# Brainrot vs Jared

The clearest difference is rating: Jared at 5.0 against Brainrot's 4.5. Brainrot's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainrot sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Jared sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jared 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, Jared monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainrot | Jared |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jared-connections-tracker/id6781370748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 128 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) | [Siddhartha Konda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859463203) |

## 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


### Jared

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jared-connections-tracker/id6781370748)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jared Pro — Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Jared Pro — Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Jared Pro — Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainrot free?

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

### Is Jared free?

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

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

Jared is rated higher. Brainrot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Jared averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Brainrot or Jared have ads?

Neither Brainrot nor Jared shows ads.

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

Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, and Jared monthly. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on October 25, 2026 and Jared on October 24, 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.*