Comparison

Brick vs HyperFocused

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

Head to head
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.

About

HyperFocused

Features
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Overwhelm can kick in when your projects have too many tasks. HyperFocused helps you organize those tasks and focus on just one at a time. Break down projects into sections, then into smaller, more manageable tasks. When you're ready to work, Hyper Focus helps by tuning out the project as a whole so you can focus only on the task at hand. Complete a task, move on to the next, and finally get projects done. With HyperFocused, you can: Break down large projects into manageable tasks Organize related tasks into sections Choose which task you want to start with Hyper Focus on one task at a time See your progress as you work through a project Plan everything. Focus on one thing.

Screenshots

Brick4 screens
HyperFocused4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brick at none against HyperFocused's 1. Brick also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#71 vs unranked). HyperFocused's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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. HyperFocused sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Brick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Brick versus HyperFocused: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrickHyperFocused
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (60K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings60K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#71 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrick LLC (Wisconsin)Michael Rodriguez

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

HyperFocused

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Brick

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HyperFocused

One-time1
  • HyperFocused Full Unlock$7.99

Questions

Is Brick free?
Brick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HyperFocused free?
HyperFocused is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brick or HyperFocused have ads?
HyperFocused shows ads; Brick does not.
Which is updated more often, Brick or HyperFocused?
Brick ships an update every 5 days, and HyperFocused every 5 days. Most recently, Brick was updated on November 10, 2026 and HyperFocused on November 6, 2026.

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