brainrot FAQ

brainrot is free to download but requires a subscription to access all features. Subscription options include: Monthly subscription for $3.99, and yearly subscriptions ranging from $9.99 to $49.99 depending on the plan you choose. All tracking and blocking features require an active subscription.

brainrot uses Apple's Screen Time API for monitoring and blocking. All processing runs entirely on your device - no browsing data ever leaves your phone. We take privacy seriously and don't collect or store your personal usage data.

First, try the refresh button at the top of the help page - this resolves 99% of blocking issues.

If that doesn't work:

1. Turn it off and on again
   • Disable and re-enable rules in the rules tab
   • Close and reopen brainrot
   • Restart your device if needed
2. Remove iOS limits or downtimes
   • Remove any Screen Time limits from iOS or other apps
   • Then try step 1 again
3. Force quit background apps
   • Memory limitations can cause issues
   • Quitting background apps helps clear memory

Screen time data relies on Apple's Screen Time system, which can sometimes have delays. Certain calculations, like brain health, rely on estimated screen time which can deviate from actual screen time. We strive for high accuracy but cannot guarantee 100% accuracy due to system limitations.

Your health score is calculated based on your screen time compared to your set goal. Exceeding your daily goal lowers the score. Check the main view for a detailed breakdown of your usage and how it affects your brain health score.

You can adjust your daily screen time goal in the app's settings section. This allows you to set realistic targets based on your lifestyle and gradually reduce your screen time.

brainrot requires iOS 17.4 or later and is compatible with iPhone and iPad. It's optimized for all iPhone models and works seamlessly with Apple's Screen Time API.

Currently, brainrot is only available for iOS devices. We're exploring Android development - join our waitlist to be notified when an Android version becomes available.

brainrot can block any app or website on your device. You can create custom schedules and rules for different apps, set daily time allowances, and even block entire categories of apps or specific websites.

To report bugs or suggest features, visit https://brainrot.featurebase.app/ or email us at thebrainrotapp@gmail.com. We actively review all feedback to improve the app.

Data loading depends on Apple's Screen Time system. If you experience loading issues, try refreshing the page one or more times. This usually resolves any temporary data sync problems.

Yes, if you have a subscription, you can use brainrot on multiple iOS devices signed in with the same Apple ID. Your settings and rules will sync across devices.

You can cancel your subscription via your device Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions > brainrot > Cancel Subscription. The subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period.

brainrot uniquely gamifies screen time reduction with a visual brain avatar that deteriorates with excessive usage. This humorous yet effective approach helps 94% of our members feel less distracted, with users saving over an hour daily on average.

A screen time app like brainrot helps you become aware of your digital habits and take control of excessive phone usage. Many people don't realize they spend 4-7 hours daily on their phones. brainrot helps you reclaim that time for more meaningful activities, improving focus, productivity, and mental well-being.

Signs you might have brainrot include: compulsively checking your phone, feeling anxious without it, losing track of time while scrolling, difficulty focusing on tasks, and experiencing eye strain or disrupted sleep. If you find yourself mindlessly opening apps or spending hours on social media, brainrot (the app) can help cure your brainrot (the condition).

Brainrot is internet slang describing the mental fog and deterioration from excessive screen time and mindless scrolling. The brainrot app playfully embraces this concept, visualizing your digital health with a brain that literally rots from overuse. By gamifying the experience, brainrot turns reducing screen time into an engaging challenge.

While "brainrot" isn't a medical diagnosis, the effects of excessive screen time are real: decreased attention span, poor sleep quality, increased anxiety, and reduced productivity. The brainrot app addresses these genuine concerns by helping you monitor and control your digital consumption before it impacts your mental health.

The brainrot app cures digital brainrot through visual motivation and smart blocking. Your brain avatar reflects your usage habits - the more you use blocked apps, the more it deteriorates. This gamification, combined with customizable app blocking and usage tracking, helps you break the cycle of mindless scrolling and reclaim your focus.

Common brainrot symptoms include: inability to focus on tasks, constantly reaching for your phone, feeling overwhelmed by information, shortened attention span, disrupted sleep patterns, and anxiety when separated from devices. The brainrot app helps you recognize these patterns and take action to reverse them.

Yes! Digital brainrot is reversible. The brainrot app helps you gradually reduce screen time and rebuild healthy habits. Users report improved focus, better sleep, and increased productivity within weeks. Your brain avatar in the app visually heals as you reduce usage, providing motivation to continue your digital detox journey.

The brainrot app embraces internet culture by using the popular term "brainrot" - which describes the mental deterioration from excessive screen time. By naming the app after the problem it solves, brainrot creates a memorable, humorous approach to a serious issue, making digital wellness more approachable and less preachy.

While it varies by person, studies suggest over 4 hours of recreational screen time daily can lead to brainrot symptoms. The brainrot app helps you set personalized goals based on your lifestyle. Most users aim for 2-3 hours of recreational screen time, finding this balance maintains digital wellness without feeling restricted.

Absolutely. brainrot is particularly effective for social media addiction, allowing you to block or limit apps like TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. The visual brain deterioration provides immediate feedback on your usage, helping break the dopamine loop that keeps you scrolling. Many users report finally breaking free from social media brainrot.

The best cure for digital brainrot is awareness combined with action. The brainrot app provides both: visual awareness through your deteriorating brain avatar and action through customizable app blocking. Combined with healthy alternatives like exercise, reading, or socializing, brainrot helps you replace mindless scrolling with meaningful activities.

brainrot is free to download but requires a subscription to use. All features including app blocking, screen time tracking, and the brain health visualization require an active subscription. Many users find the investment pays for itself through increased productivity and the hours of time reclaimed from mindless scrolling.