# Brainbuddy vs Unchaind

The clearest difference is ads: Brainbuddy at none against Unchaind's shown. Brainbuddy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Unchaind's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 41%) and chart position (#86 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainbuddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Unchaind sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.7 for Brainbuddy against 4.8 for Unchaind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 45K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Brainbuddy's written reviews are positive against 58% of Unchaind's.

Brainbuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, Unchaind every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainbuddy | Unchaind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbuddy-quit-pmo/id726780077/reviews) | **[4.8 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unchaind-overcome-lust/id6741046019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26K | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **57.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#86** |
| Size | 112 MB | 384 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AppStudio Australia Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/570088679) | [Rocapine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755706866) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainbuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbuddy-quit-pmo/id726780077)

This app helps users break free from digital habits and addictive behaviors through a neuroscience-based approach. It offers educational programs, progress tracking, and community support to rewire the brain and improve self-control.

**Highlights:** Neuroscience-based habit rewiring program, 100-day evidence-based education, Progress tracking and daily checkups, Supportive community and accountability challenges, Content blocker and web filter, Personalized 'Life Tree' growth visualization

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $37.99 | per 3 months |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Course anxiety | $7.99 | one-time |
| Course selfcontrol | $7.99 | one-time |
| Course confidence | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for overcoming addiction
- 🚀 Effective accountability and tracking features
- 💡 Valuable community support
- 🌳 Motivating progress tracking (e.g., life tree)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., syncing issues, content blocker problems)
- 🚫 Limited free features
- 🤔 Lack of diversity and inclusivity in content

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent check-in tracking and streak resets
- Inability to delete or manage community posts
- Unreliable content blocker functionality

**Requested features**

- More meditation and relaxation content
- Improved social features and community interaction
- Customizable progress tracking and goal-setting
- Better integration with other devices (e.g., iPad, Mac)


### Unchaind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unchaind-overcome-lust/id6741046019)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #127 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app provides tools and support to help users overcome lust and build a life of purity. It offers accountability features, a personal AI companion for guidance, and faith-based strategies to stay on track. Celebrate progress and strengthen your relationship with God.

**Highlights:** Built-in accountability system, Daily check-ins and progress tracking, Personal AI chat companion, Milestone calendars, Scripture-backed guidance, Confidential journey tracking

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| MaxMonthly | $8.99 | per month |
| PRO Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| PRO Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| PRO Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO Subscription | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| PRO Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| PRO Subscription | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| PRO Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| PRO Subscription | $42.99 | per year |
| PRO Subscription | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| PRO Yearly Subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| PRO Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |
| PRO Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great service and messages
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid app, not free
- 💰 Paywall for accessing features
- 🙏 Monetizing spiritual freedom
- 🐛 Laggy panic button
- 🐛 Slow AI chatbot

**Reported bugs**

- Laggy panic button
- Slow AI chatbot
- Odd Bible verse formatting
- Lost progress and no way to log back in

**Requested features**

- Free access to basic features
- Option to choose specific Bible version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainbuddy free?

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

### Is Unchaind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brainbuddy or Unchaind?

Unchaind is rated higher. Brainbuddy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Unchaind averages 4.8 from 45K ratings.

### Do Brainbuddy or Unchaind have ads?

Unchaind shows ads; Brainbuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brainbuddy or Unchaind?

Brainbuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Unchaind every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brainbuddy was updated on November 1, 2026 and Unchaind on November 1, 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.*