Comparison

Braino vs Step2Scroll

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

Head to head
About

Braino

Features
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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

About

Step2Scroll

Features
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Every step you take earns screen time. When the balance runs out, your chosen app(s) lock(s). Walk more to unlock them. Step2Scroll is the app blocker that makes your daily steps the currency for app access. No willpower. No timers to set. Just walk. How it works: - Walk -> earn seconds. Earn from 0.1s/step up to 1s/step (adjustable in settings). - Choose which apps to block (currently max one app in free version). Block for example social media to avoid doomscrolling. - When your balance hits zero, blocked apps are locked by iOS Screen Time automatically. - Spend your balance to unlock them for 5, 15 or 30 minutes. - When your unlock session expires, the app(s) are locked again. Tap "Lock Now" any time to lock early. - Track spending in activity tab. Step2Scroll never sends your data anywhere. Step counts come from Apple HealthKit and stay on your device. App blocking runs through Apple's own Screen Time API (Family Controls) - we never see which apps you choose or how you use them. Erase your device-stored data in settings. The app uses iCloud Key-Value Store to sync your daily unlock-time balance across your own devices. This data is stored in your personal iCloud account and is never accessed by us. Stop doomscrolling. Start walking. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Braino4 screens
Step2Scroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Step2Scroll at every 2 days against Braino's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

Both are free to download. Braino sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Step2Scroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Braino ships an update monthly, Step2Scroll every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Braino versus Step2Scroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainoStep2Scroll
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmytro ChirvaJona Elias Fengler

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Braino

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

Step2Scroll

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Braino free?
Braino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step2Scroll free?
Step2Scroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Braino or Step2Scroll have ads?
Neither Braino nor Step2Scroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Braino or Step2Scroll?
Braino ships an update monthly, and Step2Scroll every 2 days. Most recently, Braino was updated on September 30, 2026 and Step2Scroll on September 28, 2026.

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