# Delay vs useLess

Delay and useLess both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Delay's written reviews are positive against 36% of useLess's. Delay also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Delay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and useLess sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Delay holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106 and 292 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Delay's written reviews are positive against 36% of useLess's.

Delay ships an update every 5 days, useLess every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Delay | useLess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delay-study-before-you-scroll/id6749641307/reviews)** | [4.5 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/useless-screen-time-blocker/id6755298184/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 106 | **292** |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 90 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Focus Labs LLC (US)](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811264579) | [DaDaMa Ug (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852993941) |

## What reviewers say

### Delay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delay-study-before-you-scroll/id6749641307)

Transform passive screen time into active learning. This app requires users to answer practice questions on chosen topics before accessing distracting applications. It integrates learning into daily phone usage through repetition and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Answer practice questions to unlock apps, Customizable study topics, Integrated learning into daily routine, Progress tracking and analytics, Repetitive learning through earned screen time, Import personal study materials

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delay - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Delay - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Delay - Family Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Delay - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### useLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/useless-screen-time-blocker/id6755298184)

This app helps you reduce screen time by using social accountability. Set limits on distracting apps, and if you need more time, you must ask friends for approval, making the process a game.

**Highlights:** Social accountability with friends, App blocking with daily limits, Focus schedules, Wall of Shame for requests, Weekly leaderboards, Hardcore mode for strict blocking

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Sub | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Delay free?

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

### Is useLess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Delay or useLess?

Delay is rated higher. Delay averages 4.7 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while useLess averages 4.5 from 292 ratings.

### Do Delay or useLess have ads?

Neither Delay nor useLess shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Delay or useLess?

Delay ships an update every 5 days, and useLess every 2 weeks. Most recently, Delay was updated on November 5, 2026 and useLess on November 5, 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.*