# Brainrot vs ClearMind

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClearMind at 100% against Brainrot's 18%. ClearMind also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Brainrot's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 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 ClearMind sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ClearMind 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 4, 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 ClearMind's.

Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, ClearMind every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainrot | ClearMind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearmind-screen-time-control/id6759257992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 126 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) | [ALEXANDER JEAN STAVELEY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877692085) |

## 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


### ClearMind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearmind-screen-time-control/id6759257992)

This app allows you to design your device usage by selecting which applications you want to access. It helps you schedule focused time by blocking distractions, rather than scheduling distractions.

**Highlights:** Design app access, Schedule focused time, Block distractions, Track clarity time, Set break limits, Schedule app availability

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClearMind Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| ClearMind Premium | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainrot free?

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

### Is ClearMind free?

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

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

ClearMind is rated higher. Brainrot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while ClearMind averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Brainrot or ClearMind have ads?

Neither Brainrot nor ClearMind shows ads.

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

Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, and ClearMind every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on October 15, 2026 and ClearMind on October 2, 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.*