Comparison

Nobrainrot vs Social app blocker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nobrainrot

This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting applications like social media and games. You can set custom schedules or use strict modes to prevent access until your session ends. An optional device can further enforce your focus goals.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Customizable block sessions
  • Scheduled blocking
  • Strict mode for no interruptions
  • Optional NFC device integration
  • Focus statistics and streaks
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Nobrainrot is a focus app blocker for people who open Instagram without deciding to. Pick the apps that eat your day, tap once, and they stay locked until your session ends. People who keep a mode running for two weeks or more get back 2h 13m a day on average (Nobrainrot in-app data). HOW IT WORKS Choose the apps to block: social media, short video, games, anything that pulls you in. Start a session with one tap or put it on a schedule. Open a blocked app and you get a quiet block screen instead of the feed. PICK HOW STRICT YOU WANT IT Easy: stop any time, or take a break of up to 15 minutes and come back. Hardcore: no way out until the timer ends. Not even the emergency unlock can end it. Shift: use the Shift device, a small NFC puck sold separately. Your apps stay blocked until you tap your iPhone on it. Leave it in another room and doomscrolling turns into a walk. The Shift device is optional. The app works on its own. SCHEDULES THAT RUN THEMSELVES Block social media every weekday from 10:30 to 19:30, before bed or during study time. Set it once. STRICT MODE While a block is running you can't change the mode or delete the app. Future you will try. This stops them. STATS AND STREAKS See how much time you shifted today, set a daily goal and keep your streak alive. Share your offline time as a card, not your feed. FREE AND PRO The free plan includes 3 modes and 1 schedule. Nobrainrot Pro lifts those limits and adds the allow list. Nobrainrot Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, billed monthly or yearly to your Apple ID. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of use: https://nobrainrot.com/pages/shift-app-terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://nobrainrot.com/pages/shift-app-privacy Built in Poland by a small team with one idea: your attention is yours. Join the resistance. Questions: contact@nobrainrot.com

About

Social app blocker

This app helps you manage screen time by connecting you with a trusted friend or family member. Set app limits, and your "Shepherd" approves any changes, providing accountability to help you stay focused.

Highlights
  • Social accountability with a "Shepherd"
  • Set daily time limits for apps and websites
  • Shepherd approves limit changes
  • Privacy-focused: Shepherd sees limits, not usage
  • User sets goals, Shepherd provides support
Features
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Shepherd is the first app blocker with built-in social accountability. You invite a trusted friend or family member to be your "Shepherd." They help you stick to the goals you set by locking your limits, making them impossible to change or delete without their approval. KEY FEATURES: SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY: Invite a Shepherd to lock your limits and keep you on track. POWERFUL BLOCKING: Set daily time limits for distracting apps and websites. PRIVACY-FOCUSED: Your Shepherd can see your limit settings (e.g., "Social Media - 1 Hour") but NEVER your specific app usage or browsing history. Your data is private. STAY IN CONTROL: You set the goals. Your Shepherd provides the support. HOW OUR SUBSCRIPTION WORKS: For Users: A Shepherd Premium subscription is required to set and manage your own screen time limits. For Shepherds: Being an accountability partner is 100% FREE. No subscription is needed to help a friend. Stop fighting the battle against distraction alone. Download Shepherd and reclaim your focus today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nobrainrot4 screens
Social app blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nobrainrot at 5.0 against Social app blocker's 2.7. Social app blocker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nobrainrot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Social app blocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nobrainrot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nobrainrot ships an update every 6 weeks, Social app blocker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Nobrainrot versus Social app blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNobrainrotSocial app blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWojciech FilipowiczMarcus Gunn

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nobrainrot

Subscriptions2
  • Nobrainrot Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Nobrainrot Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$89.991 Year
2 purchases

Social app blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Shepherd - Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Shepherd Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Nobrainrot free?
Nobrainrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Social app blocker free?
Social app blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nobrainrot or Social app blocker?
Nobrainrot is rated higher. Nobrainrot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Social app blocker averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Nobrainrot or Social app blocker have ads?
Neither Nobrainrot nor Social app blocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nobrainrot or Social app blocker?
Nobrainrot ships an update every 6 weeks, and Social app blocker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nobrainrot was updated on November 8, 2026 and Social app blocker on October 30, 2026.

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