# Useless vs Konvo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Konvo at 58% against Useless's 36%. Konvo also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and device support (3 vs 1). 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 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 10 days, Konvo every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Useless | Konvo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/useless-screen-time-control/id6755298184/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **287** | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 131 MB | 62 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-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 |


### Konvo

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

This app provides a focused experience for managing Instagram direct messages without the distractions of the main Instagram app. It allows users to access their inbox, group chats, and message requests directly, with an optional feature to block the full Instagram app for reduced screen time.

**Highlights:** Direct access to Instagram inbox, No feed, Reels, or Explore, Supports DMs, group chats, and message requests, Optional Instagram app blocking, Screen Time integration for usage control, Secure Instagram login via instagram.com

**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 | $19.99 | 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 10 days, and Konvo every 2 days. Most recently, Useless was updated on October 18, 2026 and Konvo on October 18, 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.*