# Jomo vs Lifeback

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jomo at 82% against Lifeback's 50%. Jomo also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 80). Lifeback's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jomo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Lifeback sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jomo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jomo has 2.6K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Jomo's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lifeback's.

Jomo ships an update fortnightly, Lifeback every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jomo | Lifeback |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jomo-screen-time-blocker/id1609960918/reviews)** | [4.5 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeback-screen-time-control/id6636464956/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jomo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609960920) | [Control. Alt. Delete. LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762687184) |

## What reviewers say

### Jomo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jomo-screen-time-blocker/id1609960918)

This app helps you reduce phone usage and improve focus by blocking distracting apps and websites. It offers customizable blocking schedules and insights into your screen time habits to promote healthier digital routines.

**Highlights:** Block apps and websites, Customizable blocking schedules, Understand screen time usage, Promote healthy digital habits, Reduce distractions for better focus, Block app categories

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jomo Plus (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Jomo Plus (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Jomo Plus Family (Monthly) | $11.99 | per month |
| Jomo Plus (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Jomo Plus (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Jomo Plus (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Jomo Plus (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Jomo Plus Family (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Jomo Plus (Lifetime) | $84.99 | one-time |
| Jomo Plus (Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate and manage
- 🚀 Excellent UI/UX
- 🔒 Strict mode makes it tough to bypass
- 💡 Highly customizable configurations
- 💰 Reasonable pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App counting screen time even when not using phone
- 🐛 Inability to select apps to block
- 🐛 App randomly deleting itself
- 🐛 Breaks not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App picker issues on iOS
- App counting screen time when phone is powered off
- Strict mode being bypassed by disabling screen time restrictions

**Requested features**

- Sync rules and sessions between devices
- Better UI for Mac version
- Ability to manually add screen time from external sources
- More robust analytics and data visualization
- Ability to choose time period for analytics


### Lifeback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeback-screen-time-control/id6636464956)

This app enhances your phone's screen time settings to help you focus better and achieve your goals. It offers app restrictions and time limits to reduce distractions and boost productivity. Many users report significant reductions in screen time and improved mental well-being.

**Highlights:** App restrictions and time limits, Focus reports and progress metrics, Instant app blocking, Scheduled blocking via calendar, Temporary unblocking for breaks, Hard mode for maximum protection, Shortcut integration for automation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $3.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $4.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $5.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $7.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $10.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $11.00 | per month |
| Promo Yearly Plan | $40.00 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $40.00 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Productivity boost
- 👍 Helpful for focus
- 🙌 Life-changing
- 💪 Effective for reducing distractions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- ⚠️ Unreliable app behavior
- 💰 Subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- App closing unexpectedly
- Focus mode not working as expected
- Inconsistent app behavior

**Requested features**

- Better unblock functionality
- Improved notification system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jomo free?

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

### Is Lifeback free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jomo or Lifeback?

Jomo is rated higher. Jomo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Lifeback averages 4.5 from 80 ratings.

### Do Jomo or Lifeback have ads?

Neither Jomo nor Lifeback shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jomo or Lifeback?

Jomo ships an update fortnightly, and Lifeback every 6 days. Most recently, Jomo was updated on November 7, 2026 and Lifeback on November 5, 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.*