Earned vs BrainWins
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Earned
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Every unlock begins with a commitment. Earned helps you break the scroll-first habit. Before you open the apps you love, you do something that matters — wash the dishes, read, work out, study — and only then earn a limited window of screen time. HOW IT WORKS 1. DECLARE A TASK Choose from dozens of built-in tasks across chores, wellness, learning, creativity, and more — or create your own with Earned Pro. 2. SET A TIMER Pick how long you'll focus. The timer cannot be paused or skipped. Your selected apps stay locked until time is up. 3. EARN YOUR APPS When the timer ends, you unlock a scroll window — screen time you've actually earned. When it's over, apps lock again until your next task. WHY EARNED IS DIFFERENT • Commitment-first — scrolling is the reward, not the default • No pause, no override — the timer runs until it's done • Real tasks, real streaks — build momentum day after day • Uses Apple's Screen Time APIs — locking happens on your device • Widgets & Live Activities — see your timer and progress at a glance FREE INCLUDES • Lock up to 3 apps • 1 app folder • Full task library • Streak tracking • Scroll window after each completed task EARNED PRO • Unlimited app locking • Unlimited app folders • Custom tasks & durations • Schedule tasks ahead of time • Full insights & streak history • Custom scroll window length PRIVACY Earned uses Apple's Screen Time and Family Controls frameworks to lock and unlock apps on your device. We do not sell your data. Screen Time usage data stays on your device. SUBSCRIPTIONS Earned Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://malachipatrick718.github.io/earned/privacy/
BrainWins
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Take back your time—and make every focused minute count. BrainWins is an app blocker, screen time control, and focus timer designed to help you stop doomscrolling without turning digital wellbeing into punishment. Create reusable Focus Modes for work, study, sleep, mornings, or any part of your day. Start a Focus Run whenever you need an immediate reset, or schedule your modes to protect time automatically. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS AND WEBSITES Choose the apps, categories, and websites that distract you using Apple’s private Screen Time picker. BrainWins receives private control tokens—not the names of the apps or websites you select. CREATE MODES FOR REAL LIFE Build separate modes for deep work, studying, bedtime, mornings, or a quick doomscroll reset. Choose the protection level that fits each situation and activate a mode whenever you need it. START A FOCUS RUN Need to focus right now? Start a timed Focus Run, block distractions, and protect the next stretch of your day. TURN FOCUS INTO PROGRESS Track protected minutes, Daily Wins, streaks, BrainScore, XP, and your journey through BrainDrive. BrainWins makes the time you reclaim visible—and gives you a reason to keep going. FOCUS TOGETHER Join friends, crews, challenges, leagues, and focus rooms. Community features include in-app reporting and blocking controls. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your selected app names, websites, Screen Time tokens, and raw per-app activity stay on your iPhone. A cloud account is optional for local blocking and required only for cloud-backed progress and community features. BUILT FOR • Reducing screen time • Blocking social media and distracting apps • Breaking doomscrolling habits • Deep work and productivity • Studying and Pomodoro-style sessions • Healthier morning and bedtime routines • Building better digital habits Beat brainrot. Build focus. Win your time back. BrainWins requires an auto-renewable subscription after onboarding. Current pricing and any eligible introductory offer are displayed before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://brainwins.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://brainwins.app/terms.html AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED AFTER ONBOARDING.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Earned at every 2 days against BrainWins's every 9 days. Earned also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Earned sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BrainWins sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Earned ships an update every 2 days, BrainWins every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Earned | BrainWins |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Malachi Patrick | Shawn Gilronan |
In-app purchases
Earned
- Earned Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Earned Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
BrainWins
- BrainWins Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month









