas do not wait for you to be at your desk. Save them the moment they hit, sort them by content pillar, and keep a searchable idea bank so nothing slips away. SEE YOUR PLAN Map your ideas onto a content calendar and take in your week and month at a glance. Know exactly what is going out, on which platform, and when. MOVE WORK FORWARD Every piece flows through a simple pipeline: planned, to make, editing, ready, posted. You always know what needs your attention next. BATCH A MONTH IN ONE SITTING Sit down once and plan weeks ahead. Batch mode and focus mode help you work through ideas in a flow state instead of one stressful post at a time. REPURPOSE WITHOUT THE BUSYWORK Turn one long video or post into a cluster of smaller pieces for every platform, and get more from the work you already made. BUILT-IN TELEPROMPTER Read your script straight from your phone with an adjustable, auto-scrolling teleprompter. Made for talking-head videos and reels. ONE BRAND, OR MANY Keep a separate planner for each brand or client, each with its own pillars, platforms, and strategy. Switch between them in a tap. KEEP YOUR STRATEGY CLOSE Hold your brand voice, audience, goals, and content pillars in one place so every piece stays on message. Bramble syncs with the web app at brambleplans.com, so your plan is in your pocket on the go and ready when you sit down to work. FREE FOREVER Start free with one planner, three platforms, three content pillars, and two clusters. No trial countdown, no pressure. READY TO SCALE Unlock unlimited planners, platforms, pillars, and clusters when your content grows. Made by Kip Studio for creators who want to feel organized, not overwhelmed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Brick at #89 against Bramble's unranked. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Brick | Bramble |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (60K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 60K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #89 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brick LLC (Wisconsin) | Ruby Kruiniger |
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
Bramble
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Brick
No in-app purchases
Bramble
No in-app purchases









