# Bean Tracker vs BePresent

The clearest difference is rating: BePresent at 4.8 against Bean Tracker's 4.0. BePresent also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (67K vs 41). Bean Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

BePresent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 67K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Bean Tracker's written reviews are positive against 68% of BePresent's.

Bean Tracker ships an update every 8 months, BePresent every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bean Tracker | BePresent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-tracker/id1503960955/reviews) | **[4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **67K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#28** |
| Size | 28 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Callum Hill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130167139) | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) |

## What reviewers say

### Bean Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-tracker/id1503960955)

This app helps home coffee roasters meticulously track their roasting process. It allows users to manage green beans, record detailed roast information, and rate their results to find the best beans. The app offers a simple timer and automatic inventory calculations for a streamlined experience.

**Highlights:** Track green bean details, Record detailed roast information, Manage green bean inventory, Simple in-app timer, Automatic inventory calculations, Rate roasts and discover best beans

**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:** #28 Top Grossing · Productivity, #29 Top Free · 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 Bean Tracker free?

Bean Tracker 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, Bean Tracker or BePresent?

BePresent is rated higher. Bean Tracker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while BePresent averages 4.8 from 67K ratings.

### Do Bean Tracker or BePresent have ads?

Both Bean Tracker and BePresent show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bean Tracker or BePresent?

Bean Tracker ships an update every 8 months, and BePresent every 5 days. Most recently, Bean Tracker was updated on October 4, 2026 and BePresent on October 13, 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.*