Comparison

TimeBack vs REACH Together

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

REACH Together

This app helps you achieve your goals through social accountability. Create challenges, post daily proof, and get verified by friends to stay on track. Track your progress with visual streaks and build momentum towards your aspirations.

Highlights
  • Create daily or weekly challenges
  • Post photo/video proof of progress
  • Peer verification system
  • Streak tracking with calendar view
  • Join challenges from others
  • Follow friends and build your circle
Features
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Reach helps you achieve your goals with the power of social accountability. Create challenges, post daily proof, and get verified by friends who keep you honest. STAY ACCOUNTABLE Set personal challenges for fitness, studying, diet, hobbies, or any goal. Post photo or video proof of your progress and let your community verify you're staying on track. TRACK YOUR STREAK Build momentum with streak tracking. See your progress on a visual calendar and watch your consistency grow day by day. CHALLENGE TOGETHER Join challenges from friends or invite others to join yours. When you're accountable to real people, you're more likely to follow through. PEER VERIFICATION No more lying to yourself. Your friends review your proof and give it a thumbs up—or call you out. Real accountability from real people. KEY FEATURES: • Create daily or weekly challenges • Post photo/video proof of progress • Peer verification system • Streak tracking with calendar view • Join challenges from others • Follow friends and build your circle Whether you're hitting the gym, learning a new skill, or building better habits. Reach gives you the accountability system you need to actually follow through. Download Reach and start achieving your goals today.

Screenshots

TimeBack4 screens
REACH Together4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: REACH Together at none against TimeBack's 8. REACH Together also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). TimeBack's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 10). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TimeBack sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. REACH Together asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TimeBack against 5.0 for REACH Together. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeBack ships an update weekly, REACH Together every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TimeBack versus REACH Together: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeBackREACH Together
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (38 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better10
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB60 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNicholas CamsonNIKHILSHAN GUNAS MARUDAI

Customer experience

TimeBack

All ratings36 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

REACH Together

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

TimeBack

Subscriptions3
  • TimeBack Premium Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • TimeBack Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • TimeBack Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • 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
None

REACH Together

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeBack free?
TimeBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is REACH Together free?
REACH Together is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TimeBack or REACH Together?
TimeBack and REACH Together are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 38 and 10 ratings respectively.
Do TimeBack or REACH Together have ads?
Neither TimeBack nor REACH Together shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeBack or REACH Together?
TimeBack ships an update weekly, and REACH Together every 11 days. Most recently, TimeBack was updated on October 30, 2026 and REACH Together on October 11, 2026.

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