# Useless vs Vigil Lock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vigil Lock at 100% against Useless's 34%. Vigil Lock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). Useless's advantage is ratings volume (287 vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Useless sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Vigil Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vigil Lock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Useless has 287 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Useless's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vigil Lock's.

Useless ships an update every 10 days, Vigil Lock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Useless | Vigil Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/useless-screen-time-control/id6755298184/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigil-lock/id6757278632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **287** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 131 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DaDaMa Ug (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852993941) | [FENGXIA REN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865368042) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Vigil Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigil-lock/id6757278632)

This app blocks distracting applications at the system level to help users focus on deep work and study. It offers multiple difficulty levels, a focus ritual, and scheduled blocking to enforce discipline. Users receive session receipts to track their progress.

**Highlights:** System-level app blocking, Three difficulty levels, Ignition ritual for focus, Pomodoro and Timed Focus modes, Scheduled blocking, Session receipts, Discipline protocols

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Useless free?

Useless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vigil Lock free?

Vigil Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Useless or Vigil Lock?

Vigil Lock is rated higher. Useless averages 4.5 out of 5 from 287 ratings, while Vigil Lock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Useless or Vigil Lock have ads?

Neither Useless nor Vigil Lock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Useless or Vigil Lock?

Useless ships an update every 10 days, and Vigil Lock every 5 weeks. Most recently, Useless was updated on September 26, 2026 and Vigil Lock on September 19, 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.*