Comparison

Ikimina vs Useless

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ikimina

Features
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Ikimina – Social Savings Made Simple Ikimina makes it easy to stay on top of your group savings contributions. Whether you are part of a traditional savings circle or a modern social group, Ikimina helps you track payments, know when you will receive your payout, and stay connected with your group’s progress. With Ikimina, you never have to worry about missing a contribution or forgetting when it is your turn to collect. The app is designed for members of savings groups to get clear, real-time updates, while the group admin manages everything securely on the web. Key Features Contribution reminders – Always know when your next payment is due. Payout tracking – See exactly when you will receive your lump sum. Transparent records – Stay informed about your group’s activity. Simple and secure – Just open the app to check your savings journey. How It Works A group of friends or colleagues forms a savings group. The admin sets up the contribution schedule on the Ikimina website. Members use the iOS app to view contributions and payout details. Ikimina is built to keep group saving simple, transparent, and stress-free—so you can focus on building financial security together.

About

Useless

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.

Highlights
  • 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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Your friends are better than any app blocker. 4+ hours a day. That's what the average person hands their phone. useLess helps you take it back. Set rules for the apps that distract you, like a daily time limit or a focus schedule. When a rule kicks in, the app blocks. The catch that makes it work: other apps run on your willpower. useLess runs on your friends. Reclaim 2+ hours every day. You try harder when your friends are watching. Other apps give you a snooze button. useLess is different. Instead of white-knuckling it alone, your friends hold you accountable. When you get blocked and want more time, you'll have to ask them. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set rules for the apps you overuse: daily limits, focus schedules, whatever fits your life. 2. When a rule kicks in, the app blocks. 3. Need more time? Snap a photo explaining why, and send it to your friends. 4. Every request lands on the Walk of Shame, so your friends see exactly what you are begging for. FEATURES Ask a friend for time: When you are blocked, send a photo explaining why you need more time. Your friends keep you honest, and on stricter rules they decide if you get it. Walk of Shame: Every request is visible to the friends you choose. Watch them beg for "just 5 more minutes" of TikTok, and let them watch you. Weekly leaderboards: Compete on streaks, focus hours, and time spent on the apps that hook you. Daily limits: Give each app a daily time budget that resets every morning. Focus schedules: Block a set of apps on a schedule, like work hours or bedtime. Hardcore mode: Lock yourself out for real. Some rules only get stricter, and turning them off takes a friend's approval, or a 24-hour wait. WHY IT WORKS Other blockers fold the second you push back. useLess puts real people in the loop. Cutting back stops feeling like a chore and starts feeling like a game. Real friends don't let friends doomscroll. WHAT PEOPLE SAY "Finally broke my 2-hour Instagram habit" - ThePampf "I've tried a bunch of screen time apps, but always found a way around them. This is the first app that actually works." - Marc "This was a life changer. My screen time has dropped by 5 hours." - N1coo PRICING useLess is free to start: set your rules, get blocked, and ask your friends to unlock you. The whole social loop is free. useLess Pro unlocks unlimited rules, Hardcore mode, the full leaderboard, and deeper stats. New users get a free 7-day trial. You can also earn free Pro: invite a friend and you both get a month free, and inviting 25 friends unlocks Pro for life. PRIVACY useLess uses Apple's Screen Time API. We never see which apps you use, what you view, or any personal content. Your screen time stays on your device. Only the requests you send are shared with the friends you choose. GET STARTED Download useLess. Add your friends. Set your rules. And finally get your time back. Stop scrolling. Start living. Questions or feedback? Reach us at https://dadama.app/ or email hello@dadama.app. Subscription: useLess Pro is an auto-renewing subscription with a free trial for new users. Cancel anytime in your Apple account settings. Privacy Policy: https://dadama.app/privacy Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ikimina4 screens
Useless4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ikimina at none against Useless's 15. Ikimina also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18). Useless's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Useless sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Ikimina asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ikimina ships an update every 2 months, Useless every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ikimina versus Useless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIkiminaUseless
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (287 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—35.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—287 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB131 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMarcellin NshimiyimanaDaDaMa Ug (haftungsbeschränkt)

In-app purchases

None

Ikimina

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Useless

Subscriptions13
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
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  • Monthly Sub7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Monthly1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$69.99
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Ikimina free?
Ikimina is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Useless free?
Useless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ikimina or Useless have ads?
Neither Ikimina nor Useless shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ikimina or Useless?
Ikimina ships an update every 2 months, and Useless every 10 days. Most recently, Ikimina was updated on October 13, 2026 and Useless on October 18, 2026.

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