# Lifeback: Screen Time Control — user reviews > 19 indexed App Store user reviews of Lifeback by Control. Alt. Delete. LLC, rated 4.50/5 from 79 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeback-screen-time-control/id6636464956/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeback-screen-time-control/id6636464956.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 63 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 4 ## What do users think of Lifeback? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Productivity boost - 👍 Helpful for focus - 🙌 Life-changing - 💪 Effective for reducing distractions **Cons** - 🐛 Glitches and bugs - ⚠️ Unreliable app behavior - 💰 Subscription issues **Commonly reported bugs** - App closing unexpectedly - Focus mode not working as expected - Inconsistent app behavior **Most requested features** - Better unblock functionality - Improved notification system ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Idk, i couldnt test the app *2026-01-05* I hate apps where u cant even use them without starting a subscription. Every app should have free features to use without having to start a $40 plan just to try and test out the app ### 1/5 — Cool Concept but needs Work *2024-12-09, version 1.2.10* I did a 3 day trial and ended up not getting notified that I was gonna get charged. (Even tho they said they’d send me a reminder). The app doesn’t seem to work. I have 10 unblocks per day but it won’t let me unblock. I read other reviews and the dev response said to turn off focus mode. I tried that and I was able to unblock and it asked for how long. I said 15 minutes, but now all the apps that I had blocked are fully open and it’s been longer than 15 minutes. Id like to say it was a successful app with no issues but there’s a lot of bugs it seems. I paid for a year so maybe it’ll improve over time. ### 1/5 — Ew *2024-10-26, version 1.2.2* I’ve never had an app do the “free with in-app purchases” thing and allow me to skip signing up for a paid subscription to use a free trial instead, only to guilt trip me with a personal message about how “it’s expensive to run an app” and then tell me that maybe they’re “not the app for me” if I don’t want to pay. ### 2/5 — Good idea but too many bugs *2025-07-10, version 1.6.3* I like the app but there’s been a glitch that stops the app from sending me a confirmation email to login so it’s been useless this past week. Super disappointed and I will be canceling my subscription ### 2/5 — Stopped working *2024-11-30, version 1.2.9* I have it for one day. It blocked fb, insta etc and made me breathe before opening. But the rules I setup stopped working. I can open every app freely. I might look for another app since this has a free 3 day trial. I love it but it doesn’t do what it says. ### 2/5 — Recent glitches Nov 2024 *2024-11-25, version 1.2.8* I purchased a subscription about a month ago. It was amazing. I love the hard mode setting. Was really feeling like I was getting my focus back. Then with a recent update the app completely stopped working. It won’t block apps when you have a focus session in. And previous rules don’t even show up. I’m very disappointed. Tried contacting support with the email provided in the app, and I was told that email address didn’t exist… hopefully things get fixed soon… ### 2/5 — idk *2024-10-30, version 1.2.3* i have the app with high hopes and every time i go to open the app it won’t let me it just closes it so.. ### 3/5 — So good but keeps glitching *2024-12-03* This app is so helpful! I’m in my second week of use and it’s amazing. It does keep creating a focus time I did not set tho which is annoying and I can’t figure out how to stop it. ### 3/5 — Good but BUGGY *2024-11-29* Every time I activate a block the app will close even though I make sure to not block the app itself. I am a paying member so this is even more frustrating. I don’t want to cancel my subscription but if the issue doesnt resolve after the first month I’m out. It’s too bad really since the app does seriously help with productivity. The only solution seems to uninstall and reinstall but that is just so bothersome for a service I am paying for ### 5/5 — Great productivity hack! *2025-01-21, version 1.5.1* This app has helped me eliminate all the distractions and cheap dopamine from scrolling on social media. As a result I’ve been a lot more focused, getting a lot more things done. Strongly recommended! This is the only app that’s worked for me. ## Most praised reviews (9 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Weirdly super helpful *2025-01-08, version 1.4.0* I never really download these apps - but this one is so good. I literally can’t even scroll if I wanted to. I am saving HOURS of my day. One of the only apps I actually recommend to everyone. ### 5/5 — Perfect app for productivity *2025-01-03* I've been using this for a while now and it completely changed my life ### 5/5 — Needed this app! *2024-11-28, version 1.2.8* Found myself constantly on my phone and on social media for no reason. This app is simple in setting limits and teaching myself to limit phone time. Highly recommend! ### 5/5 — Help pls *2024-11-23, version 1.2.8* Love the app but can someone please tell me how to use unblocks? Gotta post something haha ### 5/5 — Saved years of my life *2024-10-30, version 1.2.3* This app is incredibly useful, strongly recommend it. It’s the only one that has actually worked for me. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2024-10-29, version 1.2.3* I have definitely benefited from the app would highly recommend! ### 5/5 — This app saved my brain *2024-10-29, version 1.2.3* I was scrolling all day, I’d be walking around the house in reels and forget what I was doing. The brain fog I was experiencing was terrible. This app helped manage my life and get me back on track! ### 5/5 — Changed. My. Life. *2024-10-29, version 1.2.3* This app has saved me years of my life! Before using Control. Alt. Delete. I would spend hours a day scrolling Instagram and Tim tok lost in an endless loop of meaningless cheap dopamine drips. I used this app to curb my access to those apps, so now I’m able to spend more time with my friends and family! I won’t have to watch my little boy grow up through a phone screen. ### 5/5 — Way better than the native screen time! *2024-10-22* I’ve been looking for a better alternative to the screen time. This app is loaded with features to really curb your phone addiction. You can prioritize by day and category. It’s hard at first but becomes easier as time goes on. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*