# Brainrot vs TakeTime

Brainrot and TakeTime both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of TakeTime's written reviews are positive against 17% of Brainrot's. Brainrot's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 20) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, 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 TakeTime sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Brainrot against 4.5 for TakeTime. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainrot has 22K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Brainrot's written reviews are positive against 100% of TakeTime's.

Brainrot ships an update every 5 days, TakeTime fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainrot | TakeTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews) | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taketime-study-app-blocker/id6757314402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) | [Tenille Hyun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435451428) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainrot

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

**Currently charting:** #200 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


### TakeTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taketime-study-app-blocker/id6757314402)

This app helps you avoid distractions by requiring a brief learning activity before accessing blocked apps. You can create custom learning modules from PDFs and images, or use pre-made content to stay focused and productive.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Complete learning activities, Create custom study modules, Convert PDFs to learning content, Simple and fast UI, Designed for focus

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TakeTime Pro Weekly Discount | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TakeTime Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| TakeTime Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| TakeTime Pro Yearly Discount | $24.99 | per year |
| TakeTime Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 5 Upload Credits | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainrot free?

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

### Is TakeTime free?

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

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

Brainrot and TakeTime are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 22K and 20 ratings respectively.

### Do Brainrot or TakeTime have ads?

Neither Brainrot nor TakeTime shows ads.

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

Brainrot ships an update every 5 days, and TakeTime fortnightly. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on September 25, 2026 and TakeTime on September 9, 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.*