Screencat vs Brain Ripe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screencat
This app helps users break phone addiction and stop doomscrolling by "locking" distracting applications. Users earn coins by using the app, which can be spent to unlock apps or customize a virtual pet.
- Lock distracting apps
- Gamified unlocking process
- Earn coins for app usage
- Customize virtual pet
- Stop doomscrolling
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Are you addicted to your phone? Screencat is here to help! Screencat is a fun, simple, and super effective way to tame your phone addiction, and stop doomscrolling. Screencat lets you "lock" distracting apps and will force you to go through an unlocking process before you can use any apps you add. For every app you add to Screencat, you will earn coins. You can spend these coins to unlock apps, or buy stylish accessories for you cat! See our terms of service here - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Brain Ripe
This app helps you manage screen time and build healthier digital habits by blocking distracting applications. It features a mindful unlocking process with custom usage limits and automatic re-blocking. A gamified ranking system encourages sticking to your screen time goals, supported by detailed analytics.
- Block apps via Screen Time API
- Mindful unlocking process
- Set custom usage time per session
- Automatic re-blocking
- Daily ranking system
- Usage analytics
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Take control of screen time and build better digital habits with a powerful and intuitive app blocker. Block distracting apps using Apple’s Screen Time API. Select the apps to limit—once blocked, they stay inaccessible unless unlocked through a mindful process. When unlocking an app, set a custom usage time. After that time ends, the app is automatically re-blocked to help maintain focus and reduce distractions. Each unlocked session contributes to a ranking system that tracks how much time is spent on selected apps. At the end of the day, rankings adjust based on usage—creating a light, gamified incentive to stick to screen time goals. Track progress through a detailed analytics view, showing both individual app usage and a total overview of all selected apps. Gain insight into habits and make more informed decisions about daily screen time. Key Features: • Block apps via Apple’s Screen Time API • Mindful unlocking process • Set custom usage time per session • Automatic re-blocking after time expires • Daily ranking system based on usage • App-specific and overall usage analytics • Supports focus, habit-building, and digital wellness Ideal for anyone seeking to improve productivity, reduce distractions, and take back control of daily screen time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brain Ripe at none against Screencat's 3. Brain Ripe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). Screencat's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Screencat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Brain Ripe asks for nothing beyond the download.
Brain Ripe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Screencat ships an update every 2 days, Brain Ripe daily. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Screencat | Brain Ripe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Screencat | Brain Ripe UG (haftungsbeschrankt) |
Customer experience
Screencat
Brain Ripe
In-app purchases
Screencat
- Screencat Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
- Screencat Pro Lifetime Special$24.99
- Screencat Pro Lifetime$39.99
Brain Ripe
No in-app purchases









