# Friend Controls vs Brain Rot Control

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Friend Controls at 559 against Brain Rot Control's 2. Brain Rot Control's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Friend Controls sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Brain Rot Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brain Rot Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Friend Controls has 559 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Friend Controls ships an update every 8 days, Brain Rot Control every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Friend Controls | Brain Rot Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (559 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friend-controls-screen-time/id6651826679/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-rot-control/id6771672583/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **559** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 71 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Moazzami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552062516) | [Sergey FONOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077345102) |

## What reviewers say

### Friend Controls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friend-controls-screen-time/id6651826679)

This app helps you manage your screen time by setting daily limits for app usage. When you reach your limit, friends can approve or deny your requests for additional time, putting accountability in their hands.

**Highlights:** Set time limits for apps, Schedule app block-out times, Request extra screen time from friends, Approve or deny time requests with messages, Monitor screen time reduction

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |


### Brain Rot Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-rot-control/id6771672583)

Take back your phone with playful yet firm screen time controls. Block distracting apps and websites, set up focus routines, and track your brain health score as you disconnect. Features include customizable block profiles and schedules for various times of day.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and websites, Create custom block profiles, Schedule focus routines, Start detox sessions, Track brain health score, Home Screen widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brain Rot Control Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Brain Rot Control Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Brain Rot Control Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Friend Controls free?

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

### Is Brain Rot Control free?

Brain Rot Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Friend Controls or Brain Rot Control?

Brain Rot Control is rated higher. Friend Controls averages 4.7 out of 5 from 559 ratings, while Brain Rot Control averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Friend Controls or Brain Rot Control have ads?

Neither Friend Controls nor Brain Rot Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Friend Controls or Brain Rot Control?

Friend Controls ships an update every 8 days, and Brain Rot Control every 10 days. Most recently, Friend Controls was updated on September 26, 2026 and Brain Rot Control on September 10, 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.*