Comparison

PhoneLess vs LessScroll

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PhoneLess

This app helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers various methods to build healthier phone habits, including physical blockers and community support. Track your progress and engage in challenges to make digital wellbeing a sustainable lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Physical blocking with NFC accessory (Poff)
  • Community support and accountability groups
  • Habit tracking and progress visualization
  • Gamified challenges and rewards
  • Customizable focus periods
Features
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PhoneLess helps you reduce screen time, break the pull of distracting apps, and build a healthier relationship with your phone. It gives you different ways to change your habits, helps you understand what works for you, and connects you with people trying to do the same. Your phone isn't the enemy. But sometimes a quick check turns into 30 minutes of scrolling, an app gets downloaded again, or a screen-time limit gets dismissed without thinking. Instead of expecting one solution to work for everyone, PhoneLess gives you different ways to take back control — from app blocking and physical barriers to challenges, accountability and tools to understand your habits. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS Choose the apps and websites that take more of your time than you'd like and block them using Apple Screen Time permissions. Create focused periods for work, study, sleep or simply being away from your phone. Block or limit: • Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and Snapchat • YouTube, Netflix and entertainment apps • Reddit and other scrolling-heavy apps • Games, dating and shopping apps • News and distracting websites • Adult content and pornography • Or any other apps you choose MAKE IT HARDER TO GIVE IN PhoneLess lets you create stronger commitments around the apps you want to use less. And when you want a physical barrier, there's Poff. GO PHYSICAL WITH POFF Poff is an optional NFC blocker that takes app blocking outside your phone. Choose your apps, tap your iPhone to Poff, and they stay blocked until you physically return and tap Poff again. Unlocking becomes a conscious decision instead of another button you tap without thinking. DON'T DO IT ALONE Changing your relationship with your phone doesn't have to be a solo thing. Create groups with friends, see each other's progress, take on challenges together and add accountability when willpower isn't enough. Connect with a community of people trying to reclaim their time, share progress and learn from people working toward the same thing. LEARN WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS FOR YOU PhoneLess isn't just about making your Screen Time number go down. We want you to understand your relationship with your phone. Explore different approaches to digital wellbeing, learn about the thinking and research behind them, try them yourself, and see what helps you change. PhoneLess helps you discover what works for you and build habits that last beyond the app. MAKE CHANGE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO KEEP DOING Reducing screen time doesn't have to feel like punishment. Take on challenges based on your screen-time progress, build streaks, complete quests, earn rewards and customize Doomi as you improve. Track your screen time, Doom apps and focus habits so you can actually see your progress. USE PHONELESS FOR THE MOMENTS THAT MATTER • Reduce social media and doomscrolling • Focus while working or studying • Protect your sleep from late-night scrolling • Be more present with friends and family • Create healthier digital boundaries • Take a digital detox without relying only on willpower • Spend more time on the things you care about MORE THAN AN APP BLOCKER PhoneLess isn't about getting rid of your phone. Phones are incredibly useful. It's about making sure you're the one deciding how you spend your time. Block when you need a barrier. Get accountability when you need support. Try challenges when you need motivation. Learn what works for you. Use Poff when you want the decision to become physical. Some features require iOS Screen Time permissions. PhoneLess Pro unlocks additional features including advanced history, customization, challenge modes and group upgrades. Poff is an optional physical product sold separately where available. Less life in here. More life out there. Terms of Use: https://phoneless.app/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://phoneless.app/privacy

About

LessScroll

This app helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting applications during focused work or study sessions. You can set timers, choose specific apps to block, and track your progress with achievements and streaks. All data remains on your device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set custom session timers
  • Predefined session presets
  • Track reclaimed hours
  • Daily streaks and achievements
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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LessScroll helps you reduce screen time by blocking distracting apps during focused sessions. Set a timer, choose the apps to block, and stay on task without interruptions. How it works: Start a session and select which apps to block — social media, entertainment, or any apps you choose. LessScroll uses Apple's Screen Time framework to enforce the block for the duration of your session. When the session ends, everything unlocks automatically. Session presets - Quick Break (25 min) — a short reset between tasks - Deep Focus (2 hrs) — extended work or study time - Mega Detox (6 hrs) — a full half-day lockout Or set a custom start and end time to match your schedule. Track your progress - See total hours reclaimed across all sessions - Maintain daily streaks for consistent use - Unlock achievements as you build the habit Achievements include: - First session completed - 3, 7, and 30-day streaks - 1, 10, 25, and 100 hours reclaimed Privacy and Terms of Service LessScroll uses Apple's Screen Time and Family Controls APIs. No usage data is sent to external servers. Everything stays on your device. Privacy Policy: https://lessscroll.lol/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://lessscroll.lol/terms.html

Screenshots

PhoneLess4 screens
LessScroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LessScroll at none against PhoneLess's shown. LessScroll also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). PhoneLess's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PhoneLess sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and LessScroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PhoneLess against 5.0 for LessScroll. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhoneLess ships an update every 10 days, LessScroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PhoneLess versus LessScroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoneLessLessScroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDaniel Martinez SuriolYohanan Negash

Customer experience

PhoneLess

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LessScroll

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

PhoneLess

Subscriptions12
  • PhoneLess Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • PhoneLess Pro Weekly7 Days trial$3.497 Days
  • PhoneLess Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • PhoneLess Pro Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • PhoneLess Pro Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • PhoneLess Pro Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Group Pro Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • PhoneLess Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • PhoneLess Pro Yearly (Limited-Time)7 Days trial$53.991 Year
  • PhoneLess Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • PhoneLess Pro Yearly7 Days trial$76.991 Year
  • Group Pro Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
2 purchases

LessScroll

Subscriptions2
  • Yearly 50%$14.991 Year
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PhoneLess free?
PhoneLess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LessScroll free?
LessScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PhoneLess or LessScroll?
PhoneLess and LessScroll are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PhoneLess or LessScroll have ads?
PhoneLess shows ads; LessScroll does not.
Which is updated more often, PhoneLess or LessScroll?
PhoneLess ships an update every 10 days, and LessScroll every 4 days. Most recently, PhoneLess was updated on October 30, 2026 and LessScroll on October 7, 2026.

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