Brainrot: Screen Time Control

Name: Brainrot: Screen Time Control
Rating: 4.5 (22032 reviews)
Author: Smolworks Inc

By: Smolworks Inc App

App Blocker & Focus Timer

Overview

Version:

2.0.8

Last updated: 2026-07-16

Features & Capabilities

Brainrot is a playful screen time control that blocks apps and sites, runs a focus timer for deep work, and nudges you to put the phone down with a decay avatar. Schedule smart blocks for bedtime, mornings, and meetings, and use mindful breaks to reset without guilt. Track insights to spot Brainrot blockers and reclaim hours for what matters.

Privacy-first on-device protection: Brainrot uses Apple’s Screen Time API; all monitoring and blocking run on your device. Your data stays on your phone. Note: All features described above require a subscription.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security Task Management

By:

Smolworks Inc

Rating:

4.50

(22,032) 295 new ratings

Version:

2.0.8 Last updated: 2026-07-16

Version code:

888277944

Creation date:

2025-05-20

Compatible devices:

Size:

121.94MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-19

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 11,354 ▲ 88

Other rankings

#9 in screen time keyword 17 #9 in screentime tracker keyword 5 ▲ 5#18 in self control keyword 43 #36 in screen keyword 88 ▼ 7#68 in website blocker keyword 65 ▲ 2

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Developed by:

Smolworks Inc

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainrot-screen-time-control/id6744338972

User Reviews

Reviews are mixed: some users find Brainrot motivates them to reduce screen time, but a majority criticize the paid-only model, lack of a free trial, and aggressive onboarding. Major recurring issues include counting all app usage rather than targeted apps, reliability bugs, data-privacy concerns, and disruptive paywall prompts that hinder first-time use.

Pros

Helps some users stay motivated to reduce their screen time.
For some users, the app feels engaging and enjoyable, with a cute/pleasant vibe that adds motivation.

Cons

Requires a paid subscription with no free trial, and a persistent paywall that many users find predatory or misleading.
Counts all screen time instead of only the designated Brainrot-monitored apps, making it hard to exclude specific apps (e.g., Maps) from counting.
Frequent bugs and reliability issues (misattribution of app usage, failure to block, freezes, and having to reinstall/recreate rules).
Privacy concerns due to collecting screentime data before access to the app and prompts to pay.
Onboarding and promotion flow feels aggressive (prolonged paywall prompts and discount loops) and can block initial use.

Recent reviews

The idea of this app is Fantastic but execution with having to pay to access just ruined the whole thing. I wanna use this to be focused on my college work but cannot cause I’m a broke college student. Why not make a good thing free when you know it will help? If there’s no option to not pay, why not just make it an obvious payment for purchase? Don’t download if you don’t have extra money to spend on subscriptions. Waste of space on your phone atp.

by Kk*****, 2026-09-05

if you want to use a single feature of this app you will have to sign up for a subscription service. I am sick and tired of apps pretending like they are free just to hide everything behind an overpriced paywall. it’s pathetic and disingenuous marketing. be better