Momento vs Brainlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Momento
Capture thoughts and ideas with a clean, distraction-free interface designed for mindfulness. Features include focus mode, a mindfulness timer, and thought tags for organization. Seamlessly sync notes across all your devices.
- Minimalist Design
- Focus Mode
- Mindfulness Timer
- Thought Tags
- Daily Prompts
- Seamless Sync
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Momento is a mindful note-taking app that helps you capture thoughts, ideas, and inspirations with a beautifully simple interface designed for mindfulness. Key Features: Minimalist Design: A clean, distraction-free interface that helps you focus on your thoughts and ideas. Focus Mode: Block out distractions and immerse yourself in the writing experience with our dedicated focus mode. Mindfulness Timer: Set timers for focused writing sessions to practice mindful note-taking. Thought Tags: Organize your notes with simple tags that help you find related thoughts later. Daily Prompts: Get inspiration with thoughtful prompts designed to spark creativity and reflection. Seamless Sync: Your notes are automatically synced across all your devices for easy access anywhere. How It Works: Download Momento: Get started by downloading Momento from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad. Capture Your Thoughts: Open the app and start capturing your thoughts, ideas, and inspirations in the moment. Practice Mindfulness: Use focus mode and the mindfulness timer to stay present while writing. Organize and Reflect: Your notes are automatically sorted by date so you can revisit them later for reflection and inspiration. What Testers Are Saying: "Momento has completely transformed how I take notes. The interface is so clean and thoughtfully designed, making it a joy to use daily." — Sarah J., Writer "The focus mode is incredible. I've never been able to concentrate on my thoughts so clearly before. Truly a mindful experience." — Michael T., Product Designer "As someone with ADHD, finding an app that helps me stay present while taking notes is rare. Momento does exactly that." — Alex R., Student "I've tried dozens of note-taking apps, but Momento stands out with its beautiful simplicity and mindfulness approach." — Jamie K., Meditation Coach Private Data Stays Private Momento collects zero personal information about you. Learn More: https://www.getmomento.app/privacy Terms of Use: Find our app's Terms of Use at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Start your mindful note-taking journey today. Available for iPhone and iPad.
Brainlock
This app locks distracting applications until you pass a brain-training test. Choose your difficulty to earn screen time and improve your memory, focus, and problem-solving skills. Track your progress and aim for higher ranks without relying on willpower.
- App locking with brain tests
- Multiple difficulty levels
- 18 brain games
- Brainpower Score tracking
- Progress stats
- Daily streaks
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Brainlock helps you quit scrolling using science: COMPARE WITH PEOPLE YOU KNOW Invite friends to a private leaderboard and see whose has the lowest screentime SOMETHING BETTER TO DO Brain games, exercise, languages, flashcards and business lessons, so the reflex to reach for your phone has somewhere to go. BUILT ON PUBLISHED RESEARCH Four mechanisms shown in peer-reviewed studies to reduce screen use: making apps harder to open, interrupting the reflex, offering a real alternative, and making someone else aware. Sources are cited in the app. Brainlock Premium Brainlock Premium is available through auto-renewable weekly and yearly subscriptions. Premium unlocks personalised goals, all productive scroll categories, app blocking, and advanced progress tracking. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account when your purchase is confirmed. Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://plbtk.com/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Brainlock at Free against Momento's $1.99. Brainlock also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Momento's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and device support 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
Brainlock is free to download; Momento costs $1.99 up front. Brainlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Momento asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Momento | Brainlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Woody Burgess | PLBTK Limited |
Customer experience
Momento
Brainlock
In-app purchases
Momento
No in-app purchases
Brainlock
- Brainlock Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
- Brainlock Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
- BrainLock Pro Yearly$49.991 Year









