Comparison

TimeBack vs Humans App

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

Head to head
About

TimeBack

Features
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Take your time back. TimeBack helps you cut screen time with real, enforceable blocks โ€” not just gentle reminders. Built on Apple's Screen Time technology, it stays out of your way until the moment you need willpower most. BLOCK YOUR WAY โ€ข Daily Limits โ€” give any app a per-day allowance; when it's spent, the app is blocked for the rest of the day โ€ข Forced Breaks โ€” auto-pause after continuous use, so marathon sessions get a breather โ€ข Schedules โ€” block apps during focus hours, dinner time or bedtime, on the weekdays you choose โ€ข Location Blocks โ€” apps lock automatically when you arrive somewhere (library, office, classroom) โ€ข Your words on the wall โ€” customize the block screen's title, message and buttons STAY HONEST โ€ข Face ID lock protects your settings โ€ข Optional guardian passcode โ€” hand the key to someone you trust, so quitting is never one tap away โ€ข Prevent App Deletion โ€” stops the impulsive "just delete the blocker" move (iOS applies this to all apps on the device while enabled) SEE PROGRESS โ€ข Today's usage and distraction counts at a glance โ€ข Weekly Review โ€” a quiet Sunday summary of the time you took back PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your device. No account, no analytics, no server. TimeBack asks for Screen Time permission to block apps โ€” that is its only required permission. Location is requested only if you use Location Blocks. Built by an indie developer. If TimeBack helps you, you can buy me a coffee in Settings.

About

Humans App

Features
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Humans is your emotional wellness companion โ€” a safe, judgement-free space to process feelings, resolve conflict, and build resilience. Mediator Mode โ€” Resolve Conflict Together. Invite your partner, friend, or colleague into a private mediation space. Each person reflects privately before an AI mediator brings both sides together with neutral summaries, empathy prompts, and guided pauses. No one sees each other's messages โ€” only the shared summary. A calmer way to work through disagreements. Therapist Mode โ€” Talk through what's on your mind with an empathetic AI companion, journal and log your mood. Empathy Mode โ€” Practice seeing situations from someone else's perspective. Reframing Mode โ€” Transform negative thought patterns into balanced ones Humans is not a replacement for professional therapy. If you're in crisis, the app provides direct links to crisis resources including Samaritans (UK) and 988 Lifeline (US).

Screenshots

TimeBack4 screens
Humans App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Humans App at none against TimeBack's 1. Humans App also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. TimeBack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Humans App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
TimeBack versus Humans App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeBackHumans App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.213.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size34 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerthomas kiangDOMINIC ALEXANDER PORTMAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimeBack

One-time1
  • Buy the Developer a Coffee$3.99
None

Humans App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeBack free?
TimeBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Humans App free?
Humans App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeBack or Humans App have ads?
Neither TimeBack nor Humans App shows ads.

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