# Takeback vs Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is ads: Takeback at none against Screen Time Control's shown. Screen Time Control's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Takeback sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Takeback ships an update every 10 days, Screen Time Control every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Takeback | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeback-doomscroll-bootcamp/id6775691812/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gatarn Games Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/820626380) | [Soleia Technologies (OPC) Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876558051) |

## What reviewers say

### Takeback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeback-doomscroll-bootcamp/id6775691812)

This app uses a drill sergeant persona to help you break free from excessive phone use. It negotiates your access to distracting apps and implements a progressive 60-day bootcamp to retrain your habits.

**Highlights:** Drill sergeant accountability, Negotiated app access, Progressive 60-day bootcamp, Customizable difficulty (Chill/Savage), Habit retraining, Time and attention recovery

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Takeback Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Takeback Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Takeback Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-screenpup/id6779902778)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScreenPup Premium Monthly V2 | $9.99 | per month |
| ScreenPup Premium Yearly V2 | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Takeback free?

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

### Is Screen Time Control free?

Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Takeback or Screen Time Control have ads?

Screen Time Control shows ads; Takeback does not.

### Which is updated more often, Takeback or Screen Time Control?

Takeback ships an update every 10 days, and Screen Time Control every 4 days. Most recently, Takeback was updated on September 25, 2026 and Screen Time Control on September 25, 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.*