Comparison

Orient vs BrainSober

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

Head to head
About

Orient

This app guides users toward a healthier phone relationship through behavioral psychology and ACT principles. It offers interactive tools to interrupt unhealthy habits and build momentum towards personal goals, rather than just blocking apps.

Highlights
  • Interactive 'Stop Distraction' sequence
  • Build momentum with streaks
  • Cultivate self-awareness
  • Enhance impulse control
  • App blocking functionality
Features
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Orient helps you build a healthier relationship with your phone using behavioral psychology and ACT. Instead of relying on willpower or merely app blocking, you’ll learn to interrupt unhealthy habits and make choices that align with what matters most to you. What you get: - Interactive "Stop Distraction" sequence based on ACT (acceptance and commitment training) to help you eliminate distraction and go toward what truly matters to you. - Streaks that help you build momentum - App blocking that helps you cultivate self awareness & impulse control *All features described above require a subscription.* Terms of Use: https://theiliumgroup.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://theiliumgroup.net/privacy

About

BrainSober

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Less scrolling. More living. BrainSober Pro requires a paid, auto-renewing subscription. App protection, Focus Credits, intentional unlocks, and progress tracking require an active plan. Choose a weekly or annual plan in the app. Pricing and billing terms are shown before you confirm payment with Apple. No free trial is currently offered. MAKE REAL LIFE COUNT Walk, read, exercise, tidy, or focus. Complete offline activities to restore Brain Energy and earn Focus Credits. Spend 3 credits for a temporary 15-minute unlock when you choose to use your protected apps. SET YOUR OWN LIMITS Choose distracting apps privately using Apple Screen Time. Set a daily allowance, protected windows, and a protection style that fits your day. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Watch Brain Energy respond to selected-app use. Review your weekly attention score and completed offline resets with Brio, your brain companion. PRIVATE SCREEN TIME DATA No BrainSober account is required. Your selected-app tokens, protection plan, Brain Energy, Focus Credits, and detailed activity history stay on your device or in Apple's private App Group storage. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Payment is charged to your Apple account when you confirm the purchase. Privacy policy: https://brainsober.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Orient4 screens
BrainSober4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Orient at none against BrainSober's shown. BrainSober's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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. Orient sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and BrainSober sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orient ships an update weekly, BrainSober every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Orient versus BrainSober: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrientBrainSober
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe ilium group LLCFritz doebel

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Orient

Subscriptions2
  • Orient Monthly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Orient Yearly Plan7 Days trial$44.991 Year
3 purchases

BrainSober

Subscriptions3
  • BrainSober Pro Weekly$8.997 Days
  • BrainSober Rescue Annual$29.991 Year
  • BrainSober Pro Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Orient free?
Orient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainSober free?
BrainSober is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orient or BrainSober have ads?
BrainSober shows ads; Orient does not.
Which is updated more often, Orient or BrainSober?
Orient ships an update weekly, and BrainSober every 2 days. Most recently, Orient was updated on October 9, 2026 and BrainSober on October 7, 2026.

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