# Minted vs BePresent

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minted at none against BePresent's 24. Minted also leads on ads (none vs shown). BePresent's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price 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. Minted asks for nothing beyond the download.

BePresent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 71K ratings behind it against 2.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Minted's written reviews are positive against 69% of BePresent's.

Minted ships an update every 5 weeks, BePresent every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minted | BePresent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minted-the-address-book/id1534180105/reviews) | **[4.8 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K | **71K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **68.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 122 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minted, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257253192) | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) |

## What reviewers say

### Minted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minted-the-address-book/id1534180105)

Effortlessly manage contacts, guest lists, and mailing addresses. Scan envelopes to add contacts, collect addresses via various methods, and receive reminders for important dates. Syncs with your online account and offers free envelope addressing on orders.

**Highlights:** Scan envelopes to add contacts, Collect addresses via email/text, Request addresses from friends/family, Store birthdays and anniversaries, Sync with Minted account, Free envelope addressing on orders

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💾 Easy to use address book
- 🤳 Convenient photo scanning of addresses
- 🗓️ Helpful for organizing holiday cards/events
- 🤝 Useful for sharing/updating addresses with contacts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔑 Difficulty with account login/password reset
- 📤 Limited export/download options for address data
- 🔍 Lack of advanced organization/filtering features

**Reported bugs**

- Addresses not saving correctly
- App freezing or crashing on launch
- Issues with importing contacts from phone
- Problems with password reset functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to export address data
- More customization options for address lists/groups
- Integration with other calendar/contact apps
- Improved user interface and navigation


### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Productivity, #49 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you reclaim your time and improve your life by controlling screen usage. It combines app blocking, gamification, and social challenges with real-life rewards to motivate you to spend less time on your phone.

**Highlights:** App blocking sessions (individual, group, beast mode), Set daily goals and build streaks, Monetary stakes for exceeding limits, Compete on weekly leaderboards, Earn real-life rewards (meditation, workouts, therapy), 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 Minted free?

Minted 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, Minted or BePresent?

BePresent is rated higher. Minted averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while BePresent averages 4.8 from 71K ratings.

### Do Minted or BePresent have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Minted does not.

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

Minted ships an update every 5 weeks, and BePresent every 5 days. Most recently, Minted was updated on October 27, 2026 and BePresent on November 2, 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.*