Comparison

Back to This vs Middle Path

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

Head to head
About

Back to This

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You save a link "for later." Later never comes. Back to This fixes that. Instead of dumping links into a bookmark folder you'll never open again, Back to This reminds you — again and again — until you actually open the link or delete it. It's a link inbox with a nudge, not a graveyard. THE 15 RULE Your inbox holds up to 15 active links. Save a 16th and the oldest quietly moves to your Archive. A short, finishable list instead of an endless pile — because if everything is saved, nothing is. HOW IT WORKS • Paste or share a link from any app • Tag WHY you saved it — Read Later, Learn, Work, Idea, Buy, Watch, Reference • Pick WHEN and HOW OFTEN to be reminded • Get repeated reminders until you open it or let it go BUILT TO BE FAST • Save from any app with the Share extension • Tap a reminder to jump straight to the link • Open in the related app, or read inside the app • Clean, distraction-free, light and simple WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT • No feeds, no ads, no social clutter • No account required — your links stay on your device • Reminders that don't let you forget • A calm inbox that stays small on purpose Stop bookmarking things into the void. Save it, and let Back to This bring you back. — Back to This Pro Try everything free for 7 days. After the trial, keep Pro for the listed price per month. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. https://getbacktothis.com/terms

About

Middle Path

Features
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Middle Path Life turns the wisdom of balance—not clinging to either extreme—into modern cards and micro-practices you can actually use. When work stress, relationships, perfectionism, comparison, uncertainty, or self-worth pull you between “must control everything” and “give up entirely,” this app offers a clearer middle view—and a 1–3 minute step you can take today. No medical claims. No guaranteed outcomes. Just a practical way to see conditions more fully and live with steadier balance. TODAY’S CARD • Six life themes with a rich card library • Three-part format: extreme traps → middle-path insight → micro-practice • Optional journal notes saved on your device THEME PATHS • 156 weekly programs across three years • First 7 weeks free • Premium unlocks weeks 8–156 MICRO-PRACTICES • Awareness, breath, writing, body grounding, small action, and reframe • Short enough for busy days PRIVACY & BOUNDARIES • Journal and progress stay local by default • Not a medical or therapy service • For deeper traditional study, please seek a qualified teacher SUBSCRIPTIONS • Annual: US$14.99/year with a 1-month free trial; renews automatically unless canceled • Lifetime: US$49.99 one-time unlock • Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions EULA:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Back to This4 screens
Middle Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

Back to This and Middle Path are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Back to This sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Middle Path sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Back to This versus Middle Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBack to ThisMiddle Path
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuanite FZECHANG HAO LI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Back to This

Subscriptions1
  • Back to This Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
2 purchases

Middle Path

Subscriptions1
  • Middle Path Annual (Family share)1 Month trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Middle Path lifetime Family share-$49.99

Questions

Is Back to This free?
Back to This is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Middle Path free?
Middle Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Back to This or Middle Path have ads?
Neither Back to This nor Middle Path shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Back to This or Middle Path?
Back to This ships an update every 3 weeks, and Middle Path every 3 weeks. Most recently, Back to This was updated on October 12, 2026 and Middle Path on October 5, 2026.

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