Comparison

TimeBack vs MonArc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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.

About

MonArc

Features
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MonArc t'aide à tenir tes habitudes tout l'hiver, avec d'autres personnes qui font la même chose. Tu choisis trois habitudes et leur rythme : tous les jours, ou quelques fois par semaine. Chaque jour, tu valides ce que tu as fait. Avec une photo, tu gagnes la totalité des points. Tout le monde est dans le même Winter Arc. Tes preuves photo apparaissent dans le fil, visibles par tous les participants. Les autres réagissent, commentent, et tu vois qui avance. Le classement de la semaine se fige chaque dimanche à 21h. Le lundi, une nouvelle semaine commence. Le classement de l'arc additionne tout depuis le premier jour. Dans MonArc : - Trois habitudes à ton rythme, quotidiennes ou quelques fois par semaine - Des preuves photo, visibles par tous les participants - Des réactions et des commentaires sous chaque preuve - Un classement de la semaine et un classement de tout l'arc - Des grades de Recrue à Légende, qui ne redescendent jamais - Des badges et une série de jours d'affilée - Un rappel le matin et un rappel avant le gel du dimanche - Le Winter Arc 2026, qui démarre le 1er octobre pour tout le monde Respect et sécurité Chaque preuve, chaque commentaire et chaque profil peuvent être signalés. Tu peux bloquer un utilisateur à tout moment. Les signalements sont examinés sous 24 heures. MonArc est réservé aux personnes de 16 ans et plus.

Screenshots

TimeBack4 screens
MonArc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MonArc at none against TimeBack's 1. MonArc also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). TimeBack's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeBack ships an update every 3 days, MonArc weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
TimeBack versus MonArc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeBackMonArc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerthomas kiangAnaelle Grambras

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimeBack

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

MonArc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeBack free?
TimeBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MonArc free?
MonArc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeBack or MonArc have ads?
Neither TimeBack nor MonArc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeBack or MonArc?
TimeBack ships an update every 3 days, and MonArc weekly. Most recently, TimeBack was updated on October 31, 2026 and MonArc on November 6, 2026.

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