BePresent: Screen Time Control

BePresent: Screen Time Control

Block apps, focus & rewards

60K ratings
3023 reviews
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💪 Health & Fitness
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 29, 2022
  • August 3, 2026

Features

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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's New in BePresent

0.18.93

August 3, 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

📉 52-3

Productivity

This app dropped -3 positions in Productivity chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

Top Grossing

📊 64

Productivity

The app has maintained its position at 64 recently.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

User reviews

Simple

Great app which really works

What I need

This app has everything thought out and is super easy to use. I’m able to set my own limits and exclude things I want to. It’s been such a good personal challenge to myself to stay off my phone when I don’t need to be on it.

Different Choices

When I select an app and it asks me do I want to use it, I actually pause and ask myself that. It’s been very helpful. Including the days I am not having dinner the same time or going to bed. I make different choices. Which has been very helpful in reducing screen time

6 day streak!

I love this app! It has motivated me to actually be present. It’s so easy to use and keeps me accountable. After 6 days, I am seeing a shift downward in my stress level, distractions, and need to “log in.” Plus, I’m setting an example for my teens who are struggling with new screen boundaries implemented in our home. I wish I would have downloaded this earlier. I’m looking forward to a school year with less screens and more family time!
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Incentives not strong enough

This is a great idea but executed poorly in my experience. There was no clear onboarding (or it was easy to skip) leaving me with no sense of what I was achieving by hitting my screen time goals. Every time I went on the app (usually to unlock something it was blocking me from) I just saw a bunch of ticks that didn’t seem to change whether I avoided apps that day or not. The result was I continued with blocked apps, just in smaller increments, having to confirm I wanted to “lose my streak” or “continue” every 5 mins. I’ve deleted the app even though I’m paid up for another 10 months.
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User experience

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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

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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.