Comparison

Dawnce vs BrainPet

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

Head to head
About

Dawnce

This alarm app requires users to get out of bed and dance to turn it off. It uses motion detection to ensure genuine movement, preventing snoozing and promoting a natural wake-up process. Designed for heavy sleepers and anyone tired of hitting the snooze button.

Highlights
  • Dance to stop alarm
  • Smart motion detection
  • Loud, persistent alarms
  • Multiple alarms
  • Simple setup
  • Habit building
Features
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Stop snoozing. Start waking up. This isn’t your regular alarm clock. This is the alarm that forces you to move. To turn it off, you have to get out of bed and dance. No shortcuts. No lazy taps. Just real movement. Using real-time motion detection, the app tracks your body and only stops the alarm when you actually move enough. Walking to your phone won’t work. You have to wake up. Why it works: Your brain can ignore sound, but it can’t ignore movement. Once you start moving, you wake up naturally. Features: • Dance to stop alarm Get out of bed and move your body. The alarm only stops when real movement is detected. • Smart motion detection Tracks full-body movement, not just small gestures or steps. • Loud, persistent alarms Designed to wake you up even when you’re deep asleep. • Multiple alarms Set as many alarms as you need for your routine. • Simple and fast setup Create alarms in seconds with an intuitive interface. • Motivation that works Build a habit of waking up on time without snoozing. Perfect for: - Heavy sleepers - Students - Early risers - Anyone tired of snoozing Important: You need to allow camera access for motion detection. No video is recorded or stored. Everything runs on-device. Wake up with energy. Start your day moving. Terms of Use: https://dawnce.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://dawnce.app/privacy

About

BrainPet

Features
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BrainPet is a Screen Time coach that helps you understand why you open distracting apps and build better phone habits one moment at a time. Instead of simply blocking apps, BrainPet helps you create guard rules, record why you need extra time, and spot the patterns behind repeated app opens. Your BrainPet reflects your daily focus rhythm, making it easier to notice when your attention is drifting and choose a better next step. Use BrainPet to: - Create app and website guard rules with Apple Screen Time - Set schedules for bedtime, work, study, mornings, and weekends - Pause before opening distracting apps - Choose a reason when you need extra time - Review daily pattern insights about weak moments, repeated reasons, and problem apps - Track your BrainPet’s recovery as you protect your attention BrainPet is designed for people who do not want to delete apps, but still want more control over when and why they use them. PRIVATE BY DESIGN BrainPet uses Apple’s Screen Time API for app selection, shielding, and local usage reports. Screen Time data is processed on your device. We do not sell your data or use your private usage history for advertising. The core features of this app are available through a Pro Subscription. Terms of Service: https://buly.kr/AF2G3Mw Privacy Policy: https://buly.kr/8IxvGOA

Screenshots

Dawnce4 screens
BrainPet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BrainPet at none against Dawnce's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dawnce sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and BrainPet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dawnce ships an update every 6 days, BrainPet every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dawnce versus BrainPet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDawnceBrainPet
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASK AABERGEMinsik Chae

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Dawnce

Subscriptions5
  • English$0.991 Month
  • Dawnce Pro$2.991 Month
  • Dawnce$12.991 Year
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  • Split$19.991 Year
  • Dawnce3 Days trial$29.991 Year
4 purchases

BrainPet

Subscriptions4
  • BrainPet 1 Month Pro$6.991 Month
  • BrainPet 1 Year Pro Downsell$19.991 Year
  • BrainPet 1 Year Pro Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • BrainPet 1 Year Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Dawnce free?
Dawnce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainPet free?
BrainPet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dawnce or BrainPet have ads?
Dawnce shows ads; BrainPet does not.
Which is updated more often, Dawnce or BrainPet?
Dawnce ships an update every 6 days, and BrainPet every 10 days. Most recently, Dawnce was updated on September 24, 2026 and BrainPet on September 21, 2026.

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