Comparison

Screenless vs Pausee

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

Pausee

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Every morning I would wake up, turn off my alarm, and end up scrolling through social media. It was becoming destructive... and breaking free from this temptation wasn't simple at all. Every day I was losing an average of 6-8 hours on my phone. Some for useful things, but most in distractions and toxic habits that no longer allowed me to think, study, or feel real emotions. That's why I created Pausee: the solution that combines software (app) and hardware (Pausee card) to temporarily block the apps that distract you and their notifications, leaving only the ones you choose. Here's how it works: open the app, place the Pausee card, and block everything that distracts you. Now you're free to focus on what matters: being productive at work or in your studies, spending time with friends and family, or even just taking a walk. When you want to reconnect, open the app and place the card again to unlock everything. Remember that time is the most precious resource we have. Use it for the things that truly matter.

Screenshots

Screenless4 screens
Pausee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pausee at none against Screenless's 7. Pausee also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Screenless sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Pausee asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screenless ships an update every 2 weeks, Pausee every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on July 14, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screenless versus Pausee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenlessPausee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximillian StabeDarijan Ducic

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
None

Pausee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screenless free?
Screenless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pausee free?
Pausee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screenless or Pausee have ads?
Neither Screenless nor Pausee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screenless or Pausee?
Screenless ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pausee every 6 days. Most recently, Screenless was updated on July 14, 2026 and Pausee on September 13, 2026.

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