# Locked vs Brainrot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Locked at 100% against Brainrot's 18%. Locked also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Brainrot's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (23K vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Locked sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.

Locked holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainrot has 23K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Locked's written reviews are positive against 18% of Brainrot's.

Locked ships an update every 3 months, Brainrot every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locked | Brainrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locked-in/id6503163623/reviews)** | [4.5 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 17.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Locked Industries LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747210694) | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) |

## What reviewers say

### Locked

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locked-in/id6503163623)

This app helps users reduce phone usage and improve focus. It's designed for students and individuals struggling with phone addiction, encouraging them to engage more with the real world.

**Highlights:** Reduce phone usage, Improve focus, Screen time management, Study aid, Combat phone addiction

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Brainrot

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

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 Locked free?

Locked 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, Locked or Brainrot?

Locked is rated higher. Locked averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Brainrot averages 4.5 from 23K ratings.

### Do Locked or Brainrot have ads?

Neither Locked nor Brainrot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Locked or Brainrot?

Locked ships an update every 3 months, and Brainrot every 6 days. Most recently, Locked was updated on October 7, 2026 and Brainrot on October 22, 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.*