# Derot vs DetoxBrain

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DetoxBrain at 16 against Derot's 1. Derot's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Derot sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and DetoxBrain sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 Derot against 4.9 for DetoxBrain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DetoxBrain has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Derot ships an update every 4 days, DetoxBrain every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Derot | DetoxBrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derot-screen-time-control/id6784308174/reviews)** | [4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detoxbrain-screen-time-focus/id6791557269/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 100 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760383102) | [Duc Hoan Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688921271) |

## What reviewers say

### Derot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derot-screen-time-control/id6784308174)

This app helps you reclaim your time by blocking distracting applications and tracking your screen usage. It offers daily limits, a brain health score, and digital detox challenges to build better habits and improve focus.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Track screen time with analytics, Set daily usage limits, Brain health score, 7-day digital detox challenges, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Derot Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Derot Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Derot Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Derot Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Derot Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### DetoxBrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detoxbrain-screen-time-focus/id6791557269)

This app helps you regain control of your digital habits by blocking distracting applications and setting screen time limits. It offers focus sessions, detailed insights into your usage, and privacy-focused architecture that keeps your data on your device.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps with enforced system-level blocking, Set daily time and open-count limits per app, Recurring schedules for bedtime, work, and mornings, Timed sessions with growing delays before app access, Focus sessions for uninterrupted work or study, Detailed usage insights and streaks, Privacy-first architecture with data stored locally

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Derot free?

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

### Is DetoxBrain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Derot or DetoxBrain?

Derot is rated higher. Derot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DetoxBrain averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Derot or DetoxBrain have ads?

Neither Derot nor DetoxBrain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Derot or DetoxBrain?

Derot ships an update every 4 days, and DetoxBrain every 2 weeks. Most recently, Derot was updated on October 24, 2026 and DetoxBrain on October 24, 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.*