Comparison

lockwork vs Braino

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

Head to head
About

lockwork

Features
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Lockwork is a study timer and app blocker for students who need their phone to stop negotiating. Start a study session, choose the distracting apps you want blocked, and stay locked in until the work is done. Then earn those apps back with quiz questions generated from your own notes, pasted text, or study material. Lockwork is built for exam prep, daily study routines, and students who need more than a timer to stay honest. What you can do in Lockwork: - Block distracting apps during a study session - Set a session length for focused study time - Unlock with time, quiz answers, or both - Turn notes into quiz-ready study material - Organize study material by subject - Track streaks, completed sessions, and time studied Why students use Lockwork: - It combines a study timer with real app blocking - It gives you a clear finish line for each session - It turns your own notes into quizzes for active recall - It helps you stay focused during exam prep instead of just planning to focus If you need a study app for exam prep, a focus timer that blocks apps, or a tougher way to protect your study sessions, Lockwork is built for you. Some features require Screen Time / Family Controls access on iPhone. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Full access to all features and the 66-day program requires a Victus subscription (Monthly/Yearly). Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew from your iTunes Account settings. Your iTunes Account will be charged for renewal when the purchase is confirmed. Privacy policy: https://www.getvictus.com/privacy Terms: https://www.getvictus.com/terms

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Braino

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Braino: Master Your Focus & End the Brainrot. STOP SCROLLING. START LIVING. Do you feel your attention span shrinking? Are you trapped in a loop of endless scrolling, losing hours to "brainrot" content? Your phone should be a tool for growth, not a source of digital addiction. MEET BRAINO β€” THE SMART SCREEN TIME FILTER. Unlike basic app blockers that you easily bypass, Braino introduces a Psychological Friction Layer. We don’t just block apps; we re-wire your dopamine response. WHY BRAINO IS DIFFERENT: 1. THE REWARD-BASED ACCESS (EARN YOUR TIME) Want to open social media? You have to earn it. Complete a quick biohacking quiz, solve a focus task, or finish a knowledge fact. Braino ensures that every minute of "fun" is preceded by a moment of "growth." 2. DEEP WORK & MONK MODE Activate a strict lock that turns your smartphone into a "dumb phone." No distractions, no notifications, no loopholes. Perfect for university students during exam revision or professionals in deep work sessions. 3. ANTI-DOOMSCROLL GUARD Our smart filter detects mindless scrolling patterns. When Braino senses you’re losing control, it intervenes with a "breathing pause" or a discipline check to bring you back to the present moment. FREE FEATURES (Get Started for Free): - Basic App Blocking: Set a focus limit for one distracting app of your choice. - Essential "No Limit" Zones: Keep your essential tools (Maps, Health, Phone) always accessible. - Daily Focus Stats: View your screen time for the last 24 hours. BRAINO PRO – UNLOCK FULL POTENTIAL (Paid Features): - Upgrade to Pro Access to break the dopamine loop once and for all: - Unlimited App Blocking: Restrict an unlimited number of distracting apps. - Advanced Unlock Challenges: Get full access to our library of biohacking quizzes, knowledge facts, and focus tasks required to "earn" your screen time. - Anti-Doomscroll Guard: Science-based interventions that detect mindless scrolling and trigger a discipline check. - Deep Analytics & History: Access lifetime statistics to track your willpower stamina and progress over time. - Smart Reminders: Personalized guidance from Braino to keep your focus on track throughout the day. SUBSCRIPTION INFO: Unlock full access to all features with a premium subscription. - Length: Weekly or Annual - Price: $5.99/week or $34.99/year LINKS: Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/policy-braino-app Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/terms-braino-app Support: chirvadev@gmail.com

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lockwork4 screens
Braino4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Braino at none against lockwork's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. lockwork sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Braino sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
lockwork versus Braino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterlockworkBraino
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Monthly
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYou Can Just Do Things LimitedDmytro Chirva

In-app purchases

2 purchases

lockwork

Subscriptions2
  • Lockwork Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Lockwork Pro Annual$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Braino

Subscriptions2
  • Brain Guard: Weekly Focus$5.997 Days
  • Brain Guard: Annual (Save 88%)$34.991 Year

Questions

Is lockwork free?
lockwork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Braino free?
Braino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do lockwork or Braino have ads?
lockwork shows ads; Braino does not.

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