When is the reverse function on dedicated drywall screwdrivers useful?
I've removed hundreds of screws with drywall guns over the years for various reasons (changes of plans, later access by subcontractors). Never has a screw stripped in the wood. You might ask yourself if you're using appropriate screws for the job. IMO, fine-thread screws are for metal framing.

My point is that the reverse function works just as expected despite the clutch action with what I consider to be proper screws.