# Brainrot vs Delay

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Delay at 88% against Brainrot's 17%. Delay also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Brainrot's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 97). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainrot sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Delay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Delay holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainrot has 22K ratings behind it against 97, 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 88% of Delay's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainrot | Delay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews) | **[4.8 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delay-study-before-you-scroll/id6749641307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | 17.4% of reviews | **87.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 126 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) | [Yaseen Halabi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764769055) |

## 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


### Delay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delay-study-before-you-scroll/id6749641307)

This app helps users break phone addiction by interrupting mindless scrolling with challenges. It aims to stop the cycle of addictive app usage through strategic interventions.

**Highlights:** Challenge-based interventions, Dopamine delay, Stops mindless app opening, Breaks scrolling cycle, Fun and engaging

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delay - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Delay - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Delay - Family Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Delay - Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainrot free?

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

### Is Delay free?

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

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

Delay is rated higher. Brainrot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Delay averages 4.8 from 97 ratings.

### Do Brainrot or Delay have ads?

Neither Brainrot nor Delay shows ads.

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

Brainrot ships an update every 5 days, and Delay every 5 days. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on September 24, 2026 and Delay on September 24, 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.*