Comparison

Regain vs River City

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

Head to head
About

Regain

This app helps you manage your digital habits by blocking distracting applications and tracking your screen time. It offers tools like focus timers and daily goals to promote productivity and balance. Gentle reminders encourage breaks and mindful usage.

Highlights
  • App Blocker
  • Focus Timer (Pomodoro)
  • Screen Time Tracker
  • Daily Goals
  • Break Reminders
  • Whitelists & Lock Mode
  • Widgets
Features
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Regain helps you take control of your screen time and focus on what truly matters. Designed with intention and simplicity, it empowers you to create balance between your digital life and real life. With powerful tools and a calming design, Regain makes it easy to stay mindful and productive throughout your day. Key Features: App Blocker - Stay focused by blocking distracting apps when you need to concentrate. Focus Timer - Use customizable Pomodoro sessions to build deep work habits. Screen Time Tracker - Get insights into your daily app usage and identify time-wasting patterns. Daily Goals - Set personal screen-time goals and track your progress. Break Reminders - Receive gentle reminders to pause, breathe, and recharge. Whitelists & Lock Mode - Keep access to only what's essential, with optional lock protection. Widgets & Minimal Design - Access focus tools directly from your Home Screen. Regain is more than a productivity app it's a mindful companion to help you live intentionally and make every moment count. Privacy Policy: https://sponge-tugboat-107.notion.site/Regain-Privacy-Policy- 273ca28ad2118035b92ae25a26af7f45 Terms of Service: https://sponge-tugboat-107.notion.site/Regain-Terms-of-Use-273ca28ad21180f68157f127e09c4b6f

About

River City

Features
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River City. Lock in. Tap the station. Go dark. River City blocks the social media apps that pull your focus — Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Snapchat, YouTube — the moment you tap your unit's NFC station on the way in. Tap it again on your way out and everything comes back. No willpower required. No settings to fight each day. One tap locks you in, one tap releases you. • Tap an NFC station to go dark or come back up — one station, one tap • Blocks distracting apps for real using Apple Screen Time — icons gray out and won't open • Your calls, texts, maps, and mission apps stay untouched • Set it up once — grant one permission, pick your apps, done • Fully on-device. No account, no tracking, no data collected

Screenshots

Regain4 screens
River City4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: River City at none against Regain's 3. River City also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Regain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. River City asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Regain versus River City: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRegainRiver City
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnikwork Systems LLPImagery Intelligence

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Regain

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

River City

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Regain free?
Regain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is River City free?
River City is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Regain or River City have ads?
Neither Regain nor River City shows ads.

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