Comparison

Screenguard vs Brainrot

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

Head to head
About

Screenguard

This app helps you manage screen time by earning it back through real-life tasks. Instead of just blocking apps, it allows you to complete activities like exercising or studying to unlock distracting apps for a limited duration.

Highlights
  • Earn screen time by completing real-life tasks
  • Spend earned time to unlock distracting apps
  • Set custom unlock durations for apps
  • Track weekly progress and daily averages
  • Identify top distracting apps
  • Integrates with Apple's Screen Time tools
Features
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Earn screen time to save 2h+ each day. Screenguard is a fun, simple way to limit screen time by earning it back through real-life tasks. Before you open a distracting app, Screenguard helps you pause, choose how much time you actually need, and stay in control. Instead of just blocking apps, Screenguard lets you earn screen time by completing simple tasks like moving your body, going outside, studying, reading, and building a better routine. Less endless scrolling. More time doing things that actually make you feel good. How it works: Pick the apps you want to guard, then earn coins by completing tasks in real life. Spend coins to unlock distracting apps for a limited amount of time. Screenguard keeps you aware with timers, limits, unlocks, and progress tracking so you always know where your time is going. That’s it. Complete a task. Earn coins. Unlock apps with intention. What makes Screenguard different: Most screen time apps only block you after you’ve already wasted time. Screenguard gives you a better trade: earn screen time by doing something good first. • Earn coins by completing real-life tasks • Spend coins to unlock distracting apps • Choose how long you want to unlock apps for • Limit screen time without quitting your phone completely • Build healthier routines around focus, sleep, movement, and mornings • Track weekly progress, streaks, daily averages, and pickup trends • See your top distractors ranked by time spent • Use Apple’s Screen Time tools to guard the apps that pull you in most Private & safe: Screenguard uses Apple's Screen Time API. All monitoring and blocking happen entirely on your device. Your app usage data never leaves your phone. * Subscription required to unlock app features. Terms of Service: https://screenguard.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://screenguard.app/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

Screenguard4 screens
Brainrot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Screenguard at 4.6 against Brainrot's 2.0. Screenguard also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (28 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Screenguard sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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

Screenguard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screenguard has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screenguard ships an update every 6 days, Brainrot every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screenguard versus Brainrot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenguardBrainrot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (28 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagicbase IncGal Linial

Customer experience

Screenguard

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Brainrot

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

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Screenguard

Subscriptions7
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly (2-Week Free Trial)14 Days trial$29.991 Year
4 purchases

Brainrot

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Annual$29.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Annual Premium$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Screenguard free?
Screenguard 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, Screenguard or Brainrot?
Screenguard is rated higher. Screenguard averages 4.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Brainrot averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Screenguard or Brainrot have ads?
Neither Screenguard nor Brainrot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screenguard or Brainrot?
Screenguard ships an update every 6 days, and Brainrot every 11 days. Most recently, Screenguard was updated on October 24, 2026 and Brainrot on October 12, 2026.

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