# Reduce Scrolling vs Brainrot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reduce Scrolling at 100% against Brainrot's 18%. Reduce Scrolling also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Brainrot's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reduce Scrolling sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year 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.

Reduce Scrolling holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainrot has 22K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Reduce Scrolling's written reviews are positive against 18% of Brainrot's.

Reduce Scrolling ships an update every 3 weeks, Brainrot every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reduce Scrolling | Brainrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reduce-scrolling-blockwise/id6630375265/reviews)** | [4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 17.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 80 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ko LiChung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067190356) | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) |

## What reviewers say

### Reduce Scrolling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reduce-scrolling-blockwise/id6630375265)

This app helps you regain control over your phone usage by introducing gentle "speed bumps" to encourage mindful app engagement. It offers customizable settings for different applications and schedules to help you reduce distractions and build better digital habits.

**Highlights:** Per-app control with customizable settings, Live Activity timer for remaining time, Recharge Time delays to prevent compulsive reopening, Smart Schedules for automatic app blocking, Streak tracking for habit momentum, 7-day free trial

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $22.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $89.99 | 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 Reduce Scrolling free?

Reduce Scrolling 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, Reduce Scrolling or Brainrot?

Reduce Scrolling is rated higher. Reduce Scrolling averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Brainrot averages 4.5 from 22K ratings.

### Do Reduce Scrolling or Brainrot have ads?

Neither Reduce Scrolling nor Brainrot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reduce Scrolling or Brainrot?

Reduce Scrolling ships an update every 3 weeks, and Brainrot every 6 days. Most recently, Reduce Scrolling was updated on October 9, 2026 and Brainrot on October 15, 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.*