# SchoolCues Admin vs BePresent

The clearest difference is rating: BePresent at 4.8 against SchoolCues Admin's 3.2. BePresent also leads on ratings volume (67K vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). SchoolCues Admin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

BePresent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 67K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of SchoolCues Admin's written reviews are positive against 68% of BePresent's.

SchoolCues Admin ships an update every 3 weeks, BePresent every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SchoolCues Admin | BePresent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolcues-admin/id1380125611/reviews) | **[4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **67K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **68.1% 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 | — | **#29** |
| Size | 38 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SchoolCues](https://appshunter.io/developer/515192289) | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) |

## What reviewers say

### SchoolCues Admin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolcues-admin/id1380125611)

This app enables school administrators and teachers to send instant messages and announcements through various channels. It simplifies school management with modules for newsletters, emails, text messages, and voice calls. An electronic check-in screening tool is also available.

**Highlights:** Instant communication, Multiple messaging channels, Email and text options, Text-to-voice calls, Electronic check-in, School management modules

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Productivity, #35 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 (23)**

| 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 |
| BePresent Family | $59.99 | 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 SchoolCues Admin free?

SchoolCues Admin 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, SchoolCues Admin or BePresent?

BePresent is rated higher. SchoolCues Admin averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while BePresent averages 4.8 from 67K ratings.

### Do SchoolCues Admin or BePresent have ads?

BePresent shows ads; SchoolCues Admin does not.

### Which is updated more often, SchoolCues Admin or BePresent?

SchoolCues Admin ships an update every 3 weeks, and BePresent every 5 days. Most recently, SchoolCues Admin was updated on October 3, 2026 and BePresent on October 15, 2026.

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