# ScrollBuddy vs useLess

The clearest difference is review sentiment: useLess at 36% against ScrollBuddy's 0%. useLess also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (292 vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScrollBuddy sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and useLess sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

useLess holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: useLess has 292 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ScrollBuddy's written reviews are positive against 36% of useLess's.

ScrollBuddy ships an update fortnightly, useLess every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScrollBuddy | useLess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollbuddy-screen-time/id6749676786/reviews) | **[4.5 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/useless-screen-time-blocker/id6755298184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **292** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **36.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Vinod](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809840522) | [DaDaMa Ug (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852993941) |

## What reviewers say

### ScrollBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollbuddy-screen-time/id6749676786)

This app helps break addictive scrolling habits by introducing friction and scheduled limits. It allows you to set time budgets for your favorite social apps, offering gentle nudges and optional accountability with a partner. Focus on your well-being and reclaim your time with a kinder system.

**Highlights:** Scheduled time windows for app usage, Daily time budgets for apps, Kind block screens when time is up, Limit multiple social apps in one place, Micro-escape timers for breaks, Optional buddy accountability, Smart nudges and warnings

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| ScrollBuddy Monthly Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| ScrollBuddy Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Good buddy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great buddy | $9.99 | one-time |
| Best buddy | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### 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 (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Sub | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $11.99 | 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 |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScrollBuddy free?

ScrollBuddy 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, ScrollBuddy or useLess?

useLess is rated higher. ScrollBuddy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while useLess averages 4.5 from 292 ratings.

### Do ScrollBuddy or useLess have ads?

Neither ScrollBuddy nor useLess shows ads.

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

ScrollBuddy ships an update fortnightly, and useLess every 2 weeks. Most recently, ScrollBuddy was updated on October 22, 2026 and useLess on October 31, 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.*