Comparison

dothefrog vs useLess

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

dothefrog

This app helps individuals overcome stress, procrastination, and overwhelm by providing a clear and simple system to manage tasks. It aims to make users feel more in control and on top of their responsibilities.

Highlights
  • Task management
  • Procrastination help
  • Stress reduction
  • To-do list organization
  • Feeling in control
Features
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stop scrolling & start doing !! Let’s be real: ur todo list is a mileeeeeee long, you’re stressed, and yet here you are, scrolling through your phone for the 15th time today. We feel you so much (it hurts).. writing a list is easy but ACTUALLY doing it??? hell nah… dothefrog is your best friend gamified productivity todo app that treats your focus like a game and scrolling like a reward. The rule is simple: You have to do your tasks before you can scroll * Earn Your Screen Time: Every time you finish a task, you earn strawberries. * The Trade: Want to check social media or play a game? You’ll need to spend those strawberries to unblock your distracting apps. * Real Focus: Use ‘’Hard Mode’’ to block unimportant tasks and only concentrate on the important ones. If you don't do the work, the apps stay blocked. It’s that simple. dothefrog for you if: * Your to-do list is just a graveyard of ignored tasks. * You struggle with "just five more minutes" of scrolling that turns into two hours. * You get overwhelmed easily and don't know where to start. * You love gamification and want a fun way to trick your brain into being productive. Stop feeling guilty about ur phone & start using it as a reward for being awesome! It’s time to eat the frog, earn the strawberries, and FINALLY get things done. Privacy Policy: https://www.dothefrog.com/privacy Terms of Use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Emojis by OpenMoji (CC BY SA 4.0) NOTE: dothefrog requires an active premium subscription or liftime

About

useLess

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
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Your friends are better than any app blocker. 4+ hours a day. That's what the average person hands their phone. useLess helps you take it back. Set rules for the apps that distract you, like a daily time limit or a focus schedule. When a rule kicks in, the app blocks. The catch that makes it work: other apps run on your willpower. useLess runs on your friends. Reclaim 2+ hours every day. You try harder when your friends are watching. Other apps give you a snooze button. useLess is different. Instead of white-knuckling it alone, your friends hold you accountable. When you get blocked and want more time, you'll have to ask them. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set rules for the apps you overuse: daily limits, focus schedules, whatever fits your life. 2. When a rule kicks in, the app blocks. 3. Need more time? Snap a photo explaining why, and send it to your friends. 4. Every request lands on the Wall of Shame, so your friends see exactly what you are begging for. FEATURES Ask a friend for time: When you are blocked, send a photo explaining why you need more time. Your friends keep you honest, and on stricter rules they decide if you get it. Wall of Shame: Every request is visible to the friends you choose. Watch them beg for "just 5 more minutes" of TikTok, and let them watch you. Weekly leaderboards: Compete on streaks, focus hours, and time spent on the apps that hook you. Daily limits: Give each app a daily time budget that resets every morning. Focus schedules: Block a set of apps on a schedule, like work hours or bedtime. Hardcore mode: Lock yourself out for real. Some rules only get stricter, and turning them off takes a friend's approval, or a 24-hour wait. WHY IT WORKS Other blockers fold the second you push back. useLess puts real people in the loop. Cutting back stops feeling like a chore and starts feeling like a game. Real friends don't let friends doomscroll. WHAT PEOPLE SAY "Finally broke my 2-hour Instagram habit" - ThePampf "I've tried a bunch of screen time apps, but always found a way around them. This is the first app that actually works." - Marc "This was a life changer. My screen time has dropped by 5 hours." - N1coo PRICING useLess is free to start: set your rules, get blocked, and ask your friends to unlock you. The whole social loop is free. useLess Pro unlocks unlimited rules, Hardcore mode, the full leaderboard, and deeper stats. New users get a free 7-day trial. You can also earn free Pro: invite a friend and you both get a month free, and inviting 25 friends unlocks Pro for life. PRIVACY useLess uses Apple's Screen Time API. We never see which apps you use, what you view, or any personal content. Your screen time stays on your device. Only the requests you send are shared with the friends you choose. GET STARTED Download useLess. Add your friends. Set your rules. And finally get your time back. Stop scrolling. Start living. Questions or feedback? Reach us at https://dadama.app/ or email hello@dadama.app. Subscription: useLess Pro is an auto-renewing subscription with a free trial for new users. Cancel anytime in your Apple account settings. Privacy Policy: https://dadama.app/privacy Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

dothefrog4 screens
useLess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: useLess at 4.5 against dothefrog's 1.8. useLess also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 14%) and ratings volume (292 vs 9). dothefrog's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. dothefrog 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

useLess holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: useLess has 292 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of dothefrog's written reviews are positive against 36% of useLess's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dothefrog ships an update every 4 days, useLess every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
dothefrog versus useLess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdothefroguseLess
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (9 ratings)4.5 (292 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews36.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9292 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB129 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSabine HauserDaDaMa Ug (haftungsbeschränkt)

Customer experience

dothefrog

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

useLess

All ratings292 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive36.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative59.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

dothefrog

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Liftime Pro$59.99
  • Lifetime$59.99
15 purchases

useLess

Subscriptions13
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
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  • Monthly Sub7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Monthly1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$69.99
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is dothefrog free?
dothefrog 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, dothefrog or useLess?
useLess is rated higher. dothefrog averages 1.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while useLess averages 4.5 from 292 ratings.
Do dothefrog or useLess have ads?
Neither dothefrog nor useLess shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dothefrog or useLess?
dothefrog ships an update every 4 days, and useLess every 2 weeks. Most recently, dothefrog was updated on October 25, 2026 and useLess on October 31, 2026.

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