# EcoGPT vs MinuteBack

The clearest difference is rating: EcoGPT at 4.8 against MinuteBack's 2.0. EcoGPT also leads on ratings volume (9.6K vs 4) and chart position (#106 vs unranked). MinuteBack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EcoGPT sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. MinuteBack asks for nothing beyond the download.

EcoGPT holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EcoGPT has 9.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

EcoGPT ships an update weekly, MinuteBack every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EcoGPT | MinuteBack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecogpt/id6756059656/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minuteback/id6812306067/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 202 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EcoGPT Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785926865) | [嘉蓉 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537592576) |

## What reviewers say

### EcoGPT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecogpt/id6756059656)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Free · Productivity, #191 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This AI chatbot offers powerful writing, thinking, and creative assistance with a focus on reducing environmental impact. It provides efficient processing and transparent eco-tracking, allowing users to contribute to tree planting with their usage.

**Highlights:** AI chatbot for writing and ideation, Environmentally responsible AI processing, Eco-impact dashboard, Tree planting contributions, Unlimited chats (Premium), Image generation (Premium), Web search (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription. | $7.00 | per month |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| EcoGPT Yearly Subscription. | $9.99 | per year |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription. | $10.00 | per month |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription. | $10.00 | per month |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription. | $14.99 | per month |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription. | $19.99 | per month |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription. | $20.00 | per month |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription. | $24.99 | per month |
| EcoGPT Yearly Subscription. | $29.00 | per year |
| EcoGPT Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| EcoGPT Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| EcoGPT Yearly Subscription. | $59.99 | per year |
| EcoGPT Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| EcoGPT Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


### MinuteBack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minuteback/id6812306067)

This app helps you intentionally disconnect from your phone to create screen-free moments. It tracks the time you reclaim and shows how you spend it on activities like reading, family, or rest. Earn rewards for consistent screen-free periods.

**Highlights:** Screen-Free Moments, Reclaimed Time Tracking, Life Map for Time Allocation, Screen Time Insights, Weekly Progress Reports, Reward Boxes and Time Points, Rewards Redemption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EcoGPT free?

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

### Is MinuteBack free?

MinuteBack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EcoGPT or MinuteBack?

EcoGPT is rated higher. EcoGPT averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while MinuteBack averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do EcoGPT or MinuteBack have ads?

Both EcoGPT and MinuteBack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, EcoGPT or MinuteBack?

EcoGPT ships an update weekly, and MinuteBack every 3 days. Most recently, EcoGPT was updated on November 3, 2026 and MinuteBack on October 31, 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.*