Comparison

OneLimit vs BrainPet

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

Head to head
About

OneLimit

Manage screen time across all your family's devices with a single, unified budget. Set daily limits, track usage in real-time, and receive notifications. Offers features like bonus time, emergency locks, and activity logs for comprehensive control.

Highlights
  • Unified screen time budget across devices
  • Real-time usage tracking
  • Budget ring visualizer
  • Request and grant bonus time
  • Emergency device lock
  • Activity logs and schedules
  • Cross-platform support
Features
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Your kid finishes their iPhone time, walks to the PS5, and starts a fresh clock. You set limits on three devices but manage none of them together. Sound familiar? OneLimit gives your family one daily screen time budget that counts down across every device - iPhone, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Windows PC. When time runs out on one, it runs out on all of them. No loopholes. HOW IT WORKS Set a daily budget for each child (say, 2 hours on weekdays, 3 on weekends). OneLimit tracks usage across all linked devices in near-real-time. On iOS your child sees a budget ring that fills up as they play and browse. When the budget is spent, every device locks. Simple. KEY FEATURES - Unified budget: One pool of time shared across iPhone, PS5, Switch, Xbox, and Windows. No more device-hopping. - Budget ring: A clear, color-coded gauge shows exactly how much time is left. Green, amber, red - your child always knows where they stand. - Streaks: Kids earn streaks for staying within their daily budget. Positive reinforcement, not just restriction. - Ask for more time: Your child can request extra minutes directly from their app. You approve or deny with one tap. - Emergency lock: Lock all devices instantly from the dashboard. One tap, no confirmation needed. Unlock when you are ready. - Bonus time: Grant +30 minutes with a single tap when plans change. - Activity log: See which devices were used, for how long, and when. No guesswork. - Schedules: Set weekday and weekend budgets, bedtime lockout windows, and per-device overrides. - Vacation mode: Relax the limits without deleting your settings. Toggle it on, toggle it off. - Bedtime countdown: Automatic lockout windows keep devices off at night. - Co-parenting ready: Designed for households where both parents need visibility. - Widget: Check each child's remaining budget from your iPhone home screen without opening the app. - Daily summary: A warm "good night" notification recaps the day. "Today was a 2h 14m day. Busiest: PS5." - Weekly email: A concise weekly report delivered to your inbox (optional). SUPPORTED PLATFORMS - iPhone / iPad - PlayStation 5 - Nintendo Switch - Xbox (Series X|S, One) - Windows PC PRIVACY FIRST OneLimit collects only what is necessary to track screen time budgets. We do not monitor content, read messages, track location, or store photos. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

OneLimit4 screens
BrainPet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: OneLimit at 3 against BrainPet's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. OneLimit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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

OneLimit ships an update every 9 days, BrainPet every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
OneLimit versus BrainPet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOneLimitBrainPet
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRene WinkelmeyerMinsik Chae

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OneLimit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual$24.991 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
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  • BrainPet 1 Year Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is OneLimit free?
OneLimit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainPet free?
BrainPet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OneLimit or BrainPet have ads?
Neither OneLimit nor BrainPet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OneLimit or BrainPet?
OneLimit ships an update every 9 days, and BrainPet every 10 days. Most recently, OneLimit was updated on October 6, 2026 and BrainPet on October 5, 2026.

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