# Brainrot vs Brainrot

The clearest difference is rating: Brainrot at 4.5 against Brainrot's 2.0. Brainrot also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 1). Brainrot's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, 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 Brainrot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brainrot holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainrot has 23K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, Brainrot every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainrot | Brainrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-focus-and-screen-time/id6760294401/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 126 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) | [Gal Linial](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865425637) |

## 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


### Brainrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-focus-and-screen-time/id6760294401)

This app tracks your daily screen time and assigns a "Brain Score" that decreases as you exceed your set goal. It provides detailed breakdowns of app usage, phone pickup frequency, and notification counts to help you understand your digital habits. View historical data and receive smart notifications to stay mindful of your usage.

**Highlights:** Daily screen time goal setting, Dynamic "Brain Score" indicator, Detailed app usage breakdown, Phone pickup and notification tracking, Historical score calendar, Smart milestone notifications, Data stays on device

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainrot free?

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

### Is Brainrot free?

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

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

Brainrot is rated higher. Brainrot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Brainrot averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Brainrot or Brainrot have ads?

Neither Brainrot nor Brainrot shows ads.

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

Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, and Brainrot every 11 days. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on October 21, 2026 and Brainrot on October 12, 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.*