Comparison

Brainrot vs Halo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brainrot

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
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Reclaim your day with Brainrot, a playful screen time control, app blocker, and focus coach. Pick the apps and sites to block, set schedules, and watch your cute brain avatar decay as you doom scroll. The visual nudge helps you put the phone down. Save about 2 hours per day, feel less distracted, sleep better, and get more done. What you get: - Instant blocking for apps and websites - Focus timer for deep work and Pomodoro - Smart schedules for bedtime, mornings, and meetings - Mindful breaks so you reset without the guilt - Clear insights to spot Brainrot apps fast ### PRIVATE & SECURE Brainrot uses Apple’s Screen Time API; all monitoring and blocking run *entirely* on your device. Your browsing data never leaves your phone. *All features described above require a subscription.* Terms of Service: https://thebrainrotapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://thebrainrotapp.com/privacy

About

Halo

This app automatically limits distracting applications when you enter predefined locations like your desk or library. It helps you achieve focus for studying, deep work, or sleep without relying solely on willpower. Set up custom zones and track your progress towards healthier screen habits.

Highlights
  • Location-based focus zones
  • Automatic app blocking
  • Customizable screen time goals
  • Streak tracking for consistency
  • Preset focus modes (Study, Deep Work, Sleep)
  • Dark theme support
Features
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Halo helps you stay focused by turning places into focus zones. When you're in a zone like your desk, library, or bedroom, distracting apps are automatically limited. No willpower required. Just set it and forget it. HOW IT WORKS • FOCUS ZONES: Draw zones on a map (home, office, café, campus) and set when they’re active. Focus mode turns on when you’re there. • APP BLOCKING: Block social media, video, games, and other distracting apps—only in your zones. Uses Apple Screen Time, so you stay in control. • SCREEN TIME GOALS: Set daily limits and see how you’re doing. Your Halo level reflects your progress. • STREAKS: Build streaks with daily check-ins. Stay consistent and grow your streak over time. STUDY • DEEP WORK • SLEEP Use presets for Study, Deep Work, or Sleep—or create custom zones with your own rules. PERFECT FOR • Students studying at the library or at home • Workers doing deep work at the office • Anyone who wants healthier screen habits • People who struggle with phone distractions Dark theme. Simple setup. Your data stays on your device. Premium subscription required to unlock zone-based blocking, unlimited focus zones, screen time stats, focus streaks, and background enforcement. Free trial available; subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled and can be managed in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Brainrot4 screens
Halo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Halo at 100% against Brainrot's 18%. Halo 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 (23K vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brainrot sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Halo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Halo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainrot has 23K ratings behind it against 14, 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 100% of Halo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, Halo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Brainrot versus Halo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainrotHalo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (23K ratings)5.0 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmolworks IncHalo Labs LLC

Customer experience

Brainrot

All ratings22,721 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews2,061 reviews
Positive17.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative75.8%

Halo

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Brainrot

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Stuck on payment screen with no way out
  • Requires re-entering info every time

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free version with limited features
  • Free trial period

Halo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Brainrot

Subscriptions15
  • Unlimited (1 Month)$3.991 Month
  • Unlimited (1 Week)$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited (1 Week)$4.997 Days
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  • monthly$8.991 Month
  • Unlimited (1 Year)$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited (1 Year)3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited (1 Year)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited (1 Year)$19.991 Year
  • Brainrot (Full Access)$24.991 Year
  • Unlimited (1 Year)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited (1 Year)$29.991 Year
  • Brainrot (Full Access)$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited (1 Year)3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Brainrot Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Halo

Subscriptions2
  • Halo Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Halo Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Brainrot free?
Brainrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Halo free?
Halo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brainrot or Halo?
Halo is rated higher. Brainrot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Halo averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.
Do Brainrot or Halo have ads?
Neither Brainrot nor Halo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brainrot or Halo?
Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, and Halo every 9 days. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on October 21, 2026 and Halo on October 2, 2026.

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