BackToLife Parent vs Napkin Plan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BackToLife Parent
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BackToLife Parent is a parental control for your child's social media: it removes what hooks them (Reels, Shorts and infinite scroll) and helps you protect them from what's dangerous, like strangers and content that isn't right for their age. Looking for a way to remove Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts or TikTok's For You feed from your child's phone without banning social media? BackToLife Parent is built for exactly that. WHY IT'S DIFFERENT Instagram has no button to turn off Reels. Blocking the whole app causes fights at home, and counting minutes doesn't change what happens inside. What hooks teenagers isn't social media itself: it's the endless videos and the recommendations designed to keep them there. BackToLife removes exactly that and keeps the rest: talking to friends, searching and learning. WHAT IT REMOVES The Reels tab, Shorts and TikTok's For You feed, always Explore, suggestions and AI-generated posts Reels in the feed, autoplay, stories, likes and comments, if you want Ads on Instagram and YouTube WHAT IT KEEPS Their chats and messages with friends The accounts they choose to follow What they search for on purpose SAFER By removing Explore, For You and suggestions, your child only sees what the accounts they follow post and what they search for, not what the algorithm pushes at them. When you set up the app, we also guide you to turn on Instagram's official protections for minors: private account, messages from strangers and age-appropriate content. WHAT YOU CAN DO FROM YOUR PHONE Choose which social networks they get: Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X Different filters for each network: you choose what is removed, network by network Different schedules for school days and weekends Block apps on their phone when needed See how much time they spend, when and on which network Several children on the same account Your child can't turn the filters off. On their phone they'll see: "Filters are managed by your parents". NO SPYING BackToLife doesn't read their messages or conversations. You see usage, not content. No ads and no selling data. Parenting isn't surveillance. GETTING STARTED TAKES 2 MINUTES 1. Download BackToLife on your child's phone and BackToLife Parent on yours. 2. Link them with a QR code. 3. It comes with the recommended filters already on. Adjust them if you want. WHO IT'S FOR For parents who are about to give their child a first phone or first social media accounts and want to get it right from the start. Also for families where the phone is already a daily battle. BackToLife was born in Madrid, made by a young team that grew up with these platforms and knows exactly what makes them addictive. BackToLife Parent requires a subscription. Questions? Write to info@backtolife.site or visit backtolife.site Privacy Policy: https://backtolife.site/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://backtolife.site/terms
Napkin Plan
Visualize furniture placement in your home by uploading floor plans and dragging realistic furniture models. This tool helps you avoid costly moving mistakes and make informed purchasing decisions before you commit.
- Upload any floor plan
- Calibrate scale with two taps
- Drag real-size furniture
- Measure tool
- Rotate furniture
- Real-time collaboration
- Syncs with web app
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Will the couch fit? Stop guessing. Upload a photo of any floor plan, drag real-size furniture onto it, and know the answer before moving day. Napkin Plan is the floor planner for normal people — no CAD skills, no learning curve. If you can sketch on a napkin, you can use Napkin Plan. HOW IT WORKS 1. Upload any floor plan — a listing screenshot, a photo of paper plans, even a hand sketch 2. Calibrate the scale in two taps using any distance you know 3. Drag in furniture with real dimensions — beds, sofas, dining tables, desks, and more 4. See exactly what fits, measure walkways, and rearrange until it works EVERYTHING YOU NEED • 35+ furniture templates with true-to-life dimensions • Custom furniture — enter your exact measurements for any piece • Measure tool — tap two points, get the real distance • Rotate to any angle for tricky corners and diagonal walls • Real-time collaboration — plan together with your partner or roommate • Syncs with the Napkin Plan web app, so your plans follow you everywhere PERFECT FOR • Apartment hunting — compare layouts before you sign • Moving — know what fits before the truck arrives • Rearranging — try ten layouts without lifting a single cushion • Furniture shopping — check the size before you buy ON IPHONE AND IPAD Build your plan on iPad or the web, where there's room to work — then take it with you. On iPhone, open a plan while you're standing in the space to check the layout, confirm a measurement, or nudge something into place. FREE & PRO The free plan includes one floor plan and all core tools — no account gymnastics, no credit card. Napkin Plan Pro ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) adds up to 10 floor plans, multi-level plans for lofts and townhouses, unlimited custom furniture, 4 household members, and removes ads. An App Store subscription automatically includes Pro on the web app too. Will it fit? Find out the napkin way. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://napkinplan.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BackToLife Parent at none against Napkin Plan's shown. Napkin Plan's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. BackToLife Parent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Napkin Plan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BackToLife Parent ships an update every 9 days, Napkin Plan every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | BackToLife Parent | Napkin Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BackToLife | Napkin Plan LLC |
In-app purchases
BackToLife Parent
- Premium Yearly$8.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
Napkin Plan
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Pro Annual (save 33%)7 Days trial$39.991 Year









