# ScrollBuddy vs Useless

The clearest difference is rating: Useless at 4.5 against ScrollBuddy's 3.9. Useless also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 0%) and ratings volume (269 vs 8). ScrollBuddy's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Useless has 269 ratings behind it against 8, 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 31% of Useless's.

ScrollBuddy ships an update fortnightly, Useless every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScrollBuddy | Useless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollbuddy-screen-time/id6749676786/reviews) | **[4.5 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/useless-screen-time-control/id6755298184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **269** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **31.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 12 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | **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-control/id6755298184)

This app leverages social accountability to help users reduce screen time. Instead of relying solely on personal willpower, friends control access to apps when daily limits are reached, fostering a collaborative approach to digital well-being.

**Highlights:** Friend accountability for app usage, Set daily app time limits, No snooze button on limits, Friends vote on time extension requests, Public 'Walk of Shame' for requests, Weekly leaderboards and progress tracking

**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 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Useless averages 4.5 from 269 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 10 days. Most recently, ScrollBuddy was updated on September 18, 2026 and Useless on September 22, 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.*