# BrainMaxx vs BlockRot

The clearest difference is ads: BlockRot at none against BrainMaxx's shown. BlockRot also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). BrainMaxx's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 62%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BrainMaxx sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and BlockRot sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for BrainMaxx against 4.7 for BlockRot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 176 and 387 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of BrainMaxx's written reviews are positive against 62% of BlockRot's.

BrainMaxx ships an update weekly, BlockRot daily. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrainMaxx | BlockRot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainmaxx-screen-time-control/id6760669409/reviews)** | [4.7 (387 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockrot-screen-time-control/id6761429056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 176 | **387** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 62.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juan Vizoso Prado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868188557) | [Matthew Heester](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834464869) |

## What reviewers say

### BrainMaxx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainmaxx-screen-time-control/id6760669409)

This app helps you complete tasks and habits before you can access your phone's apps. Earn screen time by finishing your to-do list and keep a virtual pet happy with your progress. Build discipline and a healthier relationship with your device.

**Highlights:** Task and habit completion, App blocking, Earn screen time, Virtual pet companion, Progress tracking, Routine building

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $69.99 | per year |


### BlockRot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockrot-screen-time-control/id6761429056)

This app helps users break free from phone addiction and reclaim focus by rewarding healthy real-life habits with screen time. It uses a unique gem system and a virtual companion to motivate users to build discipline and reverse the effects of excessive digital consumption.

**Highlights:** Rot Gems system for earning screen time, Penguin companion for motivation, Photo-based task verification, 30+ healthy habit tasks, App blocking via Apple Screen Time, Private and secure by default

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrainMaxx free?

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

### Is BlockRot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BrainMaxx or BlockRot?

BrainMaxx is rated higher. BrainMaxx averages 4.8 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while BlockRot averages 4.7 from 387 ratings.

### Do BrainMaxx or BlockRot have ads?

BrainMaxx shows ads; BlockRot does not.

### Which is updated more often, BrainMaxx or BlockRot?

BrainMaxx ships an update weekly, and BlockRot daily. Most recently, BrainMaxx was updated on September 30, 2026 and BlockRot on September 30, 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.*