# Takeback: Doomscroll Bootcamp — Hardcore App Blocker

> Hardcore app blocker with a drill sergeant to enforce screen time limits. (iPhone/iPad app by Gatarn Games Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeback-doomscroll-bootcamp/id6775691812 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gatarn Games Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/820626380)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeback-doomscroll-bootcamp/id6775691812/reviews.md

## What is Takeback?

Every screen time app has an ignore button. That is why they stop working.

Takeback does not. Open the app you swore you were done with and Sarge is
there first. He is a drill sergeant, and he wants to hear your reasoning.

Make your case. He decides. He is not easy.

SARGE, YOUR DRILL SERGEANT
He knows how long you have already scrolled today and answers accordingly.
Ask for twenty minutes at midnight and see how that goes. Ask for five to
reply to a message and he will probably wave you through. He negotiates.
He counts. He remembers.

YOU CANT FOOL HIM
Try to talk your way past him and he will ask you to prove it. Say you are
at the gym and he wants a photo from the gym. Pictures of pictures do not
work on him.

THE 60-DAY BOOTCAMP
Your daily limit tightens every week. Every clean day pulls your baseline
back down. By day 30 most people stop reaching for the phone on reflex.

CHILL OR SAVAGE
You pick how hard he goes. Chill hears you out. Savage makes you earn every
minute. Switch whenever you want.

WHAT YOU GET BACK
Evenings that end in sleep, not a 2am feed.
An attention span you can feel coming back.
Hours a week that used to vanish with nothing to show for them.
A phone you finally trust yourself with.

HOW IT GOES
Day 1, Sarge learns your habits and starts easing your limits down.
Day 7, the feed starts feeling boring.
Day 30, you have hours back and you are spending them on something.
Day 60, you are not fighting your phone anymore.

Start free for 3 days.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://trytakeback.com/privacy

## Key features

- Drill sergeant accountability
- Negotiated app access
- Progressive 60-day bootcamp
- Customizable difficulty (Chill/Savage)
- Habit retraining
- Time and attention recovery

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Takeback Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Takeback Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Takeback Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeback-doomscroll-bootcamp/id6775691812/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Helpful

*2026-08-18*

Actually helps me use my phone less

## Frequently asked questions about Takeback

### What is Takeback's short name?

Takeback's short common name is Takeback. This is derived from its full title, 'Takeback: Doomscroll Bootcamp'.

### How does Takeback help users stop doomscrolling?

Takeback uses a drill sergeant persona named Sarge who negotiates access to apps and enforces daily limits. It also features a 60-day bootcamp that progressively tightens limits to retrain user habits.

### What are the subscription options for Takeback?

Takeback offers monthly and annual subscription plans. The available annual plans are priced at $24.99/year and $29.99/year, with a monthly option at $19.99/month.

### Can I try Takeback before subscribing?

Yes, Takeback offers a free trial period of 3 days for new users to experience its features before committing to a subscription.

### What devices does Takeback support?

Takeback is currently supported on iPhone devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Takeback updated?

The latest version of Takeback is 1.0.8, which was last updated on September 18, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule.

### What is the user sentiment for Takeback?

Based on the available data, Takeback has a very high rating of 5.0 stars from 2 ratings, suggesting positive user sentiment among its early adopters.

### Does Takeback have ads?

No, Takeback does not contain advertisements. This allows for an uninterrupted user experience focused on productivity and habit building.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.8 — 2026-09-18

Sarge everywhere.

- New splash and intro screens: Sarge greets you from the first tap
- Refreshed app icon
- Shorter, clearer onboarding
- Plan page fixes: the offer link no longer overlaps the button
- Under-the-hood improvements

### 1.0.7 — 2026-09-09

Meet Sarge. Your screen time now has a drill sergeant: he blocks your apps, you argue your way back in, and he checks receipts.

- New Home with Sarge front and center and one button: Talk to Sarge
- The 60-Day Bootcamp tab replaces Progress
- A special offer for people who mean it
- New app icon

### 1.0.6 — 2026-08-11

You now get a proper walkthrough on first launch, so you know what Time
Guard does before he starts telling you no.

Rebuilt the whole setup flow with clearer wording, real screens instead
of guesswork, and a plan that shows you where this actually goes.

Plus the usual fixes.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-06-24

Takeback 1.0.3

Now runs on iPhones back to iOS 17, so a lot more of you can finally install it.

Your coach now uses your step goal as leverage when you beg for more scroll time.
Plus a blunter, one-line block screen and a cleaner coach chat.

Lock your apps. Argue your case. Take the time back.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-06-22

Bug fixes, and added support for all latest iOS versions.

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