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Useless - Screen Time Control

Useless - Screen Time Control

Friends limit your Screen Time

287 ratings
58 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 2, 2026
  • October 3, 2026

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DaDaMa Ug (haftungsbeschränkt)
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This app leverages social accountability to help users reduce screen time. Instead of relying solely on personal willpower, friends control access to apps when daily limits are reached, fostering a collaborative approach to digital well-being.

✓Friend accountability for app usage
✓Set daily app time limits
✓No snooze button on limits
✓Friends vote on time extension requests
✓Public 'Walk of Shame' for requests
✓Weekly leaderboards and progress tracking
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What's New in Useless

1.2.9

October 3, 2026

Invited by a friend? Your free month now waits on the Home screen with a countdown, plus a reminder before it expires. Small fixes.

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Nerviger Einstieg, unklare Kosten/ Nutzen/ Funktionen

Man wird gezwungen alles einzustellen und dann am Ende eine kostenlose Testphase zu starten die nicht abgelehnt werden kann und ohne zu tun des Users in einem Abo mit Kosten endet…. Ich verabscheue solch ein Vorgehen. Gebt mir die Chance vorher zu schauen mit welchen Funktionen ich zu welchen Kosten rechnen kann. N
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Prion23Prion23

Very innovative and effective screen time control

I love the social aspect of Useless. Having to request more time from your friends makes you question whether you actually need to unlock the app right now. It has cut my screen time significantly. In my friend group we call the collection of requests with our selfies the "wall of shame", which makes it way more fun than any other screen time app I know :) Bugs get fixed super quickly too.
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Zoenna:)Zoenna:)

Good

Good
Julian6161Julian6161

My review

This is the first app I’ve tried that was free and it actually blocks it doesn’t let u ignore it definitely a 10 out of 10
Jacob son of JacobJacob son of Jacob

Nur mit Abo wirklich nutzbar

Leider keine Einmalzahlung sondern nur ein Abo Modell.
BosslikepoliceBosslikepolice
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FAQ

What does Useless do?

Useless is a screen time control app that uses social pressure from friends to help you limit your phone usage. Instead of you controlling your limits, your friends do, making it harder to bypass your own rules and reclaim your time.

How do friends control my screen time?

When you hit your daily app limits, the app blocks access. If you need more time, you must ask your friends by recording a video or taking a photo explaining why. Your friends then vote to approve or deny your request.

Is Useless free to use?

Useless requires an active subscription to access all features. However, a free trial is available for new users, and inviting friends can also grant free access. All core features described are part of the subscription.

What kind of phone is compatible with Useless?

The app description mentions it uses Apple's Screen Time API, indicating it is designed for iOS devices. It is not specified if an Android version is available.

What are the benefits of using Useless?

The primary benefit is reclaiming significant amounts of daily screen time, with users reportedly reclaiming 2+ hours per day. It works by leveraging social accountability, which is presented as more effective than traditional app blockers that can be easily bypassed.