# Brainrot vs Tysh

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tysh at 100% against Brainrot's 18%. Tysh also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Brainrot's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainrot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tysh sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tysh holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainrot has 23K ratings behind it against 11, 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 Tysh's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainrot | Tysh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tysh-screen-time-and-focus/id6760617987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 17.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 96 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) | [Dmytro Malieiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885353616) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainrot

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

This app helps you regain control of your day by blocking distracting apps and websites. It features a focus timer and smart schedules to encourage deep work and better sleep, with a unique visual cue to prompt you to put your phone down.

**Highlights:** Instant app and website blocking, Focus timer for deep work, Smart scheduling for specific times, Mindful break reminders, Insights into distracting apps, Visual avatar decay for doom scrolling

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited (1 Week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| 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 |
| Brainrot (Full Access) | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited (1 Year) | $59.99 | 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


### Tysh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tysh-screen-time-and-focus/id6760617987)

Transform your iPhone into a mindful device with customizable widgets and app limits. Schedule focused work, communication windows, and rest periods to build healthier digital habits and regain control of your attention.

**Highlights:** Simplified Home Screen widget, Scheduled app and website blocks, Daily app open/time budgets, Communication app access windows, Focus sessions with rhythms, Goal-connected Challenge Blocks, Evening Wind Down routines

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tysh Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Tysh Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainrot free?

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

### Is Tysh free?

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

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

Tysh is rated higher. Brainrot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Tysh averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Brainrot or Tysh have ads?

Neither Brainrot nor Tysh shows ads.

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

Brainrot ships an update weekly, and Tysh weekly. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on November 5, 2026 and Tysh on November 5, 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.*