BePresent User Reviews
Customer Experience
~ Based on 3,528 written reviews from the US App Store.
What users say
Summarized from real user reviews of BePresent. Based on 64K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.
Positive things
- 🚀Helps reduce screen time
- 👍Gamification and rewards system
- 🤝Ability to compete with friends
- 🕰️Provides helpful notifications and reminders
- 💡Innovative approach to tackling phone addiction
Negative things
- 🐛Inconsistent screen time tracking
- 🔒Inability to selectively block apps
- 💰Paywall for advanced features
- 🤖Condescending and passive-aggressive notifications
- 🔧Buggy and glitchy performance
Is BePresent Safe?
BePresent: Screen Time Control appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for BePresent is 96/100.
This assessment is based on 63,509 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.8/5.
Safety Analysis
~ Based on 63,509 App Store ratings for BePresent.
Is BePresent Legit?
BePresent: Screen Time Control appears to be a legitimate app. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for BePresent is 88/100.
Based on 88 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.
Top reviews
I’d like to rate zero stars but I cannot. I downloaded this for the free trial, decided I didn’t want it, and deleted it. I was then charged SIXTY (yes 60) dollars for an app I DO NOT HAVE. this company then sold my info to Link, who has my credit card and won’t refund me. The purchase DOES NOT GO THROUGH APPLE so I cannot request a refund through Apple. Link has my full credit card, home address and name and WILL not refund this account and their website sends me in circles. Apple says I have no purchases because they can’t see the Link purchase. I want to cry.
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I have been using the app for 1 year now. It has been great and forced me to actually be present in my life and not on my phone all the time. I love how when I try to open a restricted app it will ask me if I want to “give up” 😂 that made me more stubborn and not willing to give in and break my record.
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If you struggle with avoiding the hard things and going and pushing and getting it done, this is perfect to help you stop you from yourself if you run to phone apps!
BePresent has allowed me to understand how frequently I result to apps that I have a habit of wasting time on.
If you’re genuinely committed to cutting down your screen time, and willing to make the effort, this app works. It doesn’t stop you from using the apps, but it makes it easier to use them less. It’s made a dramatic difference for me in a short time, especially with the specific apps that I was most addicted to. It’s still challenging, but over time, even the urges to open those apps have greatly reduced. Yesterday I literally forgot to check Instagram for several hours. I wish it were not a subscription model (i’d rather buy the app one time and be done), but as long as it keeps working for me, I’ll keep using it.
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Brick is so helpful for me in breaking the habit of social media and relearning how to truly focus on tasks.
I downloaded this app to reduce my screen time, it led me to completely deleting social media and I’ve been free from media for a week and counting! Love the set up of the app, not to mention the people behind the app were very helpful when an issue arose. DOWNLOADDDDD
I did free trial but I was going to cancel it once the free trail ends but no they charge me 199.99 for a year!!! I want my money back !
Love it so far, it works really well actually and for once an app with a reasonable price! Would love an option for life time payment too over subscription <3
Love this app
This has been super useful to curb my social media habit
From my understanding I had a 7 day free trial, I used about 3 days of that before canceling and deleting the app. A week later or so I have a $59.99 charge to my account. I’m very confused and am just left wondering if I missed something in the fine print or what? The app itself was whatever, I just want my money back
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Honestly it is pretty different from most “help lower my screen time” apps, it gives you “ breaks” to use certain apps and you get a certain number a day for a certain time limit and you can take breaks on ur downtime hours you set as well, and it game-ifies it in a way that actually helps. I haven’t started paying though but my screen time is already down 50% and I do feel less stressed from social media notifications being limited, just wish it was cheaper
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Helps me stay present
I’m sure this app is very helpful but it’s just way too expensive for me. They only offer an annual plan of $59.99/year. The $4.99/month subscription that is “offered” does not actually exist. Because of this, the free trial is written in a very predatory way. It says that “after the free trial ends, it costs $4.99/month ($59.99 annually)” which implies that you’ll be charged monthly after the trial ends. Only when you confirm the purchase do you find out that it’s an annual charge and there doesn’t seem to be any way to choose a monthly plan. Again, I’m sure it’s a great and very helpful app but it’s out of my price range and I don’t really want to support companies that use predatory tactics.
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So far it’s been great. I have stayed off social media and been more aware of how many time I look for no reason. Habit
Easy to use. Keeps me focused. Great helper to my use of time and personal accountability. Thanks.
I downloaded the app for the weekly free trial as listed. I was immediately charged full price that day. DO NOT fall for their “free trial” week wording.
If it was a bit more affordable I would give it 5 stars. I have regained my true downtime and enjoyed better sleep for a year now thanks to BePresent.
So grateful for be present - stops me from doom scrolling whiling allowing me to participate in social media. Have been using it for a year and my relationship with my phone is so much better
