# Weston Works vs BePresent

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Weston Works at none against BePresent's 24. Weston Works also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). BePresent's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 56 months) and ratings volume (71K vs 5). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Weston Works against 4.8 for BePresent. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 71K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Weston Works ships an update every 56 months, BePresent every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weston Works | BePresent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weston-works/id1516330072/reviews) | **[4.8 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **71K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 68.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 56 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 29 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Weston (FL)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516330071) | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) |

## What reviewers say

### Weston Works

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weston-works/id1516330072)

Report community issues like missed garbage pickup or streetlight outages with GPS location and photos. Track service requests until resolved. Access city news, events, and park information.

**Highlights:** Report community issues, Pinpoint issue location with GPS, Attach photos to reports, Track service request status, Access city news and events, Connect on social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Productivity, #33 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 Weston Works free?

Weston Works 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, Weston Works or BePresent?

BePresent is rated higher. Weston Works averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while BePresent averages 4.8 from 71K ratings.

### Do Weston Works or BePresent have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Weston Works does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weston Works or BePresent?

Weston Works ships an update every 56 months, and BePresent every 5 days. Most recently, Weston Works was updated on October 12, 2026 and BePresent on October 30, 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.*