# Friendly vs Brainrot

The clearest difference is rating: Brainrot at 4.5 against Friendly's 1.0. Brainrot also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 1) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). Friendly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainrot sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Friendly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Brainrot holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainrot has 22K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Friendly's written reviews are positive against 17% of Brainrot's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Friendly | Brainrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friendly-forget-me-nots/id6474574132/reviews) | **[4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **17.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#205** |
| Size | 1 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Troutman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664480056) | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) |

## What reviewers say

### Friendly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friendly-forget-me-nots/id6474574132)

This app helps busy individuals maintain friendships by setting contact goals and sending reminders. It notifies you when you haven't reached out to friends in a while, ensuring you stay connected.

**Highlights:** Set contact frequency goals, Receive outreach reminders, Track friend interactions, Nudges to stay connected

**In-app purchases:** none


### Brainrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972)

**Currently charting:** #205 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps and websites. Utilize a focus timer and smart schedules to improve productivity, sleep, and reduce screen time. A visual indicator provides a playful nudge to encourage mindful usage.

**Highlights:** App and website blocking, Focus timer, Smart scheduling, Mindful breaks, Usage insights

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (1 Week) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited (1 Week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Brainrot (Full Access) | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Brainrot (Full Access) | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $44.99 | per year |
| Brainrot Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reduces screen time
- 👍 Helpful for productivity
- 🥰 Great app
- 💯 Highly recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🙅‍♀️ No free version available
- 😤 Forced to pay to use

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on payment screen with no way out
- Requires re-entering info every time

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited features
- Free trial period


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Friendly free?

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

### Is Brainrot free?

Brainrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Friendly or Brainrot?

Brainrot is rated higher. Friendly averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Brainrot averages 4.5 from 22K ratings.

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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.*