Ads Brainrot runs on Meta (Facebook / Instagram) and the App Store. Open a Meta card to see the ad copy and why it likely works.
Meta (Facebook / Instagram)
Active ads
~470#8 of 43 apps on Onbo Hub
FewerMore (up to ~6,000)
As of Oct 23, 2026 · Meta Ad Library · This is the number of ads, not ad spend.
Ad Strategy
Built around one line, "You already know you're on your phone too much. Now do something about it," with a large volume of ~1-minute talking-head videos. Most confront you with a Screen Time chart, then explain the app through a brain character that gets sicker the more you scroll.
Long-running ads
Running 30+ days. The longer an ad runs, the more likely it works.
Apple Ads (App Store)
No Apple Ads found in the EU (apps that only advertise in the US or elsewhere don't show up here).
Brainrot
FounderYoni Smolyar
Est. Max Revenue$30,000/mo
Onboarding Steps37
Meta Ads~470 active
Apple AdsNone in the EU
The founder started posting short videos with their face every day on Instagram from a position of zero influence, gradually building their authority. As a result, they accumulated over 180,000 followers and leveraged that influence to grow their app.
UX Highlights
An onboarding that conveys the importance of preventing Brain Rot, accompanied by a cute Brain icon. It emphasizes evidence by featuring logos from Oxford and Harvard.
Monetization
When you cancel payment, an 80% OFF offer will be displayed.
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