# Brainrot vs Focus Beast

The clearest difference is monetization model: Focus Beast at free with in-app purchases against Brainrot's subscription. Focus Beast also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 18%). Brainrot's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 18). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainrot sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Focus Beast sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 4.6 for Focus Beast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainrot has 23K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Brainrot's written reviews are positive against 50% of Focus Beast's.

Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, Focus Beast weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainrot | Focus Beast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews) | **[4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-beast-limit-screen-time/id6759287107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 126 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) | [Swiftmill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122489772) |

## 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


### Focus Beast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-beast-limit-screen-time/id6759287107)

Transform productivity into an adventure by setting focus timers and blocking distracting apps. Earn in-game rewards, upgrade tools, and compete with others while building focus habits for study, work, or personal growth.

**Highlights:** Focus timers and Pomodoro mode, Gamified rewards system (ore, coins), App and website blocking, Pickaxe upgrades and boosts, Guilds and leaderboards, Streak and achievement tracking

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Focus Beast Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainrot free?

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

### Is Focus Beast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brainrot or Focus Beast?

Focus Beast is rated higher. Brainrot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Focus Beast averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do Brainrot or Focus Beast have ads?

Neither Brainrot nor Focus Beast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brainrot or Focus Beast?

Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, and Focus Beast weekly. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on October 20, 2026 and Focus Beast on October 8, 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.*