# Brainrot vs Brain Rescue

The clearest difference is monetization model: Brain Rescue at free with in-app purchases against Brainrot's subscription. Brain Rescue also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Brainrot's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainrot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Brain Rescue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brain Rescue 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainrot | Brain Rescue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/brain-rescue-screen-time/id6807468821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 99 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smolworks Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807171666) | [春城 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501061855) |

## 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


### Brain Rescue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-rescue-screen-time/id6807468821)

This app helps you reduce excessive phone use by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers customizable limits and focus sessions, with a visual 'Brain Meter' to track your progress towards healthier digital habits. Designed with a focus on mindful choices rather than punishment.

**Highlights:** Block selected apps and websites, Set daily screen time budgets or schedules, Initiate focus sessions, Use mindful passes for necessary access, Track screen time and focus minutes, Visualize habit improvement with Nori's habitat

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual | $2.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainrot free?

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

### Is Brain Rescue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brainrot or Brain Rescue?

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

### Do Brainrot or Brain Rescue have ads?

Neither Brainrot nor Brain Rescue shows ads.

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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.*