# Brainrot vs Rotcut

The clearest difference is rating: Rotcut at 5.0 against Brainrot's 2.0. Rotcut also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). Brainrot's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainrot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Rotcut sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rotcut holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Brainrot ships an update every 11 days, Rotcut every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainrot | Rotcut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainrot-focus-and-screen-time/id6760294401/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotcut-screen-time-control/id6763635004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 55 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gal Linial](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865425637) | [Justine Ladlad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895410941) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Rotcut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotcut-screen-time-control/id6763635004)

This app helps you break free from mindless scrolling by introducing friction and a reward system before you can access distracting apps. Complete focus tasks to earn unlock currency and spend it to access your chosen apps for a limited time, building healthier digital habits.

**Highlights:** App blocker using Apple Screen Time, Earn energy points for focus tasks, Push-up and step counter for energy, Focus timer and meditation timer, Daily streaks and progress tracking, Home screen widget for energy and streak

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RotCut Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| RotCut Pro - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| RotCut Pro - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| RotCut Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainrot free?

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

### Is Rotcut free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brainrot or Rotcut?

Rotcut is rated higher. Brainrot averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Rotcut averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Brainrot or Rotcut have ads?

Neither Brainrot nor Rotcut shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brainrot or Rotcut?

Brainrot ships an update every 11 days, and Rotcut every 4 days. Most recently, Brainrot was updated on October 12, 2026 and Rotcut on October 7, 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.*