Comparison

F2Unlock vs Braino

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

Head to head
About

F2Unlock

Features
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F2Unlock helps you manage distracting apps with daily time limits that lock them when time runs out. Choose how long you need an app before each unlock. If something urgent comes up, use temporary access; a focus session can also restore some usage time. Daily time limits β€” Set how long you can use selected apps each day. They lock when their time is up. One-tap app lock β€” Lock distracting apps right away when you want to step away. Choose before you unlock β€” Select a usage duration before each unlock, making every visit a deliberate choice. To-do reminders β€” Add personal to-dos with optional photos. Get a random reminder when you try to open a locked app, helping you remember what matters before deciding to continue. Optional temporary access β€” Get a short window to use a locked app when something urgent comes up. Focus to restore time β€” After reaching your daily limit, complete a focus session to regain part of your usage time. Terms of Use: 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 β€” 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

F2Unlock4 screens
Braino4 screens

Verdict

The call

F2Unlock and Braino are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. F2Unlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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

F2Unlock ships an update every 3 weeks, Braino monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
F2Unlock versus Braino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterF2UnlockBraino
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.417.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Zhiyue Jinwen Technology Co., Ltd.Dmytro Chirva

In-app purchases

3 purchases

F2Unlock

Subscriptions2
  • F2Unlock Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • F2Unlock Pro Yearly$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • F2Unlock Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

Braino

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

Questions

Is F2Unlock free?
F2Unlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Braino free?
Braino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do F2Unlock or Braino have ads?
Neither F2Unlock nor Braino shows ads.
Which is updated more often, F2Unlock or Braino?
F2Unlock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Braino monthly. Most recently, F2Unlock was updated on October 30, 2026 and Braino on November 5, 2026.

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