StayBack vs iFocuspace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StayBack
Read full descriptionHide full description
Ever wondered why it's so hard to put down your phone? Because it's right there. StayBack solves this with a simple but effective approach: complete a quick challenge to unlock your restricted apps and earn 15 minutes of screen time. Three unlock challenges to make you "snap out of it" before picking up your phone: PREFRONTAL ACTIVATION Complete 5 rounds of timed "subtract 7" mental math. This engages your prefrontal cortex and breaks the autopilot scrolling loop. After finishing, you may realize you didn't really need your phone. VOCABULARY CHALLENGE Learn 3 English words each time you unlock - memorize, then spell. Turn the urge to check your phone into a learning opportunity and build your vocabulary without even trying. DISTANCE UNLOCK Your iPhone and Apple Watch measure real-time distance via Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. Walk at least 5 meters away to unlock. Physical separation works better than willpower. KEY FEATURES - Choose which apps or categories to restrict - Set daily time limits - Apps lock automatically when time runs out - Three unlock methods to choose from - Apple Watch real-time distance display (for distance unlock) - Runs entirely on-device, zero data uploaded PRIVACY StayBack collects no personal data. No accounts, no cloud, no analytics, no ads. Everything stays on your device. REQUIREMENTS - iPhone 11 or later (UWB required for distance unlock) - Apple Watch (for distance unlock) - iOS 17+ Free download. No in-app purchases. No ads. A small tool by an indie developer, hoping to help you reclaim a little time.
iFocuspace
Transform web content into a paper-like reading experience on E-Ink devices. Enjoy focused reading, study, and writing with features like one-tap casting, reverse touch controls, and customizable display options. All operations are performed locally for enhanced privacy.
- Cast web content to E-Ink devices
- Add any URL as a web app
- Reverse touch controls on E-Ink screen
- Customizable font size and tap zones
- Local data processing for privacy
Read full descriptionHide full description
iFocuspace 让你把任何网页内容投屏到 E-Ink 墨水屏阅读设备, 享受纸质般的专注阅读体验。 主要特性: • 一键投屏到 EDCBook / m5paper-s3 等支持的墨水屏设备 • 自定义网页应用,任意 URL 加入应用列表 • 反向触控:在墨水屏上直接翻页、点击 • 字体缩放 / 翻页区域可自定义 适合长时间阅读、学习、写作场景。 关于隐私: iFocuspace 不收集任何用户数据,所有操作均在本地完成。 完整隐私政策见 keychar.com/privacy.html。 iFocuspace casts any web content to E-Ink reading displays for a paper-like focused reading experience. Key features: • One-tap casting to EDCBook / m5paper-s3 e-ink devices • Add any URL as a web app — works with WeChat Read, Readest, and other reading sites • Reverse touch: turn pages and tap directly on the e-ink screen • Customizable font size, scale, and tap-to-turn zones • Screen stays on during casting — just place the phone on your desk for uninterrupted reading Suitable for long reading sessions, study, and writing. Compatible hardware at keychar.com. Privacy: iFocuspace collects no user data. Everything runs locally. Full privacy policy at keychar.com/privacy.html.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iFocuspace at every 3 days against StayBack's every 2 weeks. StayBack's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StayBack ships an update every 2 weeks, iFocuspace every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StayBack | iFocuspace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Jiyou Information Technology Service Center | Chuchen Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
StayBack
No in-app purchases
iFocuspace
No in-app purchases









