# Unplugged vs Brainrot

The clearest difference is monetization model: Unplugged at freemium against Brainrot's subscription. Unplugged also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Brainrot's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unplugged sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Brainrot sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unplugged holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainrot has 23K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Unplugged ships an update fortnightly, Brainrot every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unplugged | Brainrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplugged-limit-screen-time/id6742885800/reviews)** | [4.5 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 17.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 9 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rajinder Paul](https://appshunter.io/developer/999930458) | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) |

## What reviewers say

### Unplugged

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplugged-limit-screen-time/id6742885800)

Regain control of your device usage with tools designed to reduce distractions and enhance focus. Set custom blocking schedules, daily time limits, and choose difficulty levels to enforce discipline. Gain insights into your digital habits with comprehensive analytics.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps and websites, Customizable blocking schedules, Set daily app usage time limits, Enforce focus with difficulty levels, Detailed screen time analytics, Instant blocking with custom timers

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### Brainrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps and websites. Utilize a focus timer and smart schedules to improve productivity, sleep, and reduce screen time. A visual indicator provides a playful nudge to encourage mindful usage.

**Highlights:** App and website blocking, Focus timer, Smart scheduling, Mindful breaks, Usage insights

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (1 Week) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited (1 Week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Brainrot (Full Access) | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Brainrot (Full Access) | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $44.99 | per year |
| Brainrot Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reduces screen time
- 👍 Helpful for productivity
- 🥰 Great app
- 💯 Highly recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🙅‍♀️ No free version available
- 😤 Forced to pay to use

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on payment screen with no way out
- Requires re-entering info every time

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited features
- Free trial period


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unplugged free?

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

### Is Brainrot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Unplugged or Brainrot?

Unplugged is rated higher. Unplugged averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Brainrot averages 4.5 from 23K ratings.

### Do Unplugged or Brainrot have ads?

Neither Unplugged nor Brainrot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unplugged or Brainrot?

Unplugged ships an update fortnightly, and Brainrot every 6 days. Most recently, Unplugged was updated on October 10, 2026 and Brainrot on October 21, 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.*