Comparison

Screenless vs Retila

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

Head to head
About

Screenless

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
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Reclaim Your Time. Reconnect with Life. Go Screenless. Tired of endless scrolling and feeling chained to your phone? Dumb Phone: Screenless empowers you to take back control of your digital habits and rediscover a life beyond the screen. This isn't about ditching your smartphone entirely – it's about making it a tool, not a master. We help you break free from digital distractions, fostering focus, productivity, and genuine connections in the real world. Imagine more time for hobbies, loved ones, and simply being present. How Screenless: Screen Time & Focus Transforms Your Digital Life: - App-Limit: Set healthy boundaries. Automatically block apps after a set usage time (e.g., limit social media to just 15 minutes a day!). - App-Locks: Break compulsive habits. Restrict how many times you can open an app (e.g., only open that distracting game 5 times a day). - Intervention: Create mindful pauses. Add a delay (e.g., 50 seconds) before you can open an app, giving you a moment to reconsider and choose wisely. - Schedules: Plan your focus. Block specific apps automatically during work, study, or family time – ensuring uninterrupted focus when it matters most. - Sessions: Go spontaneous screenless. Instantly block distracting apps for a custom period, perfect for quick focus bursts or real-world moments. - Screen Time Challenge: Build a winning streak! Stay below your chosen daily screen time goal and watch your streak grow, motivating you to maintain healthier habits. - Deep Focus Mode: Stay committed. Activate Deep Focus to prevent pausing or canceling any ongoing app blockers. When you need to concentrate, we've got your back. Dumb Phone: Screenless is more than just a blocker; it's your personal guide to digital well-being. Start your journey to a more intentional, focused, and fulfilling life today. Download now and embrace the power of being Screenless! CONTACT & SUPPORT Got questions or feedback? Email us at: support@screenlessapp.com LEGAL By using this app, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://www.screenlessapp.com/privacy-policy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Retila

Features
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Retila - Read It Later is an app to save and manage interesting links, webpages, and sites you encounter every day. The name is an acronym (sort of) of the words: read it later. Retila lets you save your links forever. Unlike other apps, there is no sign in required. The data is synced to your iCloud account. If you wish, you can also export and import the data via CSV file. You are the owner and always in control. The app also lets you import your list from 3rd party apps like Pocket (Rest in Peace). There is instruction in the app how to do it. Retila features: - Save links for later - Unlimited entry - No sign in required - iCloud Sync - Export and Import list via CSV - Share extension (insert links from other apps via share) - Powerful filtering and search - Tag management - Custom app icons. And many more features to come. The app is currently only available for iOS. Retila is made with love in Munich.

Screenshots

Screenless4 screens
Retila4 screens

Verdict

The call

Screenless and Retila are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Screenless sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Retila sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screenless ships an update every 2 weeks, Retila every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 14, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Screenless versus Retila: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenlessRetila
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximillian StabeMohammad Faisal Bin Ahmed

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Screenless

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan (Family)$7.991 Month
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Annual Plan (Family)7 Days trial$56.991 Year
One-time3
  • Screenless Two WeeksFree
  • Screenless Forever$17.99
  • Screenless Forever (Family)$39.99
1 purchases

Retila

One-time1
  • Retila Plus$4.99

Questions

Is Screenless free?
Screenless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retila free?
Retila is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screenless or Retila have ads?
Neither Screenless nor Retila shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screenless or Retila?
Screenless ships an update every 2 weeks, and Retila every 10 days. Most recently, Screenless was updated on July 14, 2026 and Retila on September 9, 2026.

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