# Uninstall vs Takeback

The clearest difference is ads: Uninstall at none against Takeback's shown. Uninstall also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Uninstall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Takeback sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Uninstall against 5.0 for Takeback. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Uninstall's written reviews are positive against 75% of Takeback's.

Uninstall ships an update every 5 days, Takeback every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Uninstall | Takeback |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uninstall-screen-time-control/id6761068093/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeback-hardcore-screen-time/id6775691812/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bord LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885550852) | [Gatarn Games Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/820626380) |

## What reviewers say

### Uninstall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uninstall-screen-time-control/id6761068093)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers flexible blocking options, including one-time and recurring routines, with built-in friction to prevent easy overrides.

**Highlights:** Block any app, category, or website, One-time blocks (15 min - 24 hours), Recurring routines by weekday and time, Multi-day schedules, Friction-based override system, Track reclaimed hours

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Uninstall Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Uninstall Premium Annual | $34.99 | per year |


### Takeback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeback-hardcore-screen-time/id6775691812)

This app uses an AI coach to help you quit doomscrolling and regain control of your phone usage. It offers various modes to restrict access to social apps, requiring valid reasons for entry and learning your scrolling habits to adjust your plan.

**Highlights:** AI-powered screen time coaching, Customizable app access modes, Reason-based app entry, Adaptive daily limits, Earn extra time through activities, Focus blocks and proof of activity

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Takeback Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Takeback Monthly Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Takeback Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Takeback Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Takeback Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Takeback Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Takeback Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Takeback Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| Takeback Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| Takeback Pro Annual | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Uninstall free?

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

### Is Takeback free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Uninstall or Takeback?

Uninstall and Takeback are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Uninstall or Takeback have ads?

Takeback shows ads; Uninstall does not.

### Which is updated more often, Uninstall or Takeback?

Uninstall ships an update every 5 days, and Takeback every 9 days. Most recently, Uninstall was updated on October 31, 2026 and Takeback on November 1, 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.*