Comparison

Zblocker vs TimeBack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Zblocker

This Safari browser extension offers robust ad-blocking for a cleaner, faster web experience. It automatically removes trackers, pop-ups, videos, and images, while also conserving bandwidth and protecting privacy. Enjoy a more enjoyable and distraction-free browsing session on your iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Blocks online trackers
  • Removes pop-up ads
  • Blocks videos and images
  • Saves bandwidth
  • Faster page loading
  • Enhances privacy
Features
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Zblocker will deliver the most-powerful and flexible ad-blocking experience on Safari browser. It's free extension that automatically blocks a wide range of online trackers, annoying pop-up ads,Videos,Images and much more It's Easy to use and makes the browsing experience on your iPhone and iPad much more enjoyable. ZBlocker helps you to save a lot of bandwidth as compared to other content blocking apps. It works faster and is effective at blocking content before they are downloaded making your web experience more fun and it is easily configurable. It is work that involves processing user feedback, analyzing statistics, and following, understanding and predicting the evolution of advertising and web technologies. Reasons for blocking ads Better user experience Faster page loading times Protecting their privacy Protecting themselves from malvertising Save bandwidth Fewer distractions Save battery on mobile devices

About

TimeBack

This app helps you reduce screen time and avoid distractions by blocking addictive applications. It offers customizable blocking schedules, a 'Hard Mode' for complete phone lockdown, and an accountability feature that notifies friends when you override a block.

Highlights
  • App Blocking with custom schedules
  • Ad-hoc timers
  • Hard Mode for complete lockdown
  • Accountability notifications for friends
  • Block override options
  • Tracking of schedules and goals
Features
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TimeBack helps you cut screen time and avoid doomscrolling with scheduled or ad-hoc blocking. When you slip, friends are automatically notified to keep you accountable. Features: - App Blocking: Block distracting apps with custom schedules or ad-hoc timers. - Hard Mode: Block all apps at once to completely lock down your phone. - Block Overrides: Override a block for 5–60 minutes or until the end of day. - Accountability: If you override a block, your friends can be notified so excuses don’t go unnoticed. - Tracking: Track your schedules, goals, and overrides. Friends can see your progress and weakness moments, keeping you accountable while inspiring them to join. TimeBack simplifies reducing screen time by combining your focus intentions with social incentives. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Zblocker3 screens
TimeBack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TimeBack at 5.0 against Zblocker's 4.2. TimeBack also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (36 vs 6). Zblocker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TimeBack sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Zblocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimeBack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeBack has 36 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zblocker ships an update every 5 months, TimeBack weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Zblocker versus TimeBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZblockerTimeBack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6 ratings)5.0 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings636 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB42 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperNaina Technology SolutionsNicholas Camson

Customer experience

Zblocker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TimeBack

All ratings36 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Zblocker

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

TimeBack

Subscriptions3
  • TimeBack Premium Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • TimeBack Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • TimeBack Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • TimeBack Premium$0.99
  • 100 TimeBack Points$0.99
  • 500 TimeBack Points$4.99
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  • 1000 TimeBack Points$9.99
  • 2500 TimeBack Points$19.99

Questions

Is Zblocker free?
Zblocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeBack free?
TimeBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zblocker or TimeBack?
TimeBack is rated higher. Zblocker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TimeBack averages 5.0 from 36 ratings.
Do Zblocker or TimeBack have ads?
Neither Zblocker nor TimeBack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zblocker or TimeBack?
Zblocker ships an update every 5 months, and TimeBack weekly. Most recently, Zblocker was updated on July 17, 2026 and TimeBack on August 29, 2026.

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