Comparison

Brainrot vs LikeMax

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

LikeMax

This app uses AI to analyze your social media profile and provide recommendations for growth. It suggests specific changes to help you expand your online presence quickly and effectively.

Highlights
  • AI-driven profile analysis
  • Personalized growth suggestions
  • Quick social media expansion
  • Modern mobile interface
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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Likemax is a modern mobile app that uses AI technology to analyse your social media profile and suggest the best possible changes to help you grow your social media quickly. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Brainrot4 screens
LikeMax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: LikeMax at free with in-app purchases against Brainrot's subscription. LikeMax also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). Brainrot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22K vs 2). On price, update cadence 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 LikeMax sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LikeMax 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, LikeMax weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Brainrot versus LikeMax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainrotLikeMax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmolworks IncAman Kumar

Customer experience

Brainrot

All ratings22,334 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews2,042 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative75.8%

LikeMax

All ratings2 ratings
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

LikeMax

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
Show 12 more
  • 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
12 purchases

LikeMax

One-time12
  • 1200 Coins$0.39
  • 3800 Coins$1.29
  • 7500 Coins$2.09
Show 9 more
  • 100 Likes$4.99
  • 22300 Coins$6.29
  • 38000 Coins$10.49
  • 60000 Coins$16.90
  • 500 Likes$19.99
  • 80000 Coins$21.00
  • 123000 Coins$31.49
  • 1000 Likes$34.99
  • 250000 Coins$63.00

Questions

Is Brainrot free?
Brainrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LikeMax free?
LikeMax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brainrot or LikeMax?
LikeMax is rated higher. Brainrot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while LikeMax averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Brainrot or LikeMax have ads?
LikeMax shows ads; Brainrot does not.
Which is updated more often, Brainrot or LikeMax?
Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, and LikeMax weekly. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on October 14, 2026 and LikeMax on September 30, 2026.

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