# PhoneLess vs ScreenPact

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScreenPact at none against PhoneLess's 12. ScreenPact also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhoneLess sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ScreenPact asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PhoneLess against 5.0 for ScreenPact. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

PhoneLess ships an update every 10 days, ScreenPact every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhoneLess | ScreenPact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneless-reduce-screen-time/id6756626825/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenpact-your-focus-partner/id6761335231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 231 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Martinez Suriol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861899644) | [Yesake Abreham Teshale](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888969749) |

## What reviewers say

### PhoneLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneless-reduce-screen-time/id6756626825)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhoneLess Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PhoneLess Pro Weekly | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| PhoneLess Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PhoneLess Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| PhoneLess Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| PhoneLess Pro Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Group Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| PhoneLess Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| PhoneLess Pro Yearly (Limited-Time) | $53.99 | per year |
| PhoneLess Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| PhoneLess Pro Yearly | $76.99 | per year |
| Group Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


### ScreenPact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenpact-your-focus-partner/id6761335231)

This app helps users stay focused by allowing a trusted partner to control access to distracting applications. It's designed for students, friends, parents, and couples to enforce app limits and achieve shared goals together.

**Highlights:** Partner-controlled app locking, Mutual pacts for shared goals, Scheduled app locks, Unlock requests with partner approval, Focus streaks and statistics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhoneLess free?

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

### Is ScreenPact free?

ScreenPact is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PhoneLess or ScreenPact?

PhoneLess and ScreenPact are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do PhoneLess or ScreenPact have ads?

PhoneLess shows ads; ScreenPact does not.

### Which is updated more often, PhoneLess or ScreenPact?

PhoneLess ships an update every 10 days, and ScreenPact every 4 days. Most recently, PhoneLess was updated on October 30, 2026 and ScreenPact on October 15, 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.*