# BackToLife Focus vs Lettuce

BackToLife Focus and Lettuce are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. BackToLife Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Lettuce sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BackToLife Focus ships an update every 3 days, Lettuce every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BackToLife Focus | Lettuce |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lettuce-screen-time-control/id6759941972/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 128 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lou Philip Carstens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878383466) | [Stanislav Perevozchikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881800184) |

## What reviewers say

### BackToLife Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtolife-focus/id6759390498)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BackToLife Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| BackToLife Pro | $24.99 | per year |


### Lettuce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lettuce-screen-time-control/id6759941972)

This app uses a virtual plant that thrives on focused time and wilts with distracting app usage. It allows users to block specific apps or categories, set manual or recurring focus sessions, and earn rewards for consistent focus. All features require a subscription.

**Highlights:** Focus plant visualizer, App and category blocking, Manual and scheduled focus sessions, Lock screen live activity, Streaks, badges, and daily goals, Vacation mode

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lettuce Premium (1 Week) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Lettuce Premium (1 Year) | $14.99 | per year |
| Lettuce Premium (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Lettuce Premium (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BackToLife Focus free?

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

### Is Lettuce free?

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

### Do BackToLife Focus or Lettuce have ads?

Neither BackToLife Focus nor Lettuce shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BackToLife Focus or Lettuce?

BackToLife Focus ships an update every 3 days, and Lettuce every 5 days. Most recently, BackToLife Focus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lettuce on October 17, 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.*