# Brainrot vs Monke

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monke at 59% against Brainrot's 18%. Monke also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Brainrot's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 2K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainrot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Monke sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monke holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainrot has 23K ratings behind it against 2K, 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 59% of Monke's.

Brainrot ships an update weekly, Monke every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainrot | Monke |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews) | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monke-habit-game/id6755640836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 17.7% of reviews | **59.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 99 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) | [MYLES NICHOLAS ROOT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839153380) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainrot

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

This app helps you reclaim your day by blocking distracting apps and websites. Utilize focus timers and smart schedules to improve productivity and sleep better. A visual nudge encourages you to put your phone down.

**Highlights:** Instant app and website blocking, Focus timer for deep work, Smart schedules for various times, Mindful breaks, Insights into distracting apps, Visual avatar decay nudge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (1 Week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| 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 |
| Brainrot (Full Access) | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $59.99 | 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


### Monke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monke-habit-game/id6755640836)

Transform daily habits into a fun, engaging game. Earn rewards by completing tasks and focus sessions to build and customize your own unique world. This app helps users stay consistent and motivated towards their goals.

**Highlights:** Gamified habit tracking, World customization with decorations, Unlockable characters, Focus timer with Live Activity, Statistics and progress tracking, Goal achievement motivation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monke Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monke Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Monke Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainrot free?

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

### Is Monke free?

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

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

Monke is rated higher. Brainrot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Monke averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

### Do Brainrot or Monke have ads?

Neither Brainrot nor Monke shows ads.

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

Brainrot ships an update weekly, and Monke every 10 days. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on November 9, 2026 and Monke on November 9, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*