# Curiosity Quench vs Brainrot

The clearest difference is monetization model: Curiosity Quench at free with in-app purchases against Brainrot's subscription. Curiosity Quench also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 17%) and device support (3 vs 1). Brainrot's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 210) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Curiosity Quench sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Brainrot sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Curiosity Quench against 4.5 for Brainrot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainrot has 22K ratings behind it against 210, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Curiosity Quench's written reviews are positive against 17% of Brainrot's.

Curiosity Quench ships an update weekly, Brainrot every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Curiosity Quench | Brainrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curiosity-quench-scroll-less/id6477122088/reviews) | **[4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 210 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 17.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 130 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [jack ingram](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728562415) | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) |

## What reviewers say

### Curiosity Quench

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curiosity-quench-scroll-less/id6477122088)

This app helps you reduce endless scrolling and reclaim your time. It guides you to discover and act on your interests with personalized plans, curated content, and actionable steps. Spend less time on your phone and more time doing what you love.

**Highlights:** Discover interests, Save topics, Generate action plans, Curated videos and articles, Follow through with steps, Reduce screen time

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium 2 | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Premium | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| 10 Quench Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 99 Quench Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app, clean UI
- 👍 Really enjoyed using the app
- 👍 Beautiful UI
- 👍 Helps to focus on more meaningful aspects of life
- 👍 Absolutely love the idea and how it's so encouraging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Cool concept, but requires paid subscription
- 💰 a good portion of interests are locked behind a paywall
- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 💰 I can't go any further without some payment or use one feature for a day
- 💰 Constantly brings up the subscription page to try to get you to sign up

**Reported bugs**

- Honestly really cool app, but the swipe right just doesn't seem to work
- Mine keeps saying that it'll give me a credit every 20 hours but it isn't
- The custom video generation doesn't work
- When setting up the app, I scrolled for so long trying to find anything related to motorsports in general, and anything motorsport related I have to pay for
- It gets you stuck there and I couldn't tap the button or anything to get past and had to reload the app

**Requested features**

- Add skateboarding to the list of interests
- Add filters when generating a plan like a free filter or an at home filter or a filter for activities with friends


### Brainrot

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

**Currently charting:** #195 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 Curiosity Quench free?

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

### Is Brainrot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Curiosity Quench or Brainrot?

Brainrot is rated higher. Curiosity Quench averages 4.4 out of 5 from 210 ratings, while Brainrot averages 4.5 from 22K ratings.

### Do Curiosity Quench or Brainrot have ads?

Neither Curiosity Quench nor Brainrot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Curiosity Quench or Brainrot?

Curiosity Quench ships an update weekly, and Brainrot every 5 days. Most recently, Curiosity Quench was updated on August 20, 2026 and Brainrot on September 25, 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.*