# Intentional vs BrainSober

The clearest difference is ads: Intentional at none against BrainSober's shown. BrainSober's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intentional sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and BrainSober sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Intentional ships an update every 2 weeks, BrainSober every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intentional | BrainSober |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intentional-screen-time-ctrl/id6759545167/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Kneafsey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209887722) | [Fritz doebel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894016204) |

## What reviewers say

### Intentional

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intentional-screen-time-ctrl/id6759545167)

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by introducing a brief pause before opening distracting applications. Set time limits and lock apps automatically when your session ends, breaking autopilot behavior without relying on willpower.

**Highlights:** Brief pause before app opening, Set time limits for apps, Automatic app locking, Game mode during countdowns, Session reminders, Background enforcement, Distraction-free design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intentional Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


### BrainSober

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainsober/id6804400630)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BrainSober Pro Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| BrainSober Rescue Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| BrainSober Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intentional free?

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

### Is BrainSober free?

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

### Do Intentional or BrainSober have ads?

BrainSober shows ads; Intentional does not.

### Which is updated more often, Intentional or BrainSober?

Intentional ships an update every 2 weeks, and BrainSober every 2 days. Most recently, Intentional was updated on September 30, 2026 and BrainSober on October 7, 2026.

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