# PhoneLess: Reduce Screen Time — Make Your Phone Less Addicting

> Social screen time tracker and app blocker for group accountability. (iPhone/iPad app by Daniel Martinez Suriol.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneless-reduce-screen-time/id6756626825 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daniel Martinez Suriol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861899644)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 184 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneless-reduce-screen-time/id6756626825/reviews.md

## What is PhoneLess?

PhoneLess helps you stop losing time to distracting apps by turning screen time into something harder to ignore: real app blocks, daily challenges, friends who keep you honest, and Poff, an optional NFC key that locks chosen apps until you physically tap it again. 

Most screen-time tools are easy to override when you are tired, bored or already scrolling. PhoneLess is built around commitment: choose what you want to protect, block the apps that pull you back in, and make progress visible every day. Free for you.

What you can do with PhoneLess:

- Block distracting apps and websites with Apple Screen Time permissions
- Start Focus Sessions when you need a clean work, study or sleep window
- Take on Deep Challenges that use real screen-time progress
- Join groups, compare progress and stay accountable with friends
- Build streaks, complete quests and earn daily rewards
- Track your screen time, Doom apps and focus habits from Home
- Customize Doomi and share progress with your profile
- Use widgets to keep your progress visible
- Use Poff, the optional physical NFC blocker, to make unlocking intentional

How Poff works:
Choose the apps you want to block. Tap your iPhone to your Poff to start. The apps stay blocked until you come back and tap the same Poff again. It turns app blocking into a physical action, so unlocking is no longer just another button inside your phone.

PhoneLess is for people who want more than a timer. It helps you build better digital boundaries, stay focused, reduce doomscrolling and make your phone feel useful again.

Some features require iOS Screen Time permissions. PhoneLess Pro unlocks advanced history, customization, challenge modes and group upgrades. Poff is an optional physical product sold separately where available.

Less doomscrolling. More living.
More "want to hang out?" Less "wait, why am I still on this app?"
Less phone. More life. Together.

Less life in here. More life out there.
Much love.

Terms of Use: https://phoneless.app/terms
Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://phoneless.app/privacy

## Key features

- Group screen time tracking
- App blocking with friend control
- Leaderboards for progress
- Accountability challenges
- Doom app tracking
- Daily screen time targets
- Group chat for support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhoneLess Pro Weekly | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| PhoneLess Pro Yearly | $76.99 | per year |
| PhoneLess Pro Yearly (Limited-Time) | $53.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneless-reduce-screen-time/id6756626825/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great way to decrease dumb scrolling

*2026-05-19*

Great to see a company using peer pressure and social infection for good

**Developer response:** That is one of the ideas! More will come soon...

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-05-13*

The app is very user friendly, clean and easy to use. The concept is great, what I really love is that it gives you the option to interact with friends in order to help you reduce your screen time, kinda like going to the gym with your friend and he helping you push a better performance.

**Developer response:** Thank You Samuel! Yes we started with this in mind but more will come soon...

### 5/5 — Great interface

*2026-05-11*

Love the app and the idea, it just needs more people to join

**Developer response:** Thank you Juju! We are growing little by little. Soon more people will join and get their time back.

## Frequently asked questions about PhoneLess

### Does PhoneLess have ads?

No, PhoneLess is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted focus experience.

### What devices does PhoneLess support?

PhoneLess is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible across Apple devices.

### How does PhoneLess help with accountability?

PhoneLess facilitates accountability through group challenges, shared progress tracking, and the ability to give friends control over unlocking distracting apps.

### Can I set limits on specific apps with PhoneLess?

Yes, you can set limits on specific apps like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and games as part of your group challenges.

### What is the age rating for PhoneLess?

PhoneLess has an age rating of 12+, indicating it is suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### How often is PhoneLess updated?

The latest version of PhoneLess was released on 2026-06-25, suggesting regular updates to improve functionality and user experience.

### Can I use PhoneLess by myself?

While PhoneLess is designed for group use, you can explore its features with the included sample group before inviting your own friends.

### What are 'doom apps' in PhoneLess?

'Doom apps' are personal apps you identify as time-wasters. PhoneLess tracks them separately, and a character named Doomy gets more doomed the more time you spend on them, visible to your group.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-08-31

PhoneLess 2.0 is a major update built around commitment, focus and accountability.

- A redesigned Home with screen-time progress, streaks, quests and group context
- Deep Challenges that use real screen-time progress
- Focus Sessions for work, study, sleep and offline time
- Quest Board, levels, daily gifts and rewards
- Community Events, member profiles and share cards
- Doomi customization, accessories and keepsakes
- Poff support: an optional NFC key that locks chosen apps until you physically tap it again
- New widgets, solo challenges, premium surfaces and onboarding improvements
- Many reliability updates across app blocking, translations, backend services and tests

### 1.1.4 — 2026-08-17

Improvements & Bug Fixes.

### 1.1.3 — 2026-07-22

Screen Time updates are now more reliable throughout the day!

### 1.1.2 — 2026-07-15

More reliable group notifications, smoother performance, and better stability. Tips, polls, and group challenges now arrive more consistently, along with several behind-the-scenes improvements.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-07-09

This update includes bug fixes, reliability improvements, and refinements to the screen-time tracking and blocking experience.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*