# Brainrot vs NoMo Screen Time

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoMo Screen Time at 100% against Brainrot's 17%. NoMo Screen Time also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 16). Brainrot's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

NoMo Screen Time 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 5, 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 NoMo Screen Time's.

Brainrot ships an update every 5 days, NoMo Screen Time every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainrot | NoMo Screen Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomo-screen-time/id6748623068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#205** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) | [Aswath Krishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826636546) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainrot

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

**Currently charting:** #205 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


### NoMo Screen Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomo-screen-time/id6748623068)

This app helps you reclaim your time and focus by playfully interrupting distracting app usage. Set daily or hourly goals and receive fun visual feedback as your screen time decreases. It encourages intention over strict restriction.

**Highlights:** App blocking and timers, Daily and hourly goals, Fun visual feedback, Usage-based mood changes, Focus on intention

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainrot free?

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

### Is NoMo Screen Time free?

NoMo Screen Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brainrot or NoMo Screen Time?

NoMo Screen Time is rated higher. Brainrot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while NoMo Screen Time averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Brainrot or NoMo Screen Time have ads?

Neither Brainrot nor NoMo Screen Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brainrot or NoMo Screen Time?

Brainrot ships an update every 5 days, and NoMo Screen Time every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on September 25, 2026 and NoMo Screen Time on June 7, 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.*