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Takeback: Hardcore Screen Time

Takeback: Hardcore Screen Time

Quit Doomscrolling with Sarge

2 ratings
4 reviews
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💪 Health & Fitness
📊 Productivity
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Released
June 12, 2026
Updated
October 24, 2026

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Developer

Gatarn Games Ltd.
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About

This app uses a drill sergeant persona to help you break free from excessive phone use. It negotiates your access to distracting apps and implements a progressive 60-day bootcamp to retrain your habits.

✓Drill sergeant accountability
✓Negotiated app access
✓Progressive 60-day bootcamp
✓Customizable difficulty (Chill/Savage)
✓Habit retraining
✓Time and attention recovery
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What's New in Takeback

1.0.13

October 24, 2026

A shorter plan page, built around you. - Your plan now starts from the reason you gave Sarge. - Simpler plans: yearly or monthly. - Sarge is harder to talk around with a made-up story. - Small fixes and polish.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Takeback Annual

Unlimited access to Takeback, billed yearly.

$44.991 Year
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User reviews

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Expensive chatbot

Strings you along for an unskippable sales pitch… for the app you already downloaded. Then you learn it’s $100/year and you get the added disgust of using an AI chatbot. This app could stand to be more upfront about both my issues.
7780local

Helpful

Actually helps me use my phone less
RRoss0x01

It actually works

My screen time went down so much and I’m much happier
BWBen Wellibton

It really works

I’m on social media a lot less and I love it. Sometimes it’s annoying when it blocks me opening TikTok to dm, but it’s super worth having overall . And the Takeback Coach is cute. Love it 😌
JJuliaToronto

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FAQ

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.