# Screenbox vs Brio

The clearest difference is ads: Screenbox at none against Brio's shown. Brio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screenbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Brio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screenbox ships an update every 4 months, Brio every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screenbox | Brio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brio-focus-and-app-blocker/id6762135094/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 120 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FERRAN FERNANDEZ GARRIDO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875850761) | [Shaurya Goel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893074491) |

## What reviewers say

### Screenbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenbox/id6758933659)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screenbox Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Screenbox Premium | $11.99 | per year |


### Brio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brio-focus-and-app-blocker/id6762135094)

This app helps you break free from distracting apps by offering meaningful alternatives like reading, journaling, walking, or breathing exercises. Earn your way back to your phone by engaging in productive activities, improving your focus score and building positive habits.

**Highlights:** App and website blocking, Alternative activities (reading, journaling, walking, breathing), Focus Score tracking, Daily streaks and consistency tracking, Manual, scheduled, and daily limit blocks, Built-in classic books and journal, Guided breathing exercises

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Brio Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly (20% Off) | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screenbox free?

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

### Is Brio free?

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

### Do Screenbox or Brio have ads?

Brio shows ads; Screenbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screenbox or Brio?

Screenbox ships an update every 4 months, and Brio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Screenbox was updated on October 31, 2026 and Brio on October 31, 2026.

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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.*