# useLess vs LOCKR

The clearest difference is monetization model: useLess at freemium against LOCKR's subscription. useLess also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (36% vs 18%). LOCKR's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. useLess sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and LOCKR sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for useLess against 4.6 for LOCKR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 292 and 342 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of useLess's written reviews are positive against 18% of LOCKR's.

useLess ships an update every 2 weeks, LOCKR every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | useLess | LOCKR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/useless-screen-time-blocker/id6755298184/reviews) | **[4.6 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockr-screen-time-control/id6758957331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 292 | **342** |
| Positive reviews | **36.1% of reviews** | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 129 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DaDaMa Ug (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852993941) | [Ethan Harbinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875971076) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (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 |


### LOCKR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockr-screen-time-control/id6758957331)

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting applications. It uses a personalized AI coach that evaluates your reasons for accessing blocked apps and grants time-limited access based on your set strictness. Track your progress and reclaim your focus with insightful analytics.

**Highlights:** AI focus coach, Instant app and website blocking, Personalized blocking configuration, Screen time usage analytics, Daily check-ins, Goal setting and tracking, Focus and pause mode

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LOCKR Unlimited (1 Week) | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| LOCKR Unlimited (1 Month) | $14.99 | per month |
| LOCKR Unlimited (1 Month) | $14.99 | per month |
| LOCKR Unlimited (1 Year Discount) | $24.99 | per year |
| LOCKR Unlimited (1st Year Discount) | $29.99 | per year |
| LOCKR Unlimited (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| LOCKR Unlimited (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| LOCKR Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is useLess free?

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

### Is LOCKR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, useLess or LOCKR?

LOCKR is rated higher. useLess averages 4.5 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while LOCKR averages 4.6 from 342 ratings.

### Do useLess or LOCKR have ads?

LOCKR shows ads; useLess does not.

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

useLess ships an update every 2 weeks, and LOCKR every 9 days. Most recently, useLess was updated on October 31, 2026 and LOCKR on October 28, 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.*