Back vs backtime.live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Back
This utility app subtracts entered time values from a starting point of 60:00. It allows for easy deletion of individual entries or clearing all values to start fresh. Ideal for quick time calculations.
- Subtracts entered time values
- Starts at 60:00
- AC button to clear all
- Swipe to delete individual entries
- Simple user interface
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The Back-Time Calculator application allows you to enter time values to determine a back-time. The calculator starts at 60:00. You enter your time and press the enter button. Your time is subtracted from the current back-time value. When you want to start over, press the AC button to clear all entered values. You can also swipe individual times in the list to delete individual time entries.
backtime.live
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backtime.live A countdown timer app for live events and services. Plan your schedule backward from key moments, then watch it run forward in real-time. Features: - Create multi-phase timelines with fixed and floating elements - Real-time sync across devices via WebSocket - Live Activities for iOS lock screen countdown - QR code sharing for public timelines - Landscape mode for projection displays - Push notifications for upcoming elements Sign in with: - Apple - Google - Email/password - Magic link (passwordless)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: backtime.live at Free against Back's $0.99. backtime.live also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Back's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On ads, in-app purchases 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
backtime.live is free to download; Back costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Back ships an update every 7 months, backtime.live every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Back | backtime.live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goodman Productions | kwallace.com LLC |
In-app purchases
Back
No in-app purchases
backtime.live
No in-app purchases
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