# Useless vs BackToLife Feed

The clearest difference is monetization model: BackToLife Feed at free with in-app purchases against Useless's subscription. BackToLife Feed also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (50% vs 36%). Useless's advantage is ratings volume (291 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Useless sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and BackToLife Feed sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BackToLife Feed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Useless has 291 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Useless's written reviews are positive against 50% of BackToLife Feed's.

Useless ships an update every 10 days, BackToLife Feed weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Useless | BackToLife Feed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/useless-screen-time-control/id6755298184/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtolife-feed/id6759272654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **291** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 131 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DaDaMa Ug (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852993941) | [BackToLife](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877801361) |

## 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 |


### BackToLife Feed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtolife-feed/id6759272654)

Regain control of your social media usage by blocking distracting elements like Reels, Shorts, and recommendations. This app uses a controlled browsing environment to apply filters, helping you use platforms intentionally and track your time.

**Highlights:** Block Reels and Shorts, Hide comments and suggestions, Set strict usage schedules, Track time spent on social media, Maintain usage streaks, DM-only mode

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BackToLife Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| BackToLife Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Useless free?

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

### Is BackToLife Feed free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Useless or BackToLife Feed?

BackToLife Feed is rated higher. Useless averages 4.5 out of 5 from 291 ratings, while BackToLife Feed averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Useless or BackToLife Feed have ads?

Neither Useless nor BackToLife Feed shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Useless or BackToLife Feed?

Useless ships an update every 10 days, and BackToLife Feed weekly. Most recently, Useless was updated on October 25, 2026 and BackToLife Feed on October 24, 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.*