# Screenless vs Amba

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Amba at 100% against Screenless's 50%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screenless sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Amba sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screenless ships an update every 2 weeks, Amba every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screenless | Amba |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenless-screen-time-focus/id6738100496/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Maximillian Stabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779353472) | [Amba UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735500191) |

## What reviewers say

### Screenless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenless-screen-time-focus/id6738100496)

This app helps you regain control of your digital habits by blocking distracting applications and setting usage limits. It offers features like app time limits, opening restrictions, and scheduled blocking to foster focus and productivity.

**Highlights:** App usage time limits, App opening restrictions, Mindful app opening delays, Scheduled app blocking, Instant app blocking sessions, Screen time streak challenges, Deep focus mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan (Family) | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan (Family) | $56.99 | per year |
| Screenless Two Weeks | Free | one-time |
| Screenless Forever | $17.99 | one-time |
| Screenless Forever (Family) | $39.99 | one-time |


### Amba

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amba-mindful-screen-breaks/id6741873819)

This app helps you regain control over social media usage by creating a mindful pause before accessing apps. It uses a physical tag to unlock your chosen applications, breaking impulsive habits and fostering intentional use for increased focus and clarity.

**Highlights:** Physical tag for app access, Breaks impulsive app usage, Fosters intentional social media use, Increases focus and clarity, Easy NFC tag setup, Flexible session ending

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screenless free?

Screenless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Amba free?

Amba is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Screenless or Amba have ads?

Neither Screenless nor Amba shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screenless or Amba?

Screenless ships an update every 2 weeks, and Amba every 8 days. Most recently, Screenless was updated on October 3, 2026 and Amba on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*