# SharedKey vs BePresent

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BePresent at 67% against SharedKey's 0%. BePresent also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). SharedKey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

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

BePresent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 64K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SharedKey's written reviews are positive against 67% of BePresent's.

SharedKey ships an update every 4 months, BePresent every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SharedKey | BePresent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharedkey/id1450281408/reviews) | **[4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **64K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **67.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#33** |
| Size | 40 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SharedKey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450281407) | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) |

## What reviewers say

### SharedKey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharedkey/id1450281408)

Organize shared property details, schedules, and guest information. This app streamlines communication and creates a welcoming experience for family, co-owners, and guests of vacation homes.

**Highlights:** Booking calendars, Property information and instructions, Key contacts, Local guide, Notice boards, Member and guest management, Guest book

**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:** #33 Top Free · Productivity, #63 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 SharedKey free?

SharedKey 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, SharedKey or BePresent?

BePresent is rated higher. SharedKey averages 2.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while BePresent averages 4.8 from 64K ratings.

### Do SharedKey or BePresent have ads?

BePresent shows ads; SharedKey does not.

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

SharedKey ships an update every 4 months, and BePresent every 5 days. Most recently, SharedKey was updated on September 21, 2026 and BePresent on September 27, 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.*