iSpeaks vs TimeBack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iSpeaks
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iSpeak is your all in one solution for confident, clear Voice! by decibel and speech.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iSpeaks at none against TimeBack's 8. iSpeaks also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. TimeBack sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. iSpeaks asks for nothing beyond the download.
iSpeaks ships an update every 2 days, TimeBack weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iSpeaks | TimeBack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (36 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 36 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Rimah Aldaghfaq | Nicholas Camson |
In-app purchases
iSpeaks
No in-app purchases
TimeBack
- TimeBack Premium Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- TimeBack Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- TimeBack Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- 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
