# Brainrot vs Do First

The clearest difference is monetization model: Do First at freemium against Brainrot's subscription. Brainrot's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainrot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Do First sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Brainrot against 4.7 for Do First. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainrot has 23K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, Do First every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainrot | Do First |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-first-alarm-and-app-blocker/id6783573283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 17.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 99 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) | [chad vasquez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896282895) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainrot

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

This app helps you reclaim your day by controlling screen time and blocking distracting apps and websites. It features a focus timer and smart schedules to improve productivity and sleep. A visual nudge encourages you to put your phone down.

**Highlights:** App and website blocking, Focus timer, Smart scheduling, Mindful breaks, Usage insights, Visual distraction nudge

**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


### Do First

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-first-alarm-and-app-blocker/id6783573283)

This app helps you focus by locking distracting applications until you complete your daily tasks. Earn access to your apps by checking off your to-do list, building streaks for accountability.

**Highlights:** App blocking based on task completion, Customizable daily task lists, Streak building for accountability, Deadline locking mode, Private by default data handling, Pro features: Face ID, CSV export

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Do First Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Do First Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Do First Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainrot free?

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

### Is Do First free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brainrot or Do First?

Do First is rated higher. Brainrot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Do First averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Brainrot or Do First have ads?

Neither Brainrot nor Do First shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brainrot or Do First?

Brainrot ships an update every 6 days, and Do First every 5 days. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on November 10, 2026 and Do First on November 10, 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.*