# TimeBack vs REACH Together

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.

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.

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.

TimeBack ships an update weekly, REACH Together every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeBack | REACH Together |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeback-block-addictive-apps/id6748564790/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reach-together/id6756876391/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Camson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695630069) | [NIKHILSHAN GUNAS MARUDAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863379277) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeBack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeback-block-addictive-apps/id6748564790)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeBack Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| TimeBack Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TimeBack Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| TimeBack Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 TimeBack Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 TimeBack Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 TimeBack Points | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 TimeBack Points | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best Screen Time Control App
- 👍 Great Tool
- 👍 Great way to reduce screen time
- 👍 Smooth
- 👍 Productivity increased working from home


### REACH Together

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reach-together/id6756876391)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 30, 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.*