OneLimit vs BrainPet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
OneLimit
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OneLimit - Child shows you exactly how much screen time you have left today. Your budget ring fills up as you use your iPhone, PS5, Switch, Xbox, or Windows PC. Green means plenty of time. Amber means slow down. Red means almost done. WHAT YOU CAN DO - See your budget ring: One clear circle shows how much time is left across all your devices. - Check your streak: Stay within your daily budget to keep your streak going. How many days in a row can you manage? - Ask for more time: Need a few extra minutes? Send a request to your parent right from the app. They will get a notification and can approve it instantly. - See your devices: Check which of your devices are online and how much time you have used on each one today. - Bedtime countdown: Know exactly when your devices will lock for the night. This app works with "OneLimit: Parental Controls". A parent must set up your account and link your devices before you can use it.
BrainPet
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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 BrainPetβs 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 Appleβs 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OneLimit at none against BrainPet's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. BrainPet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. OneLimit asks for nothing beyond the download.
OneLimit ships an update fortnightly, BrainPet every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OneLimit | BrainPet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 10 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rene Winkelmeyer | Minsik Chae |
In-app purchases
OneLimit
No in-app purchases
BrainPet
- 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
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- BrainPet 1 Year Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year









