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BePresent: Screen Time Control

BePresent: Screen Time Control

Block apps, focus & rewards

62K ratings
3288 reviews
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💪 Health & Fitness
📊 Productivity
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 29, 2022
  • August 28, 2026

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Developer

Screen Detox Inc
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About

This app helps you regain control of your screen time through app blocking, gamified challenges, and real-life rewards. It encourages users to reduce phone usage, improve productivity, and enhance mental well-being by making digital detox engaging and beneficial.

✓App Blocking Sessions (Individual, Group, BEAST MODE)
✓Set Daily Goals and Build Streaks
✓Monetary Stakes for Commitment
✓Weekly Leaderboards and Friend Challenges
✓Earn Real-Life Rewards (e.g., subscriptions, classes)
✓Hourly Scrolling Awareness Reminders
✓Time Tracking and Daily Reports
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of BePresent. Based on 62K 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
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What's New in BePresent

0.18.98

August 28, 2026

We made improvements and squashed bugs to make BePresent better for you.

Subscription plans

Annual

Annual subscription to Present Pro

$24.991 Year
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Charts

Top Free

📈 74+4

Productivity

This app rose +4 positions in Productivity chart.

Last updated on September 1, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 78-6

Productivity

This app dropped -6 positions in Productivity chart.

Last updated on September 1, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Expensive but

A lot to pay… but For now … makes my time more valuable
ginger fargoginger fargo

Great week 1 feel so much better

I have recommended Be Present to a whole lot of people. One week and I sleep better. I had weekends turned off but I am turning them on. It’s worth it.
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Love it

It’s working!!!!
Jami annJami ann

Great app

I had the trial run of the app and really enjoyed it. Great concept but unfortunately I simply need my phone too much for work. I was charged and their customer service gave me a full refund 🥰
hummusfoushummusfous

Great app, easy to use

User friendly does what it says and is easy to use!
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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Freezing and crashing issues

Bug

Inaccurate screen time reporting

Bug

Inability to restore purchases

Bug

Persistent app blocking even after uninstallation

Bug

Setup process getting stuck on permissions

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Requested Features

5 requests

Allow selective app blocking

Feature

Exclude certain apps from screen time tracking

Feature

More customization options for notifications

Feature

Expand to iPad and other devices

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Improve overall stability and reliability

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FAQ

What does BePresent do?

BePresent is an application designed to help users control their screen time and increase productivity. It uses a combination of app blocking, gamification, social challenges, and real-life rewards to motivate users to spend less time on their phones and improve their overall well-being.

What are the key features of BePresent?

Key features include app blocking sessions (individual, group, and BEAST MODE), the ability to set daily goals and build streaks, monetary stakes to back commitment, weekly leaderboards for competition, earning real-life rewards, hourly scrolling awareness reminders, and detailed time tracking with daily reports.

How does BePresent make money?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This likely includes options for premium features, additional rewards, or enhanced functionality that users can choose to buy to further customize their experience.

Who is BePresent for?

This app is designed for anyone who wants to reduce their screen time, improve their focus, and enhance their mental health and quality of life. It's particularly useful for individuals struggling with phone addiction or those who want a more structured and rewarding approach to digital well-being.

Can I use BePresent with friends?

Yes, BePresent supports group app blocking sessions where you can team up with friends for joint tech time-outs. You can share updates, cheer each other on, and maintain accountability, making the process of reducing screen time a shared and motivating experience.