# useLess vs Konvo

The clearest difference is monetization model: useLess at freemium against Konvo's subscription. Konvo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (60% vs 36%). On price, 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 Konvo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

useLess ships an update every 2 weeks, Konvo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | useLess | Konvo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/useless-screen-time-blocker/id6755298184/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **292** | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **60.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 129 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DaDaMa Ug (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852993941) | [Yi Hyun Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794553169) |

## 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 |


### Konvo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/konvo-dms-only/id6794756261)

This app provides a streamlined way to access Instagram direct messages without the distractions of the main app. It offers features to block the full Instagram app and manage message notifications, allowing users to focus solely on their conversations.

**Highlights:** Direct access to Instagram inbox, No feed, Reels, or Explore, Supports DMs, group chats, and requests, Optional Instagram app blocking, Message notification alerts, Secure Instagram sign-in

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Konvo Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Konvo Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Konvo Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Konvo Pro Yearly - Special offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Konvo Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is useLess free?

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

### Is Konvo free?

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

### Do useLess or Konvo have ads?

Neither useLess nor Konvo shows ads.

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

useLess ships an update every 2 weeks, and Konvo every 2 days. Most recently, useLess was updated on October 31, 2026 and Konvo on November 1, 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.*