# TimeBack: Reduce Doomscrolling — Improve Your Screen Time

> Improve Your Screen Time (iPhone/iPad app by Sergey Mast.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeback-reduce-doomscrolling/id6768290842 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sergey Mast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707784582)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeback-reduce-doomscrolling/id6768290842/reviews.md

## What is TimeBack?

Every time you open Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat on autopilot, TimeBack gets in your way. On purpose.

Instead of blocking apps outright, TimeBack puts a mindful pause between you and the endless feed. Take a breath, tap the monster away, or solve a quick puzzle. If you still want to scroll after that, you're in. But most of the time, the impulsive urge passes.

That's how you reduce doomscrolling naturally. No pure willpower required.

HOW TO TAME THE MONSTER
TimeBack intercepts impulsive app opens with a short exercise, a breathing pattern, a math challenge, or a playful monster-tap mechanic. Complete it, and the app unlocks. Each pause is a small win over a bad habit.

You set a daily budget. The app tracks your streak. And there are no loopholes—the system is designed to stay firm so you don't have to.

WHAT YOU GET
Mindful Unlock Exercises: Break the autopilot loop with breathing, puzzles, or a monster tap.
Daily Budgets: Set specific time limits for your most distracting apps.
Streak Tracking: Build long-term, healthy habits and see your progress.
Broad Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and more.
No Hard Blocks: Just intentional friction that makes you think twice.

THE NUMBERS
The average person spends 2+ hours a day doomscrolling. Cut that in half, and you get back more than 3 years over a lifetime. Reclaim your time tonight.

NOT JUST ANOTHER BLOCKER
Strict blockers create resentment, and you usually find a workaround in 10 minutes. TimeBack works differently. It builds awareness, not resistance. Over time, you stop reaching for your phone not because you can't, but because you don't want to.

Break the habit. Starting now.

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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeBack Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 4.0 — 2026-07-29

Improved user experience and new design.

### 3.0 — 2026-07-10

Improved animation and graphics for better user experience.

### 2.0 — 2026-07-06

Improved exercises and graphics. Better user experience.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-15

No release notes.

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