# How Long vs Brain Rot Control

The clearest difference is monetization model: How Long at free with in-app purchases against Brain Rot Control's subscription. How Long also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. How Long sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Brain Rot Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 5.0 for How Long against 5.0 for Brain Rot Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

How Long ships an update fortnightly, Brain Rot Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | How Long | Brain Rot Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-long-location-tracker/id6761937669/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-rot-control/id6771672583/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 9 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GDW Entertainment, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892156845) | [Sergey FONOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077345102) |

## What reviewers say

### How Long

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-long-location-tracker/id6761937669)

Automatically track time spent at important locations like the gym or office using geofencing and Wi-Fi. Set weekly goals, view detailed statistics, and receive smart suggestions for new places. Enjoy battery-friendly background tracking.

**Highlights:** Automatic location time tracking, Geofencing and Wi-Fi detection, Weekly goal setting and progress tracking, Detailed visit statistics, Smart place suggestions, Battery-friendly background operation, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| How Long Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### Brain Rot Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-rot-control/id6771672583)

This app introduces a pause before you open distracting applications, offering timed unlocks to help you regain focus. It provides personalized protection plans and recovery metrics to encourage healthier digital habits.

**Highlights:** Timed app unlocks, Screen Time shield, Deep Detox sessions, Customizable windows (bedtime, study), Brain Recovery score, Weekly recovery reports, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brain Rot Control Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Brain Rot Control Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Brain Rot Control Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is How Long free?

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

### Is Brain Rot Control free?

Brain Rot Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, How Long or Brain Rot Control?

How Long and Brain Rot Control are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do How Long or Brain Rot Control have ads?

Neither How Long nor Brain Rot Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, How Long or Brain Rot Control?

How Long ships an update fortnightly, and Brain Rot Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, How Long was updated on October 31, 2026 and Brain Rot Control on November 6, 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.*