Comparison

Brainrot vs Story Keeper

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

Story Keeper

Features
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Remember what you said, who heard it, and every detail that matters. Story Keeper is a private organizer for keeping personal story cards in one calm, searchable place. It does not claim to detect lies; it helps you record and revisit your own information. KEEP EVERY DETAIL • Record what was said and who you told • Track who else knows • Add one of nine ready-made categories or create your own • Attach a private note and selected photos • Set one-time reminders with discreet notifications ORGANIZE YOUR WAY • Mark each card with an importance level from 1 to 5 • Find cards by search, category, person, importance, or date • See recent cards and upcoming reminders at a glance • Group cards by person • Archive cards and restore them whenever you need PRIVATE AND UNDER YOUR CONTROL • Cards are stored on your device • Optional iCloud sync keeps your data available on your Apple devices • Optional Face ID adds protection to the safe box • No account is required Story Keeper includes ads for free users. A one-time in-app purchase removes ads—no subscription. Privacy Policy: https://1drv.ms/w/c/741fb366a71f784f/IQDVsRz3wNFmRb-xjMlZYgNhAfhvwbzP6VIA0WFf1yZpyhM?e=HmhIGa Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Brainrot4 screens
Story Keeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Brainrot at none against Story Keeper's shown. Brainrot also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Story Keeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, Story Keeper monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Brainrot versus Story Keeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainrotStory Keeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (23K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings23K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmolworks IncAyhan Can Isidici

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

Story Keeper

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
1 purchases

Story Keeper

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.90

Questions

Is Brainrot free?
Brainrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Story Keeper free?
Story Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brainrot or Story Keeper have ads?
Story Keeper shows ads; Brainrot does not.
Which is updated more often, Brainrot or Story Keeper?
Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, and Story Keeper monthly. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on October 27, 2026 and Story Keeper on September 29, 2026.

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