# Brainrot vs Quizlock

The clearest difference is monetization model: Quizlock at free with in-app purchases against Brainrot's subscription. Quizlock also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 17%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Brainrot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22K vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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 Quizlock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quizlock 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 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Brainrot's written reviews are positive against 50% of Quizlock's.

Brainrot ships an update every 5 days, Quizlock every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainrot | Quizlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quizlock-learn-by-scrolling/id6795126818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) | [NERIUS ZARNAUSKAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684951062) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainrot

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

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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


### Quizlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quizlock-learn-by-scrolling/id6795126818)

This app blocks distracting apps by presenting learning questions. Earn scrolling time by answering correctly, with questions tailored to your chosen topics or imported documents. Spaced repetition helps retain information, and Pro unlocks unlimited features.

**Highlights:** App blocking with learning questions, Customizable learning topics, Import PDFs and documents for questions, Spaced repetition learning, Screen Time integration for real locks, Earned scrolling time, Pro version with unlimited features

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quizlock Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Quizlock Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Quizlock Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Quizlock Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainrot free?

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

### Is Quizlock free?

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

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

Quizlock is rated higher. Brainrot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Quizlock averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Brainrot or Quizlock have ads?

Quizlock shows ads; Brainrot does not.

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

Brainrot ships an update every 5 days, and Quizlock every 4 days. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on September 27, 2026 and Quizlock on September 23, 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.*