# LOCK vs useLess

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LOCK at 87% against useLess's 36%. LOCK also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18). useLess's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (293 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LOCK sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month 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.

useLess holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: useLess has 293 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of LOCK's written reviews are positive against 36% of useLess's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LOCK ships an update every 2 months, useLess every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LOCK | useLess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-detox/id6749706345/reviews) | **[4.5 (293 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/useless-screen-time-blocker/id6755298184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **293** |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 59 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Valerio Qunaj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831813833) | [DaDaMa Ug (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852993941) |

## What reviewers say

### LOCK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-detox/id6749706345)

This app offers a focused social media experience by removing short-form videos and algorithmic feeds. It prioritizes direct messages, profiles, and connections, allowing users to control their digital environment.

**Highlights:** No short videos, No algorithmic feeds, Focus on messages and profiles, User-controlled experience, Ad-free social media

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monatliches Abo | $5.99 | per month |
| Monatsabo | $5.99 | per month |
| Jahresabo | $24.99 | per year |
| Jährlich | $29.99 | 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 LOCK free?

LOCK 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, LOCK or useLess?

useLess is rated higher. LOCK averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while useLess averages 4.5 from 293 ratings.

### Do LOCK or useLess have ads?

Neither LOCK nor useLess shows ads.

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

LOCK ships an update every 2 months, and useLess every 2 weeks. Most recently, LOCK was updated on November 8, 2026 and useLess on November 9, 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.*