Comparison

Schlow Card vs BePresent

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Schlow Card

Digitally store all your library cards in one convenient app. Access the library's website easily for event sign-ups, hours, and contact information.

Highlights
  • Store multiple library cards
  • Simplify login process
  • Access library website
  • Sign up for library events
  • View library hours
  • Contact library directly
Features
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Schlow Card makes it easy to keep your library cards accessible on your iPhone. Sign in with your Schlow Centre Region Library card, then quickly display its barcode whenever you visit the library. You can also add and organize cards for family members, making it easier to manage everyone’s library access from one place. Features: • Display a large, scannable library card barcode • Keep one primary card and up to five family cards • Give each card a recognizable nickname • Rename, replace, or remove family cards • Quickly access your online library account • Browse eBooks, events, research resources, children’s services, library hours, and contact information • Call Schlow Centre Region Library directly from the app Your PIN is used only to validate your library card and is not stored by the app. Schlow Card is provided for patrons of Schlow Centre Region Library and participating Centre County Federation of Public Libraries.

About

BePresent

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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BePresent is the #1 app to control your screen time and supercharge your productivity, mental health, and quality of life. Experience life beyond the screen as you reclaim Your Time and earn rewards that improve your life with BePresent! 25 years. That’s the average time you will spend on your phone. With a combination of app blocking, gamification, social competition with friends, and real-life rewards, you will reclaim YEARS of your life like thousands of BePresent members already have. We know you’ve tried to solve this problem before. But we’re not like other screen time apps. ▶ WHAT USERS ARE CELEBRATING ◀ • “I was able to go from 7+ hours per day to less than 2 hours! 10/10 would recommend” - Andrew M. • “FINALLY an app that actually curbs my screen addiction instead of time limits that I just ignore!” - Gina V. • “I’ve tried everything but nothing has worked. I almost gave up before I used BePresent! Thank god I tried it as I’ve reduced my screen time by over 3 hours a day!” - Jack W. Download now to experience life to the fullest. Instead of annoying app blockers or time limits, BePresent makes it fun and easy to stay off your phone. ▶ FEATURES ◀ [ BePresent App Blocking Sessions - Individual, Group, & BEAST MODE ] • Dive into Present Sessions! Dedicate breaks from screens, whether it's a focused study session or a no-phone night out. Team up with friends for Group Sessions and joint tech time-outs. Share updates, cheer, and keep one another accountable—all from within the app. Need a stringent break? Enter BEAST MODE, ensuring unwavering commitment [ Set Daily Goals and Build Your Streak ] • Choose your digital boundaries. Maintain your streak by sticking to set screen time limits. Back your commitment with a monetary stake — overshoot, and that stake's gone. Customize reminders and design your journey to digital well-being. [ Compete on Weekly Leaderboards and Challenge Your Friends] • Show off your productivity prowess by competing against others on weekly leaderboards. Advance tiers so you’ll feel like a productivity superhero every day. Practicing mindful phone habits has never been so motivating and rewarding! [ Earn Real-Life Rewards ] • The ultimate motivation - earn points you can redeem for real-life rewards by limiting your screen time. Best of all, your rewards will also improve your life. Learn to meditate with a premium Headspace subscription. Redeem free workout classes with ClassPass. Schedule discounted therapy sessions with BetterHelp. Earn these rewards and more all by staying off your phone. [ Never Doomscroll Again ] • Set hourly scrolling awareness reminders so you never lose track of time doomscrolling again [ Time Tracking & Daily Reports ] • Measure the moments you're truly present. Access daily and weekly breakdowns, complemented by a comprehensive day-before report, amplifying your adherence to reality. [ Improve Your Well-Being ] • By reducing screen time, you'll improve your overall well-being and gain access to educational content that explains how reducing screen time can benefit you in multiple ways. Learn how to manage ADHD better, improve your mental health, and be more present with your loved ones, all while improving your sleep and becoming less distracted. [ Complete Privacy and Data Security ] • Data dignity, delivered. All of your data is private and safe with Apple’s Screen Time API. We do not have access to any specific content you access on your iPhone, and none of your personal data ever leaves your device. ▶ WE'RE HERE FOR EVERY QUERY ◀ Questions or feedback? Reach us at https://www.getpresentapp.com/ or shoot an email at contact@getpresentapp.com. Let's journey to mindful tech use together. Note: All rewards are sponsored by BePresent and our partners. Apple does not sponsor any of the in-app rewards. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.getpresentapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Schlow Card4 screens
BePresent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BePresent at 4.8 against Schlow Card's 3.1. BePresent also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 65 months) and ratings volume (69K vs 7). Schlow Card's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Schlow Card asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BePresent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 69K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Schlow Card's written reviews are positive against 68% of BePresent's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Schlow Card ships an update every 65 months, BePresent every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Schlow Card versus BePresent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSchlow CardBePresent
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings)4.8 (69K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews68.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings769K — better
Update frequencyEvery 65 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#28 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSchlow Centre Region LibraryScreen Detox Inc

Customer experience

Schlow Card

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

BePresent

All ratings68,492 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews3,920 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative25.2%

Bugs and requests

Schlow Card

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BePresent

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Inaccurate screen time reporting
  • Inability to restore purchases
  • Persistent app blocking even after uninstallation
  • Setup process getting stuck on permissions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow selective app blocking
  • Exclude certain apps from screen time tracking
  • More customization options for notifications
  • Expand to iPad and other devices
  • Improve overall stability and reliability

In-app purchases

None

Schlow Card

No in-app purchases

23 purchases

BePresent

Subscriptions23
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Monthly (Mid Tier)$6.991 Month
  • Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual$24.991 Year
  • Annual (Mid Tier)$24.991 Year
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • BePresent Pro (Annual)$24.991 Year
  • Free Trial for BePresent Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • BePresent Pro (Annual)$29.991 Year
  • BePresent Pro Family$39.991 Year
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual (High Tier)$44.991 Year
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • BePresent Family7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual (3-Day Free Trial)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual (30-day Trial)1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual (2-week Free Trial)14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • BePresent Pro Family (iCloud)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Schlow Card free?
Schlow Card is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BePresent free?
BePresent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Schlow Card or BePresent?
BePresent is rated higher. Schlow Card averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while BePresent averages 4.8 from 69K ratings.
Do Schlow Card or BePresent have ads?
BePresent shows ads; Schlow Card does not.
Which is updated more often, Schlow Card or BePresent?
Schlow Card ships an update every 65 months, and BePresent every 5 days. Most recently, Schlow Card was updated on October 21, 2026 and BePresent on October 23, 2026.

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