# Intention vs BuroBrain

The clearest difference is monetization model: Intention at free with in-app purchases against BuroBrain's subscription. Intention also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 4). BuroBrain's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intention sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and BuroBrain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Intention against 5.0 for BuroBrain. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Intention ships an update every 2 weeks, BuroBrain every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intention | BuroBrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intention-screen-time-control/id6759113843/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burobrain/id6768369585/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 36 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CLV AI HOLDINGS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876945550) | [BuroBrain LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896565290) |

## What reviewers say

### Intention

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intention-screen-time-control/id6759113843)

This app introduces a "friction" barrier to prevent compulsive app usage. Instead of simple timers, it presents cognitive challenges that must be solved before accessing blocked applications, helping users regain focus and control over their screen time.

**Highlights:** Cognitive challenges (mental math, memory, word scramble, Stroop test), Customizable app blocking, Set unlock durations, Track screen time and progress, System-level blocking via Apple APIs, Privacy-focused design

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intention Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Intention Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |


### BuroBrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burobrain/id6768369585)

Transform paperwork into actionable insights. Scan, organize, and understand documents like letters and invoices with AI. Automatically detect deadlines and receive calendar reminders to stay on top of your tasks and reduce stress.

**Highlights:** Smart document scanning and OCR, AI summaries for documents, Automatic deadline detection, Calendar reminders for due dates, Status tracking for items, Structured folder organization, Private-first workflow

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BuroBrain Individual | $10.99 | per month |
| BuroBrain Family | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intention free?

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

### Is BuroBrain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Intention or BuroBrain?

Intention and BuroBrain are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Intention or BuroBrain have ads?

Intention shows ads; BuroBrain does not.

### Which is updated more often, Intention or BuroBrain?

Intention ships an update every 2 weeks, and BuroBrain every 3 weeks. Most recently, Intention was updated on September 27, 2026 and BuroBrain on October 8, 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.*