Comparison

Brainrot vs Remote 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

Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Effortlessly control your smart TV with features like quick Wi-Fi connection, a responsive D-pad, touchpad, numpad, and easy keyboard input for seamless navigation and text entry.

Highlights
  • Quick Wi-Fi connection
  • D-pad, touchpad, and numpad controls
  • Easy keyboard text input
  • Works with popular Smart TVs
  • Automatic device detection
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful, all-in-one TV remote. Whether your original remote is lost, broken, or just out of reach, this app gives you full control of your smart TV in seconds—no setup stress, no clutter. [Features] - Quick and seamless connection: Connect to your Smart TV over Wi-Fi in just a few taps. The app automatically detects compatible devices on your network so you can start controlling instantly. - D-pad, touchpad, and numpad in one app: Switch channels, adjust volume, power your TV on/off. Easily navigate your TV menus with a clean, responsive interface designed for everyday use. - Keyboard input made easy: Typing on TV is painful - we fix that. Enter text directly from your phone to search shows, log in to apps, or browse the web on your TV. - Works with popular Smart TVs: Our app is compatible with a wide range of Smart TV brands, making it your go-to remote for multiple devices at home. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/soosky.co/tv-remote-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/soosky.co/tv-remote-terms/

Screenshots

Brainrot4 screens
Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Control at none against Brainrot's 16. Remote Control also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Brainrot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22K vs 14). On price, 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. Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainrot has 22K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, Remote Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Brainrot versus Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainrotRemote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22K ratings)4.7 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmolworks IncAI Powered App

Customer experience

Brainrot

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

Remote Control

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

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

Remote 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
None

Remote Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brainrot free?
Brainrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control free?
Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brainrot or Remote Control?
Remote Control is rated higher. Brainrot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Remote Control averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.
Do Brainrot or Remote Control have ads?
Remote Control shows ads; Brainrot does not.
Which is updated more often, Brainrot or Remote Control?
Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, and Remote Control monthly. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on October 15, 2026 and Remote Control on September 24, 2026.

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