Comparison

Brainrot vs Screen Time Control

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

Screen Time Control

Features
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Your phone is designed to keep you scrolling. Focus freezes out the apps that steal your time — so you can finally get it back. Block what distracts you, schedule your focus, and watch it grow. No willpower battles — Focus puts a wall between you and the endless scroll. FREEZE YOUR DISTRACTIONS - Block list — pick the apps that hijack your day and lock them out - Quick block — freeze a single app for a set time when you just need a break - Stay blocked until you're actually done — not one tap away from giving in SCHEDULES THAT FIT YOUR LIFE - Goal-based schedules — Study, Work, Detox, Night mode and more - Set a time range and the days to repeat — Focus blocks automatically - Ready-made ideas to start fast: Morning Reset, Deep Focus, Weekend Calm FOCUS TIMER - Start a focus session and stay locked in for deep work or study - Build the habit of single-tasking, one session at a time SEE YOUR PROGRESS - Track your screen time and pickups, every day - Keep your streak alive and watch your focus grow - Small wins that add up to hours back each week A CALMER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR PHONE Whether you want a full dopamine detox, fewer doomscrolling spirals, or just to put the phone down more — Focus helps you build the habit and keep it. Great for deep work, studying, and restless minds, including ADHD. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Focus uses Apple's Screen Time API. Your screen-time data and block lists stay on your device — they're never sold or shared. SUBSCRIPTION Focus PRO is available as a weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription, with a free trial on select plans. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. No commitment — cancel anytime. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10VNTk43u74-pNUhss_yCLyg492JE71ovaUUTHc0Txi8/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Brainrot4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

Brainrot and Screen Time Control are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Screen Time Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Brainrot versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainrotScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmolworks IncSKADEX GLOBAL LTD

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

Screen Time Control

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
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  • 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
3 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions3
  • Focus Pro: Stop Distractions3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pomodoro Focus Productivity$19.991 Month
  • Focus Timer: Block Apps7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Brainrot free?
Brainrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brainrot or Screen Time Control have ads?
Neither Brainrot nor Screen Time Control shows ads.

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