# Screenguard vs Brainrot

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screenguard | Brainrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenguard-limit-screen-time/id6759247199/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-focus-and-screen-time/id6760294401/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magicbase Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/523366256) | [Gal Linial](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865425637) |

## What reviewers say

### Screenguard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenguard-limit-screen-time/id6759247199)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly (2-Week Free Trial) | $29.99 | per year |


### Brainrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-focus-and-screen-time/id6760294401)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*