Comparison

Brainrot vs ScreenEarn

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

Head to head
About

Brainrot

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
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Reclaim your day with Brainrot, a playful screen time control, app blocker, and focus coach. Pick the apps and sites to block, set schedules, and watch your cute brain avatar decay as you doom scroll. The visual nudge helps you put the phone down. Save about 2 hours per day, feel less distracted, sleep better, and get more done. What you get: - Instant blocking for apps and websites - Focus timer for deep work and Pomodoro - Smart schedules for bedtime, mornings, and meetings - Mindful breaks so you reset without the guilt - Clear insights to spot Brainrot apps fast ### PRIVATE & SECURE Brainrot uses Apple’s Screen Time API; all monitoring and blocking run *entirely* on your device. Your browsing data never leaves your phone. *All features described above require a subscription.* Terms of Service: https://thebrainrotapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://thebrainrotapp.com/privacy

About

ScreenEarn

This app helps parents manage children's screen time by linking it to chore completion. Kids earn rewards for completing tasks, fostering responsibility and reducing household conflicts. A single family plan covers all devices and children.

Highlights
  • Chore setup and time rewards
  • Automatic screen time earning
  • Optional photo verification
  • Real-time screen time tracking
  • App blocking
  • Weekly family reports
  • Offline functionality
Features
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ScreenEarn: Earn Your Screen Time Stop fighting over screen time. Start rewarding good behavior. ScreenEarn helps parents manage screen time by tying it to chores. Kids earn what they want. Parents get peace at home. IMPORTANT: ScreenEarn requires a subscription to access features. One single Family Plan covers all children and devices in your household. HOW IT WORKS: Set up chores (dishes, homework, room cleaning) Assign time rewards (15 min for making bed, 30 min for homework) Kids complete chores and earn screen time automatically FEATURES: Unlimited Chores & Kids: Included in your family subscription Real-time screen time tracking App blocking when time runs out WHY PARENTS LOVE SCREENEARN: • No more daily battles over phones/tablets • Kids learn responsibility & time management • Positive reinforcement (not punishment) • Simple, beautiful design • One clear price for the whole family WHY KIDS LOVE SCREENEARN: • Earn screen time instead of losing it • See exactly what's needed (no surprises) • Track progress in real-time • Feel in control SUBSCRIPTION & LEGAL: ScreenEarn requires a monthly or annual subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy-First: We don't read texts, emails, or track locations. ScreenEarn focuses on time management, not surveillance.

Screenshots

Brainrot4 screens
ScreenEarn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScreenEarn at 5.0 against Brainrot's 4.5. Brainrot's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Brainrot sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ScreenEarn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScreenEarn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainrot has 22K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, ScreenEarn every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Brainrot versus ScreenEarn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainrotScreenEarn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmolworks IncSaragadam Solutions Inc

Customer experience

Brainrot

All ratings22,334 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews2,022 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative75.9%

ScreenEarn

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Brainrot

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free version with limited features
  • Free trial period

ScreenEarn

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Brainrot

Subscriptions15
  • Unlimited (1 Month)$3.991 Month
  • Unlimited (1 Week)$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited (1 Week)$4.997 Days
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  • monthly$8.991 Month
  • Unlimited (1 Year)$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited (1 Year)3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited (1 Year)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited (1 Year)$19.991 Year
  • Brainrot (Full Access)$24.991 Year
  • Unlimited (1 Year)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited (1 Year)$29.991 Year
  • Brainrot (Full Access)$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited (1 Year)3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Brainrot Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited$49.991 Year
2 purchases

ScreenEarn

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly plan3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Brainrot free?
Brainrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScreenEarn free?
ScreenEarn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brainrot or ScreenEarn?
ScreenEarn is rated higher. Brainrot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while ScreenEarn averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Brainrot or ScreenEarn have ads?
Neither Brainrot nor ScreenEarn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brainrot or ScreenEarn?
Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, and ScreenEarn every 7 months. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on October 1, 2026 and ScreenEarn on September 30, 2026.

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