TimeBack vs ActNow

Take your time back. TimeBack helps you cut screen time with real, enforceable blocks — 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 • Daily Limits — give any app a per-day allowance; when it's spent, the app is blocked for the rest of the day • Forced Breaks — auto-pause after continuous use, so marathon sessions get a breather • Schedules — block apps during focus hours, dinner time or bedtime, on the weekdays you choose • Location Blocks — apps lock automatically when you arrive somewhere (library, office, classroom) • Your words on the wall — customize the block screen's title, message and buttons STAY HONEST • Face ID lock protects your settings • Optional guardian passcode — hand the key to someone you trust, so quitting is never one tap away • Prevent App Deletion — stops the impulsive "just delete the blocker" move (iOS applies this to all apps on the device while enabled) SEE PROGRESS • Today's usage and distraction counts at a glance • Weekly Review — 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 — 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.

Before doom-scrolling takes over, let your body move first. ActNow helps you set daily limits on attention-intensive apps — TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Reels, and more. When the quota is used up, those apps are shielded by the system. To earn a short bonus window, open ActNow, straighten your arm, and draw shoulder circles. Circle count rises with each unlock, so “just a few more minutes” has a real cost. — What you get — • Pick the apps to guard; set per-app and global limits • Auto-shield at the limit; draw circles in ActNow to unlock (+10 minutes) • Calibrate your circle gesture; filters out wrist-wagging cheats • Weekend/holiday ×2 quota (subscription); tighter limits at night or low battery • Fully on-device: no account, no server uploads Category: screen time/screen time control Action: blocker/app limit/block/focus Scene: tiktok, instagram, youtube, facebook, reddit Benefits: self control/focus/productivity/detox — Who it’s for — Anyone who wants less feed-scrolling and more time for what they truly want to do. — Subscription (ActNow Premium, yearly) — With a subscription you get: • Unlimited managed apps • Customizable global daily limit • Weekend/holiday ×2 quotas • Today’s usage stats and unlock history You may also try full features for 3 days after onboarding at no charge (no purchase required). The local trial is independent of the yearly subscription purchase. After trial or without subscription, free tier: 1 managed app, fixed 2-hour global limit. Price shown in the App Store for your region; payment charged to Apple ID; cancel at least 24 hours before renewal in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. — Legal — Privacy Policy: https://lowoodz.github.io/ActNow/privacy.html Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ — Privacy — Screen Time, motion sensors, and battery state are used only on-device for limits and circle detection. See the in-app privacy note.