# Takeback vs Stop That

The clearest difference is ads: Stop That at none against Takeback's shown. Stop That also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 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 Stop That sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Takeback ships an update every 9 days, Stop That every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Takeback | Stop That |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeback-hardcore-screen-time/id6775691812/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gatarn Games Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/820626380) | [Daniel Keen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780014173) |

## What reviewers say

### Takeback

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


### Stop That

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-that-doomscroll-stopper/id6780014171)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Takeback free?

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

### Is Stop That free?

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

### Do Takeback or Stop That have ads?

Takeback shows ads; Stop That does not.

### Which is updated more often, Takeback or Stop That?

Takeback ships an update every 9 days, and Stop That every 4 days. Most recently, Takeback was updated on October 20, 2026 and Stop That on October 4, 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.*