# Prayminder vs BePresent

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Prayminder at none against BePresent's 23. Prayminder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (97% vs 67%). BePresent's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (65K vs 4.9K). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Prayminder asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Prayminder against 4.8 for BePresent. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 65K ratings behind it against 4.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Prayminder's written reviews are positive against 67% of BePresent's.

Prayminder ships an update every 3 weeks, BePresent every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prayminder | BePresent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayminder/id1309466339/reviews)** | [4.8 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K | **65K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.9% of reviews** | 67.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#32** |
| Size | 39 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prayminder AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745778201) | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) |

## What reviewers say

### Prayminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prayminder/id1309466339)

This app helps users integrate prayer into their daily lives with gentle reminders and a personal prayer list. It fosters a consistent connection with God throughout the day, allowing users to track answered prayers and maintain a record of gratitude.

**Highlights:** Personal prayer list, Daily randomized prayer reminders, Scheduled reminders, Add notes to prayers, Mark prayers as answered, Track prayer frequency

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Helpful for prayer life
- 📝 Organized prayer tracking
- 🔔 Useful reminders
- 🕰️ Consistent prayer habit
- 🙌 Answered prayers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited prayer details
- 🔄 Notifications stop without 'Amen'
- 🗑️ Difficulty deleting/archiving prayers

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard blocks editing prayers
- Notifications not always working

**Requested features**

- Categorize prayers (people, topics, etc.)
- Customize notification frequency per prayer
- Track answered prayers separately
- Search/sort prayers
- Share prayers with others


### BePresent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Free · Productivity, #41 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly (Mid Tier) | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly (1-Week Free Trial) | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly (1-Week Free Trial) | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly (1-Week Free Trial) | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual (Mid Tier) | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual (1-Week Free Trial) | $24.99 | per year |
| BePresent Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Free Trial for BePresent Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Monthly (1-Week Free Trial) | $24.99 | per month |
| BePresent Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| BePresent Pro Family | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual (1-Week Free Trial) | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual (High Tier) | $44.99 | per year |
| Annual (1-Week Free Trial) | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual (3-Day Free Trial) | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual (30-day Trial) | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual (1-Week Free Trial) | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual (2-week Free Trial) | $59.99 | per year |
| BePresent Pro Family (iCloud) | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual (1-Week Free Trial) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps reduce screen time
- 👍 Gamification and rewards system
- 🤝 Ability to compete with friends
- 🕰️ Provides helpful notifications and reminders
- 💡 Innovative approach to tackling phone addiction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent screen time tracking
- 🔒 Inability to selectively block apps
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🤖 Condescending and passive-aggressive notifications
- 🔧 Buggy and glitchy performance

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prayminder free?

Prayminder 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, Prayminder or BePresent?

Prayminder is rated higher. Prayminder averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while BePresent averages 4.8 from 65K ratings.

### Do Prayminder or BePresent have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Prayminder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Prayminder or BePresent?

Prayminder ships an update every 3 weeks, and BePresent every 5 days. Most recently, Prayminder was updated on September 30, 2026 and BePresent on October 1, 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.*