Comparison

Libib vs Brick

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

Head to head
About

Libib

Easily catalog your books, movies, music, and games by scanning barcodes. Organize your personal library and manage your collection through a connected website, adding notes, ratings, and tags.

Highlights
  • Scan books, board games, movies, music, and video games
  • Barcode scanner
  • Tag, review, and rate items
  • Add notes to items
  • Publish your library online
  • Syncs with website
Features
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Libib is a small org and home library cataloging app that allows you to scan in your books, board games, movies, music and video games. Mobile app works in concert with Libib's website, where you can tag, review, rate, import, make notes and publish your library! Includes a built-in high quality barcode scanner! We are committed to your privacy: • We do not have advertisements • We do not sell or share your data

About

Brick

This app helps you regain focus by temporarily removing distracting applications and notifications from your phone. It uses NFC hardware to create distraction-free periods, allowing you to concentrate on important tasks or activities. Reconnect with your apps by simply tapping your device again.

Highlights
  • Temporarily remove distracting apps
  • Block notifications
  • Customize unblocked apps
  • Track usage history
  • NFC hardware integration
Features
Currently charting
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Brick is the world's first digital wellness tool designed to turn smartphones back into tools, helping people take back control of their time, attention, and technology. A small tool paired with a powerful app that temporarily removes distracting apps and their notifications from your iPhone, leaving only what you choose. In a world designed for constant distraction, Brick introduces a simple but powerful idea: friction. By requiring a physical tap to enable or disable distracting apps, Brick creates a deliberate pause between impulse and action - turning smartphones back into tools for what matters. HOW IT WORKS Choose which apps or websites to block: social media, games, news, streaming, or anything distracting Tap your iPhone to Brick to activate your chosen mode A focus timer starts automatically, tracking your distraction-free time Place Brick somewhere out of reach and go live your life When you're ready, tap again to regain access Not nearby? Activate Brick remotely in the app. You'll still need the physical Brick to unblock, keeping the commitment real. FEATURES Block any iPhone app (except the dialer, per Apple policy) and select Safari websites Create custom modes for different parts of your day: Work, Family, Sleep, Gym, Study, Focus, and more A built-in focus timer tracks how long you stay undistracted Strict Mode closes loopholes, preventing workarounds while you're in a session 5 Emergency Unbricks included for unexpected situations Usage history tracks your progress so you can see how your habits improve over time. No subscriptions and no monthly fees. Buy once, use forever DESIGNED FOR EVERY PART OF YOUR LIFE Parents use Brick to create device-free family time and build healthier habits around technology. Students rely on it during study sessions and exam prep when focus matters most. Professionals use it for deep work without the constant pull of notifications. Athletes keep it in the locker room to stay locked in before competition. Brick is also a thoughtful gift for anyone trying to build a healthier relationship with their screen habits, reduce anxiety from constant notifications, or simply spend less time scrolling and more time living. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING Featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN, The Economist, Fortune, Vogue, TechCrunch, CNET, Fast Company, The Washington Post, Business Insider, and The New Yorker. With over 35,000 five-star reviews, people describe Brick as the thing that finally helped them break free from screen addiction. Join a growing community choosing to take back their time and reclaim hours lost to technology. HSA & FSA ELIGIBLE Brick qualifies as an HSA and FSA eligible purchase through our partnership with Truemed. Use pre-tax health savings to invest in your digital wellness and mental health. WHAT'S INCLUDED Your purchase includes the physical Brick and full lifetime access to the companion app. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. No ads. Brick helps you take back your time, turn your phone back into a tool, and use technology the way it should be: with intention.

Screenshots

Libib4 screens
Brick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Libib at free against Brick's paid. Libib also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Brick's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (56K vs 1.2K). On price, review sentiment, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brick holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brick has 56K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Libib's written reviews are positive against 78% of Brick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Libib ships an update fortnightly, Brick every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Libib versus Brick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibibBrick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings)4.9 (56K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews78.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K56K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#78 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLibib, Inc.Brick LLC (Wisconsin)

Customer experience

Libib

All ratings1,168 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews494 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral11.9%
Negative14.2%

Brick

All ratings56,493 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.4%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews2,172 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative15.0%

User reviews

Libib

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for organizing personal libraries
  • 🚀 Efficient barcode scanning
  • 👍 Customizable collections
  • 👍 Generous free plan with high item limit

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent barcode recognition
  • 🔍 Limited search and sorting options
  • 👎 Lack of book cover display in list view
  • 👎 Inability to add custom cover images for manual entries
  • 👎 Frustrating to navigate when making edits

Brick

From 56K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great concept
  • 🚀 Helps reclaim time and attention
  • 🔒 Physical barrier prevents mindless usage
  • 💡 Customizable blocking/allowing modes
  • 🚀 Improves productivity and focus

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable app functionality
  • 🐛 Inconsistent app behavior after updates
  • 🐛 Difficulty setting up and configuring
  • 🐛 Limited number of apps that can be allowed

Bugs and requests

Libib

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes after adding multiple items
  • Deleted items not recoverable
  • Syncing issues between app and website versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to sort by author, series, or publication date
  • Option to view collections in grid/cover view
  • Functionality to mark books as read/unread
  • Integration with e-book/reading apps
  • Sharing/collaboration features for libraries

Brick

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when selecting apps to block/allow
  • Saved settings get deleted or reset unexpectedly
  • Inability to block certain apps like Safari
  • Bricked mode not working as expected after phone restart

Requested features

4 requests
  • Scheduled bricking/unbricking modes
  • Remote bricking option
  • Ability to block more than 50 apps
  • Improved app stability and reliability

In-app purchases

None

Libib

No in-app purchases

None

Brick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Libib free?
Libib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brick free?
Brick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Libib or Brick?
Brick is rated higher. Libib averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Brick averages 4.9 from 56K ratings.
Do Libib or Brick have ads?
Neither Libib nor Brick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Libib or Brick?
Libib ships an update fortnightly, and Brick every 5 days. Most recently, Libib was updated on October 11, 2026 and Brick on October 14, 2026.

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