Comparison

DoomFree vs BrainFree

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

Head to head
About

DoomFree

This app helps you break free from addictive app usage by rewarding real-world habits with screen time. Earn coins for healthy actions like walking or reflecting, then use them to unlock your most time-consuming apps. Achieve a better balance with your phone.

Highlights
  • Lock addictive apps
  • Earn coins for real-world habits
  • Unlock screen time with coins
  • Focus companion with mood indicator
  • Daily streaks and rewards
  • Visual progress tracking
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Stop fighting doomscrolling with willpower. Use a system that puts you back in control. DoomFree blocks your most addictive apps until you earn screen time through real-world habits. Every healthy action gives you coins. Coins unlock the apps that usually steal your time. Healthy habits → Earn coins → Unlock apps Less scrolling. More balance. ——— How DoomFree Works 1. Lock your doomscrolling apps - Choose the apps that waste your time. 2. Complete simple real-life habits - Walk, step outside, reflect, eat a healthy meal, and more. 3. Earn coins for every habit - Each coin unlocks 1 minute of screen time. 4. Spend coins to access locked apps - No coins = no scrolling. The system naturally limits your scrolling without forcing strict bans. Maximum daily unlock: 100 minutes. ——— Meet Doomi Your focus companion. Doomi’s mood reflects your daily progress: Exhausted → Tired → Happy → Excited As you complete habits, Doomi gains energy and becomes more lively. The more you take care of yourself, the happier Doomi becomes. ——— Stay Motivated With Rewards Build consistency without pressure. • Daily streaks for completing habits • Unlock animated Doomi moments in your gallery • New app icons unlocked as your streak grows • Visual progress that makes improvement satisfying Even completing just one habit per day keeps your streak alive. ——— Designed to Break Doomscrolling DoomFree helps reduce: • Endless social media scrolling • Constant phone checking • Digital fatigue • Lack of focus • Screen time that spirals out of control Instead of forcing discipline, DoomFree builds balance into your phone usage. ——— Private by Design Your habits and activity stay on your device. No unnecessary data collection. ——— Built by someone who struggled with doomscrolling and reduced daily screen time from 5+ hours to under 2 hours. If you want a healthier relationship with your phone, DoomFree gives you a system that actually works. Download DoomFree today. DoomFree requires a subscription to access all features. Support: support@doomfree.app Terms: https://doomfree.app/terms-of-service Privacy: https://doomfree.app/privacy-policy

About

BrainFree

Regain control of your phone usage by blocking distracting apps and websites. Schedule focused work or personal time with customizable templates or build your own. Protect your attention and reclaim your day from endless scrolling.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Schedule focus time
  • Ready-made and custom schedules
  • App locking
  • Deep focus mode
  • Website blocking
  • App usage time limits
Features
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You pick up your phone to check one thing. An hour later, you’re still scrolling. The average person spends 7+ hours a day staring at their phone. That’s nearly half your waking life gone to scrolling, tapping, and swiping. BrainFree gives it back to you. Brain Rot stops the cycle. Block distracting apps and websites, schedule focus time, and start living your life again all in under 60 seconds. READY-MADE SCHEDULES OR BUILD YOUR OWN Don’t waste time figuring out what to block. Choose from built-in templates like Work, Study, Sleep, or Family Time: each designed for real life. Want something custom? Create your own schedule in seconds. Pick the apps and websites to block, set your hours, and BrainFree handles the rest. Every day. Automatically. APP LOCK See an app that wastes your time? Lock it. One tap. Done. App Lock is the fastest way to remove a distraction from your day. No settings to configure, no timers to set. Just tap, block, and move on with your life. DEEP FOCUS For the moments when you need zero distractions. Deep Focus blocks your most distracting apps and websites for a set period and you can’t undo it until the timer runs out. Perfect for exams, deadlines, or when you just need your brain back. TIME & DAILY + WEBSITE BLOCKER Most screen time apps only block apps. BrainFree blocks websites too across every session and schedule. Reddit, YouTube, news sites, whatever pulls you in. No loopholes. No switching to Safari to cheat. Your focus is fully protected. Limit your app usage by days, or just set how much time you can afford to use it. Links Terms of Service: https://brainfree.app/legal/terms/ Privacy: https://brainfree.app/legal/privacy/

Screenshots

DoomFree4 screens
BrainFree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BrainFree at 5.0 against DoomFree's 4.4. BrainFree also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). DoomFree's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. DoomFree sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and BrainFree sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BrainFree holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DoomFree has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DoomFree ships an update every 4 days, BrainFree every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DoomFree versus BrainFree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoomFreeBrainFree
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (16 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSin Ong CheaThe App, Inc.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DoomFree

Subscriptions4
  • DoomFree Pro (Weekly)$2.997 Days
  • DoomFree Pro (Yearly)$9.991 Year
  • DoomFree Pro (Yearly)$59.991 Year
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  • DoomFree Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
3 purchases

BrainFree

Subscriptions3
  • BrainFree Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • BrainFree Pro$7.991 Month
  • BrainFree Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is DoomFree free?
DoomFree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainFree free?
BrainFree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DoomFree or BrainFree?
BrainFree is rated higher. DoomFree averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while BrainFree averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do DoomFree or BrainFree have ads?
BrainFree shows ads; DoomFree does not.
Which is updated more often, DoomFree or BrainFree?
DoomFree ships an update every 4 days, and BrainFree every 6 weeks. Most recently, DoomFree was updated on October 24, 2026 and BrainFree on October 17, 2026.

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