# Brainrot vs HolyScrolls

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HolyScrolls at 100% against Brainrot's 17%. HolyScrolls also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Brainrot's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, 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 HolyScrolls sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HolyScrolls 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Brainrot's written reviews are positive against 100% of HolyScrolls's.

Brainrot ships an update every 5 days, HolyScrolls every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainrot | HolyScrolls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holyscrolls-lock-in-prayer/id6747790548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) | [Jehovah-Nissi Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822909291) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### HolyScrolls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holyscrolls-lock-in-prayer/id6747790548)

This app helps you prioritize prayer and reduce screen time by blocking distracting apps. It encourages building a daily prayer habit and offers features to track progress and customize blocking schedules.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, 15-minute prayer to unlock apps, Track prayer progress, Customizable prayer intervals, App restriction by day, Privacy-focused data handling

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 2 Selahs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Selahs | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Selahs | $8.99 | one-time |
| 20 Selahs | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainrot free?

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

### Is HolyScrolls free?

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

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

HolyScrolls is rated higher. Brainrot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while HolyScrolls averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Brainrot or HolyScrolls have ads?

Neither Brainrot nor HolyScrolls shows ads.

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

Brainrot ships an update every 5 days, and HolyScrolls every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on September 26, 2026 and HolyScrolls on September 19, 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.*