# Lifeback vs Screen Time Control

Lifeback and Screen Time Control both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Screen Time Control's written reviews are positive against 53% of Lifeback's. Lifeback's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lifeback sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month and Screen Time Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Lifeback against 4.5 for Screen Time Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 33 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Lifeback's written reviews are positive against 74% of Screen Time Control's.

Lifeback ships an update every 6 days, Screen Time Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lifeback | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeback-screen-time-control/id6636464956/reviews) | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-inscreen/id6737131495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **79** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Control. Alt. Delete. LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762687184) | [Vaibhav Negi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747178744) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $3.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $4.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $5.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $6.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $7.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $8.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $10.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $11.00 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $12.00 | 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


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-inscreen/id6737131495)

This app promotes mindful screen time usage by prompting regular reflection and offering optional focus sessions. It guides users toward healthier digital habits through awareness and subtle nudges, rather than strict blocking. Data is kept private on the device.

**Highlights:** Mindful screen time prompts, Optional focus sessions, Daily activity notifications, App blocking for routines, Privacy-focused data storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inscreen (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Inscreen (Monthly for Family) | $3.99 | per month |
| Inscreen (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Inscreen (Yearly for Family) | $29.99 | per year |
| Inscreen (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Inscreen (Lifetime for Family) | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lifeback free?

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

### Is Screen Time Control free?

Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lifeback or Screen Time Control?

Lifeback and Screen Time Control are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 79 and 33 ratings respectively.

### Do Lifeback or Screen Time Control have ads?

Neither Lifeback nor Screen Time Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lifeback or Screen Time Control?

Lifeback ships an update every 6 days, and Screen Time Control fortnightly. Most recently, Lifeback was updated on October 5, 2026 and Screen Time Control on September 21, 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.*