# Boostify vs Throwback

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Throwback at none against Boostify's 2. Throwback also leads on ads (none vs shown). Boostify's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 15 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boostify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Throwback asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boostify ships an update every 2 weeks, Throwback every 15 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boostify | Throwback |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 15 months |
| Size | 271 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Boostify AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498763204) | [Thomas Turner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610930426) |

## What reviewers say

### Boostify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boostify-chores-and-allowance/id1498763205)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### Throwback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwback-reflection-diary/id6443944478)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boostify free?

Boostify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Throwback free?

Throwback is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Boostify or Throwback have ads?

Boostify shows ads; Throwback does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boostify or Throwback?

Boostify ships an update every 2 weeks, and Throwback every 15 months. Most recently, Boostify was updated on October 27, 2026 and Throwback on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
