# ZenGate vs Brainrot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZenGate at 100% against Brainrot's 18%. ZenGate also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16). Brainrot's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (22K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainrot sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ZenGate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Brainrot holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainrot has 22K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of ZenGate's written reviews are positive against 18% of Brainrot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ZenGate ships an update every 5 days, Brainrot every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZenGate | Brainrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zengate-focus/id6743924318/reviews) | **[4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 17.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 20 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [24 Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805086478) | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) |

## What reviewers say

### ZenGate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zengate-focus/id6743924318)

This system helps you block distractions and enter deep focus with a physical card and app. Customize focus modes for different activities and create separation between work and rest.

**Highlights:** Activate focus modes with a tap, Block distracting apps, Silence notifications, Customize focus modes, Create work-life separation, Physical commitment device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Brainrot

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

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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 ZenGate free?

ZenGate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Brainrot free?

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

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

Brainrot is rated higher. ZenGate averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Brainrot averages 4.5 from 22K ratings.

### Do ZenGate or Brainrot have ads?

Neither ZenGate nor Brainrot shows ads.

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

ZenGate ships an update every 5 days, and Brainrot every 6 days. Most recently, ZenGate was updated on September 8, 2026 and Brainrot on September 28, 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.*