# ScreenMindful vs Brain

The clearest difference is ads: ScreenMindful at none against Brain's shown. ScreenMindful also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Brain's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenMindful sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Brain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 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 — 5.0 for ScreenMindful against 5.0 for Brain. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ScreenMindful ships an update every 3 weeks, Brain every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenMindful | Brain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenmindful-digital-detox/id6738640576/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-flex/id6747996094/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [榕 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758517657) | [Heidi Green](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823794549) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenMindful

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenmindful-digital-detox/id6738640576)

This app helps you reduce mindless scrolling with gentle, game-like pauses. It uses CBT principles and mini-games to break dopamine loops, allowing you to make intentional choices about app usage. Track your progress and understand your digital triggers without guilt.

**Highlights:** Calming mini-games for app access, Emotion logging to understand triggers, CBT-powered AI coaching, ADHD-friendly interface, Kind analytics for progress tracking, Gentle friction to break scrolling habits

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime PRO | $59.99 | one-time |


### Brain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-flex/id6747996094)

Engage in a personal brain gym with fun mini-games designed to sharpen mental performance, improve focus, and aid memory. Track your progress and mood with self-measures, and target specific brain lobes for cognitive exercise. Ideal for daily mental workouts and rehabilitation support.

**Highlights:** Interactive games for focus and attention, Memory and processing speed improvement, Mood tracking with GAD-7 and PHQ-9, Targeted exercises for brain lobes, Personal progress tracking, Rehabilitation support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| Squeeze Your Brain | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenMindful free?

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

### Is Brain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScreenMindful or Brain?

ScreenMindful and Brain are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do ScreenMindful or Brain have ads?

Brain shows ads; ScreenMindful does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScreenMindful or Brain?

ScreenMindful ships an update every 3 weeks, and Brain every 5 months. Most recently, ScreenMindful was updated on October 26, 2026 and Brain on October 18, 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.*