useLess vs SafeKnot

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/

SafeKnot – Parental controls for a more relaxed family life SafeKnot helps parents keep an easy overview of their children's digital everyday life. See the location, set screen time rules, restrict apps, lock the phone when needed and organise family tasks – all in one app. On the way to school, out with friends or at home: SafeKnot combines practical features for parental controls and family organisation in one clear interface. HOW TO SET UP SAFEKNOT 1. Install SafeKnot on your phone and create a parent account. 2. Tap "Add child". SafeKnot shows you a 6-digit connection code. 3. Install SafeKnot Kids on your child's phone. 4. Enter the connection code there – both devices are now connected. 5. On your child's phone, allow the requested permissions, such as location and Screen Time. Some features cannot work without them. KEY FEATURES FOR PARENTS LOCATION & GPS See your child's current location directly in SafeKnot and keep an eye on important routes. The location history helps you review past places and movements at a glance. Ideal for parents looking for practical family location sharing for everyday life. SCREEN TIME RULES Decide when your child's phone may be used – for example with fixed time windows for school, homework or the evening. This creates clear rules for digital everyday life that you can agree on together with your child. BLOCK AND RESTRICT APPS SafeKnot helps you manage app access on your child's device. Set schedules for school, free time or the weekend and restrict apps at certain times – for example during school hours, homework or in the evening. LOCK THE PHONE When a break from the phone is needed, you can quickly use the lock features in SafeKnot. RING – REACH YOUR CHILD QUICKLY The phone is on silent or your child isn't responding? With the Ring feature, you can play a clearly audible sound on your child's device. APPOINTMENTS & TO-DOS SafeKnot is more than a classic parental control app. Organise shared appointments and to-dos within the family. Tasks, doctor's appointments, school, leisure and other family activities are collected in one place. STEP COUNTER & WIDGET The built-in step counter shows steps and other activity values clearly. The most important information can also be shown as a widget on the home screen. STATUS AT A GLANCE The parent view summarises important information about the selected child device, for example: - Online status - Location - Battery level - Lock status - Quick actions for key features MANAGE MULTIPLE CHILDREN Manage several children in one parent app and switch quickly between their profiles. This makes SafeKnot suitable for families with several children and different phone rules. OVERVIEW INSTEAD OF CONSTANT CONTROL SafeKnot was developed to give parents important information and features for family life in one place. The app helps you manage digital rules clearly while making everyday family life easier to organise. SafeKnot – so you can keep an eye on what matters, when it matters.