# Brainrot vs Daybound

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Daybound at 100% against Brainrot's 17%. Daybound 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 6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 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 Daybound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Daybound 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 6, 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 Daybound's.

Brainrot ships an update every 5 days, Daybound every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainrot | Daybound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybound-block-apps-do-tasks/id6751446752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) | [Brandon Halloran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813758324) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainrot

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

**Currently charting:** #182 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


### Daybound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybound-block-apps-do-tasks/id6751446752)

This app helps you overcome procrastination by locking distracting applications until you complete assigned tasks. It uses AI-powered photo verification to confirm task completion, offering built-in and custom routines for accountability without timers or streaks.

**Highlights:** App locking until task completion, AI photo verification for task proof, Built-in routine templates, Custom routine creation, Privacy-focused data storage

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $35.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainrot free?

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

### Is Daybound free?

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

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

Daybound is rated higher. Brainrot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Daybound averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Brainrot or Daybound have ads?

Neither Brainrot nor Daybound shows ads.

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

Brainrot ships an update every 5 days, and Daybound every 4 weeks. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on September 27, 2026 and Daybound on July 18, 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.*