# Phoneless vs PhoneLess

The clearest difference is ads: PhoneLess at none against Phoneless's shown. PhoneLess also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). Phoneless's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 4). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoneless sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PhoneLess sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Phoneless against 5.0 for PhoneLess. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively.

Phoneless ships an update every 4 weeks, PhoneLess every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoneless | PhoneLess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneless-screen-time-control/id6749281040/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneless-reduce-screen-time/id6756626825/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Glow Up](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747715096) | [Daniel Martinez Suriol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861899644) |

## What reviewers say

### Phoneless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneless-screen-time-control/id6749281040)

This app encourages you to walk more by converting your daily steps into minutes you can spend in distracting apps. Set a step goal and choose which apps to limit. Once your minutes are used up, you'll need to move to earn more time.

**Highlights:** Convert steps to app time, Limit distracting apps, Set daily step goals, Earn minutes by walking, Subscription for full access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| One Time Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual access | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### PhoneLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneless-reduce-screen-time/id6756626825)

This app helps you and your friends reduce screen time by blocking distracting apps and setting group challenges. It fosters accountability through shared goals and a supportive community, making digital detox more effective.

**Highlights:** Group screen time tracking, App blocking with friend control, Leaderboards for progress, Accountability challenges, Doom app tracking, Daily screen time targets, Group chat for support

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhoneLess Pro Weekly | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| PhoneLess Pro Yearly (Limited-Time) | $53.99 | per year |
| PhoneLess Pro Yearly | $76.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoneless free?

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

### Is PhoneLess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phoneless or PhoneLess?

Phoneless and PhoneLess are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Phoneless or PhoneLess have ads?

Phoneless shows ads; PhoneLess does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phoneless or PhoneLess?

Phoneless ships an update every 4 weeks, and PhoneLess every 2 weeks. Most recently, Phoneless was updated on October 11, 2026 and PhoneLess on October 7, 2026.

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