Reset vs Brain Rot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reset
This app helps you regain control of your digital life by earning screen time through healthy behaviors. It acts as a behavioral operating system, rewarding effort with access to your device and providing insights into your reward system.
- Earn screen time through effort
- Track daily dopamine balance
- Measure behavior's impact on reward system
- Dopamine Age comparison
- Recovery-based performance insights
- Real-time feedback on dopamine and unlocked minutes
- Pattern insights for focus drops
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Modern apps are engineered to hijack your dopamine. Reset helps you take it back. Reset is a subscription service. The features described below require an active Reset Premium subscription. Track your daily dopamine balance, earn your screen time through effort, and measure how your behavior shapes your reward system over time. Core Mechanic Start every day at zero. Healthy behaviors build dopamine. Dopamine unlocks intentional screen time. No restrictions. No guilt. Just a system. What Makes Reset Different Reset isn't a habit tracker. It's a behavioral operating system. You don't quit your phone. You earn it. Key Features (Reset Premium) Earn Your Screen Time Turn effort into access. Exercise, deep work, and recovery unlock intentional screen time. Dopamine Age See how balanced your reward system is compared to your actual age. Updated weekly based on real behavior. Recovery-Based Performance Sleep, consistency, and late-night usage affect how efficiently you earn. Real-Time Feedback Track your dopamine score and unlocked minutes throughout the day. Pattern Insights Understand when your focus drops and why. Who It's For Built for people who want to: • Improve focus • Reduce reactive scrolling • Build discipline without burnout • Operate at a higher level Closing Your brain adapts to what you reward. Reset it. — — — Subscription Details Reset Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. Pricing and available plans are shown in-app before purchase and may vary by region. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Brain Rot
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Your brain isn’t broken — it’s overloaded. Too much scrolling. Too many distractions. No structure. Brain Rot helps you take control again. WHAT IT DOES Brain Rot is a simple, focused habit system designed to help you stay consistent, reduce distractions, and build discipline. It removes the noise and gives you a clear system to track what actually matters. FEATURES Daily Habit Tracking Track the habits that matter most. No clutter, no unnecessary complexity. Distraction Awareness Stay aware of patterns like doomscrolling and late-night phone use. Clean, Minimal Design A distraction-free interface designed to keep you focused. Progress and Momentum Build consistency, track streaks, and reinforce discipline over time. WHY IT WORKS Most apps try to do everything. Brain Rot focuses on what actually moves your life forward. It is built for people who want to stop wasting time, improve focus, and build real habits that stick. SUBSCRIPTION Upgrade to unlock full access: Unlimited habit tracking Unlimited custom habits Full detailed analytics Complete access to all features Pricing: $3.99 per month $24.99 per year (save 48%) Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/brainrotapp/home Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Reset at every 3 days against Brain Rot's weekly. Brain Rot's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Reset sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Brain Rot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Reset ships an update every 3 days, Brain Rot weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reset | Brain Rot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (172 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 172 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 215 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Life Development LLC | Jacob Amis |
In-app purchases
Reset
- Premium Access$4.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Premium Access7 Days trial$12.991 Month
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- Premium Access2 variants$19.991 Year
- Premium Access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Yearly$29.991 Year
- Premium Access$49.991 Year
- Premium Access$59.991 Year
- Premium Access$69.991 Year
- Premium Access7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Premium Access3 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Premium Access$99.991 Year
Brain Rot
- Brain Rot Premium$3.991 Month
- Brain Rot Premium Yearly$24.991 Year









