Comparison

Less vs ScreenFree

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

Head to head
About

Less

Features
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Most social apps are designed to keep you scrolling. Less is designed to do the opposite. Log your daily screen time, share it with friends, and actually use your phone less — together. No likes. No comments. No algorithm. Less is deliberately boring — and that's the point. Your time is more valuable than your scroll. Changing habits alone is hard. Sharing your screen time with friends — even just a number — makes it easier. That's all Less does. And that's enough. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ScreenFree

This app helps parents manage their children's digital lives by setting app limits, blocking distractions, and tracking location. It provides a centralized dashboard for controlling screen time, content, and device settings to foster healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • Screen time control
  • App limits and restrictions
  • Website and content blocking
  • Real-time family locator
  • Device-level iOS restrictions
  • Usage reports and insights
  • Focus and bedtime modes
Features
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ScreenFree — Powerful Parental Control, Screen Time & Family Safety in One App Take back control of your child’s digital life with ScreenFree, the all-in-one parental control app, screen time control and family safety tool designed for modern parenting. Set daily app limits, block distractions, track live location, and build healthy digital habits — all from one simple dashboard. Whether you’re looking for an app blocker, screen time blocker, family locator, or full device monitoring, ScreenFree replaces multiple complex tools with one simple, powerful solution built for iPhone families. Control screen time your way - Set app time limits and daily usage rules - Create screen time schedules for school, bedtime, and focus hours - Use app restrictions to block or limit distracting apps - Apply time blocking, focus mode, or digital detox routines - Track usage with detailed screen time tracker and insights Block apps, websites & distractions - Advanced app blocker / app lock for iPhone - Block websites and unsafe content with content blocker tools - Prevent installation/removal of apps and system changes - Control access to games, social media, and entertainment apps - Use flexible app control, app limits, and phone blocker features Family locator & GPS tracking - Real-time family locator app with live location sharing - Built-in GPS tracker and device tracker - See your child’s location history with family tracking - Set location-based rules and safety zones Safe device & content protection - Restrict rated content, Siri, and iOS settings changes - Control app installs, deletions, and passcode changes - Enable safe search, YouTube restrictions, and web filtering - Protect against unsafe browsing with website blocker - Add child lock app style protection across the device Understand your child’s digital habits - Real-time behavior tracker and usage analytics - View detailed usage reports and app activity - Monitor screen habits, routines, and trends - Build healthier screen time app routines - Encourage balance with digital wellbeing tools Built for modern families Perfect for: - Parents managing kids’ iPhones - Teens needing healthy boundaries - Families building better digital habits Why ScreenFree? - Easy-to-use parental dashboard - Powerful parental control app free features available - Works as a complete family safety system - Combines phone monitoring, app limits, and family locator - Designed for real-life parenting, not just device control Key features summary - Screen time control & app time limits - App blocking & app restrictions - Website blocker & content filtering - GPS family locator & live tracking - Device-level iOS restrictions - Usage reports & behavior insights - Focus, bedtime & routine modes - Safe browsing & digital wellbeing tools ScreenFree helps you reduce screen time, protect your child online, and bring balance back to family life. Whether you're trying to limit social media, improve focus, or ensure safety, ScreenFree gives you the tools to confidently guide your child’s digital world. Privacy policy: https://screenfree.pro/privacy.html Terms and conditions: https://screenfree.pro/terms.html

Screenshots

Less4 screens
ScreenFree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Less at every 6 days against ScreenFree's every 2 weeks. Less also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Less sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ScreenFree sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Less ships an update every 6 days, ScreenFree every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Less versus ScreenFree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLessScreenFree
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB53 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNAOSHI YAGIKidslox inc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Less

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter$2.991 Month
  • Supporter+$9.991 Month
3 purchases

ScreenFree

Subscriptions3
  • ScreenFree$8.991 Month
  • ScreenFree$19.993 Months
  • ScreenFree$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Less free?
Less is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScreenFree free?
ScreenFree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Less or ScreenFree have ads?
Neither Less nor ScreenFree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Less or ScreenFree?
Less ships an update every 6 days, and ScreenFree every 2 weeks. Most recently, Less was updated on October 18, 2026 and ScreenFree on October 17, 2026.

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