# Brainrot vs Lock In

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lock In at 100% against Brainrot's 18%. Lock In also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Brainrot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22K vs 7). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Lock In sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock In 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 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Brainrot's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lock In's.

Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, Lock In daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainrot | Lock In |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-app-blocker/id6746732331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 126 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) | [Eli Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818182523) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Lock In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-app-blocker/id6746732331)

This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications during timed work sessions. Set durations, choose apps to block, and track your productive time and streaks. Ideal for building better digital habits and reducing screen time.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Set custom focus timers, Track productive hours, Visualize progress and streaks, Build better digital habits

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lock In Premium (No Ads) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainrot free?

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

### Is Lock In free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brainrot or Lock In?

Lock In is rated higher. Brainrot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Lock In averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Brainrot or Lock In have ads?

Lock In shows ads; Brainrot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brainrot or Lock In?

Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, and Lock In daily. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on October 20, 2026 and Lock In on October 14, 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.*