Comparison

Blocus vs Brainrot

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

Head to head
About

Blocus

This app helps you break distraction habits and regain control of your time by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers various enforcement modes, from gentle nudges to strict, irreversible blocks, and allows unlocking distractions only after completing specific tasks or challenges.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Set daily limits and smart schedules
  • Extreme Mode for irreversible blocking
  • Unlock distractions via challenges or tasks
  • PIN Code Mode for external accountability
  • Integrates with system Screen Time
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Blocus – The Focus App That Actually Stops You From Cheating Blocus is a powerful focus and productivity app designed to help you break distraction habits and regain control of your time. Whether you need gentle nudges or absolute enforcement, Blocus adapts to your willpower — or replaces it when needed. Block distracting apps and websites using Blocklists or Allowlists, set daily limits, or automate focus with smart schedules. Blocus integrates seamlessly with Screen Time, ensuring reliable and system-level blocking you can trust. For moments when discipline isn't enough, Blocus offers strict enforcement modes: Extreme Mode A fully irreversible block. Once activated, it cannot be ended early — no tricks, no loopholes, no excuses. Challenges & Unlock Tasks Unlock distractions only after completing meaningful actions: • Steps or workout challenges • Push-ups, squats, planks • Pomodoro sessions • Sudoku or math challenges • Location-based unlocks PIN Code Mode A trusted friend receives a unique unlock code — so only someone else can free you. Perfect for real accountability. Advanced Control & Convenience • Smart schedules by time or day • Flexible or ultra-strict configurations Whether you're studying, working, training your focus, or fighting phone addiction — Blocus gives you the structure you need and the freedom you earn. Stop negotiating with distractions. Block them. Commit. Focus with Blocus. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.blocus-app.com/privacy

About

Brainrot

This app tracks your daily screen time and assigns a "Brain Score" that decreases as you exceed your set goal. It provides detailed breakdowns of app usage, phone pickup frequency, and notification counts to help you understand your digital habits. View historical data and receive smart notifications to stay mindful of your usage.

Highlights
  • Daily screen time goal setting
  • Dynamic "Brain Score" indicator
  • Detailed app usage breakdown
  • Phone pickup and notification tracking
  • Historical score calendar
  • Smart milestone notifications
  • Data stays on device
Features
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Less scrolling. More living. BrainRot helps you understand your screen time, set boundaries for distracting apps, and make room for what matters. Meet your brain, watch your habits take shape, and build a more intentional relationship with your phone. YOUR BRAIN SCORE, AT A GLANCE Start each day with a Brain Score of 100%. As your screen time grows relative to your daily goal, your score drops and your brain’s appearance changes. A simple, visual reminder to pause and check in with yourself. Add a Home Screen widget to see your Brain Score and Focus status without opening the app. YOUR APPS. YOUR LIMITS. Create your focus list and set individual time limits for the apps that pull you in. Choose your distractions, adjust your boundaries, and give yourself a reason to stop before another quick check becomes another hour. MAKE ROOM FOR FOCUS Start a Focus session and pause distracting apps while your brain takes a peaceful break. Follow your timer in a calming garden and see how much focus time you’ve made for yourself today. KNOW WHERE YOUR TIME GOES See your daily screen time in hours and minutes, explore your most-used apps, and spot patterns with clear charts and category breakdowns. Turn “I’m on my phone too much” into something you can actually understand. CHECK IN WITH YOUR HABITS Screen time is only part of the picture. Explore your pickups, notifications, and usage patterns to understand how often your phone interrupts your day. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Look back at your Brain Score history with a color-coded calendar. Notice better days, recognize recurring patterns, and keep working toward a routine that suits you. A NUDGE WHEN IT MATTERS Get score milestone alerts and morning and evening check-ins to help you stay aware of your habits. Manage notifications in Settings to choose what works for you. BUILT AROUND YOUR GOAL You decide your daily screen time goal. BrainRot gives you the feedback and tools to work toward it, one day at a time. SCREEN TIME STAYS PRIVATE BrainRot uses Apple’s Screen Time API to power your usage insights and app controls. Your Screen Time data is processed on your device, and no BrainRot account is required. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Unlock the full experience with BrainRot. • Monthly plan: $9.99/month • Yearly plan: $59.99/year No free trial is offered. Prices may vary by country or region; your local price is shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/brainrot-privacy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/brainrot-termofuse

Screenshots

Blocus4 screens
Brainrot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blocus at 4.5 against Brainrot's 2.0. Blocus also leads on ratings volume (226 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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. Blocus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Brainrot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blocus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocus has 226 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blocus ships an update every 3 days, Brainrot every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blocus versus Brainrot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlocusBrainrot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (226 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings226 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiyar DirikGal Linial

Customer experience

Blocus

All ratings226 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral18.2%
Negative72.7%

Brainrot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Blocus

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly plan$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Yearly plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • Unlock$0.99
  • Unlock$3.99
  • Unlock$8.99
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  • Unlock$17.99
  • Unlock$44.99
  • Unlock$89.99
4 purchases

Brainrot

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Annual$29.991 Year
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  • Annual Premium$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Blocus free?
Blocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brainrot free?
Brainrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blocus or Brainrot?
Blocus is rated higher. Blocus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Brainrot averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Blocus or Brainrot have ads?
Neither Blocus nor Brainrot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blocus or Brainrot?
Blocus ships an update every 3 days, and Brainrot every 11 days. Most recently, Blocus was updated on October 21, 2026 and Brainrot on October 28, 2026.

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