Comparison

Adapto vs Braino

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Adapto

Take control of your phone usage with customizable time segments and instant focus modes. Block distracting apps, boost productivity, and reduce stress by establishing healthy digital habits for yourself or your family.

Highlights
  • Habit-driven daily time segments
  • Instant one-tap focus mode
  • Fine-grained control by app/category
  • Automation and Shortcuts support
  • Family and team collaboration
  • Monitor or block specified apps
Features
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Adapto - Adaptive Screen Time You don’t need more screen time rules. You need the right rules at the right time. Not every moment of your day is the same. Morning isn’t bedtime. School isn’t the weekend. Family time isn’t homework. Why should your screen time treat them the same? Yet that’s exactly how most screen time apps work. One set of rules. One schedule. All day long. Real life doesn’t work that way. That’s why we created Adaptive Screen Time. Adapto automatically adapts your screen time rules throughout your day, so your phone works with your life—not against it. -------------- Every moment deserves its own rules. Create routines for the moments that matter most. • Morning • School • Homework • Family Time • Bedtime • Weekends Or create routines that fit your own life. Every routine can have its own: • App Limits • App Blocking • Website Restrictions • Allowed Apps • Protection Settings When one routine ends, the next one begins automatically. No manual switching. No remembering schedules. No repeating the same settings every day. Just the right rules at the right time. -------- Built around your life. Most screen time apps start with one question: “What apps do you want to block?” Adapto starts with a different one: “What does your day look like?” Because screen time isn’t just about apps. It’s about your life. The apps you need during school aren’t the ones you need during family dinner. The rules that help you focus during homework aren’t the same rules you need on a relaxing weekend. Instead of forcing one set of rules to fit every moment, Adapto lets every moment have its own rules. That’s Adaptive Screen Time. ------------- Designed for healthier digital habits. Whether you’re creating healthier habits for yourself, setting better boundaries for your family, or helping your child build a balanced relationship with technology, Adapto adapts with your day—not against it. Because healthier screen time isn’t about blocking more apps. It’s about creating the right environment at the right moment. ------------- Welcome to Adaptive Screen Time. Technology shouldn’t force you to change your life. Technology should adapt to it. Welcome to Adapto. Read on https://apps.newbasoft.com/privacy-sts.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Braino

Features
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Braino: Master Your Focus & End the Brainrot. STOP SCROLLING. START LIVING. Do you feel your attention span shrinking? Are you trapped in a loop of endless scrolling, losing hours to "brainrot" content? Your phone should be a tool for growth, not a source of digital addiction. MEET BRAINO — THE SMART SCREEN TIME FILTER. Unlike basic app blockers that you easily bypass, Braino introduces a Psychological Friction Layer. We don’t just block apps; we re-wire your dopamine response. WHY BRAINO IS DIFFERENT: 1. THE REWARD-BASED ACCESS (EARN YOUR TIME) Want to open social media? You have to earn it. Complete a quick biohacking quiz, solve a focus task, or finish a knowledge fact. Braino ensures that every minute of "fun" is preceded by a moment of "growth." 2. DEEP WORK & MONK MODE Activate a strict lock that turns your smartphone into a "dumb phone." No distractions, no notifications, no loopholes. Perfect for university students during exam revision or professionals in deep work sessions. 3. ANTI-DOOMSCROLL GUARD Our smart filter detects mindless scrolling patterns. When Braino senses you’re losing control, it intervenes with a "breathing pause" or a discipline check to bring you back to the present moment. FREE FEATURES (Get Started for Free): - Basic App Blocking: Set a focus limit for one distracting app of your choice. - Essential "No Limit" Zones: Keep your essential tools (Maps, Health, Phone) always accessible. - Daily Focus Stats: View your screen time for the last 24 hours. BRAINO PRO – UNLOCK FULL POTENTIAL (Paid Features): - Upgrade to Pro Access to break the dopamine loop once and for all: - Unlimited App Blocking: Restrict an unlimited number of distracting apps. - Advanced Unlock Challenges: Get full access to our library of biohacking quizzes, knowledge facts, and focus tasks required to "earn" your screen time. - Anti-Doomscroll Guard: Science-based interventions that detect mindless scrolling and trigger a discipline check. - Deep Analytics & History: Access lifetime statistics to track your willpower stamina and progress over time. - Smart Reminders: Personalized guidance from Braino to keep your focus on track throughout the day. SUBSCRIPTION INFO: Unlock full access to all features with a premium subscription. - Length: Weekly or Annual - Price: $5.99/week or $34.99/year LINKS: Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/policy-braino-app Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/terms-braino-app Support: chirvadev@gmail.com

Screenshots

Adapto4 screens
Braino4 screens

Verdict

The call

Adapto and Braino are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Adapto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Braino sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Adapto ships an update every 5 weeks, Braino monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Adapto versus Braino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdaptoBraino
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer集军 孟Dmytro Chirva

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Adapto

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Quarterly Premium7 Days trial$2.393 Months
One-time1
  • Lifetime purchase$9.99
2 purchases

Braino

Subscriptions2
  • Brain Guard: Weekly Focus$5.997 Days
  • Brain Guard: Annual (Save 88%)$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Adapto free?
Adapto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Braino free?
Braino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Adapto or Braino have ads?
Neither Adapto nor Braino shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Adapto or Braino?
Adapto ships an update every 5 weeks, and Braino monthly. Most recently, Adapto was updated on November 8, 2026 and Braino on November 5, 2026.

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