# LOCK vs Useless

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LOCK at 87% against Useless's 31%. LOCK also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and device support (3 vs 1). Useless's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (269 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Useless has 269 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 31% 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 10 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## 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 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/useless-screen-time-control/id6755298184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **269** |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| 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-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 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 269 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 10 days. Most recently, LOCK was updated on September 22, 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.*