Comparison

BePresent vs Ruby

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BePresent

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
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BePresent is the #1 app to control your screen time and supercharge your productivity, mental health, and quality of life. Experience life beyond the screen as you reclaim Your Time and earn rewards that improve your life with BePresent! 25 years. That’s the average time you will spend on your phone. With a combination of app blocking, gamification, social competition with friends, and real-life rewards, you will reclaim YEARS of your life like thousands of BePresent members already have. We know you’ve tried to solve this problem before. But we’re not like other screen time apps. ▶ WHAT USERS ARE CELEBRATING ◀ • “I was able to go from 7+ hours per day to less than 2 hours! 10/10 would recommend” - Andrew M. • “FINALLY an app that actually curbs my screen addiction instead of time limits that I just ignore!” - Gina V. • “I’ve tried everything but nothing has worked. I almost gave up before I used BePresent! Thank god I tried it as I’ve reduced my screen time by over 3 hours a day!” - Jack W. Download now to experience life to the fullest. Instead of annoying app blockers or time limits, BePresent makes it fun and easy to stay off your phone. ▶ FEATURES ◀ [ BePresent App Blocking Sessions - Individual, Group, & BEAST MODE ] • Dive into Present Sessions! Dedicate breaks from screens, whether it's a focused study session or a no-phone night out. Team up with friends for Group Sessions and joint tech time-outs. Share updates, cheer, and keep one another accountable—all from within the app. Need a stringent break? Enter BEAST MODE, ensuring unwavering commitment [ Set Daily Goals and Build Your Streak ] • Choose your digital boundaries. Maintain your streak by sticking to set screen time limits. Back your commitment with a monetary stake — overshoot, and that stake's gone. Customize reminders and design your journey to digital well-being. [ Compete on Weekly Leaderboards and Challenge Your Friends] • Show off your productivity prowess by competing against others on weekly leaderboards. Advance tiers so you’ll feel like a productivity superhero every day. Practicing mindful phone habits has never been so motivating and rewarding! [ Earn Real-Life Rewards ] • The ultimate motivation - earn points you can redeem for real-life rewards by limiting your screen time. Best of all, your rewards will also improve your life. Learn to meditate with a premium Headspace subscription. Redeem free workout classes with ClassPass. Schedule discounted therapy sessions with BetterHelp. Earn these rewards and more all by staying off your phone. [ Never Doomscroll Again ] • Set hourly scrolling awareness reminders so you never lose track of time doomscrolling again [ Time Tracking & Daily Reports ] • Measure the moments you're truly present. Access daily and weekly breakdowns, complemented by a comprehensive day-before report, amplifying your adherence to reality. [ Improve Your Well-Being ] • By reducing screen time, you'll improve your overall well-being and gain access to educational content that explains how reducing screen time can benefit you in multiple ways. Learn how to manage ADHD better, improve your mental health, and be more present with your loved ones, all while improving your sleep and becoming less distracted. [ Complete Privacy and Data Security ] • Data dignity, delivered. All of your data is private and safe with Apple’s Screen Time API. We do not have access to any specific content you access on your iPhone, and none of your personal data ever leaves your device. ▶ WE'RE HERE FOR EVERY QUERY ◀ Questions or feedback? Reach us at https://www.getpresentapp.com/ or shoot an email at contact@getpresentapp.com. Let's journey to mindful tech use together. Note: All rewards are sponsored by BePresent and our partners. Apple does not sponsor any of the in-app rewards. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.getpresentapp.com/privacy-policy

About

Ruby

This app helps you track earnings, expenses, and job details. It motivates you to reach goals and stay organized, providing insights into your income sources.

Highlights
  • Income tracking
  • Expense tracking
  • Goal setting and motivation
  • Job details management
  • Event management
  • Income source analysis
Features
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Your new work wife! Ruby will help you track your earnings, expenses and job details. As well as helping you reach your goals, by keeping you motivated and organised! See which clubs or agents you’re making the most from, and when! Ruby is: An Income tracker A Goal setter/motivator An Expenses tracker An event manager Cute as hell And most importantly, Here to support you! Ruby is constantly being updated with new and exciting features, to ensure you are getting the best work wife that you didn't have to ask for! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rubytheapp.com.au/privacy-policy

Screenshots

BePresent4 screens
Ruby4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ruby at none against BePresent's shown. Ruby also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). BePresent's advantage is ratings volume (66K vs 1) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Ruby sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.79 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ruby holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 66K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of BePresent's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ruby's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Ruby every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
BePresent versus Ruby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBePresentRuby
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (66K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings66K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreen Detox IncC & C Envisions PTY LTD

Customer experience

BePresent

All ratings65,698 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews3,710 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative25.8%

Ruby

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

Bugs and requests

BePresent

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Ruby

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

23 purchases

BePresent

Subscriptions23
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Monthly (Mid Tier)$6.991 Month
  • Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual$24.991 Year
  • Annual (Mid Tier)$24.991 Year
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • BePresent Pro (Annual)$24.991 Year
  • Free Trial for BePresent Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • BePresent Pro (Annual)$29.991 Year
  • BePresent Pro Family$39.991 Year
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual (High Tier)$44.991 Year
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • BePresent Family7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual (3-Day Free Trial)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual (30-day Trial)1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual (2-week Free Trial)14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • BePresent Pro Family (iCloud)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
6 purchases

Ruby

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly$4.791 Month
  • Monthly1 Month trial$6.391 Month
  • 3 Months$12.903 Months
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  • 3 Months3 Months trial$18.493 Months
  • Yearly$49.491 Year
  • Yearly1 Year trial$72.901 Year

Questions

Is BePresent free?
BePresent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ruby free?
Ruby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BePresent or Ruby?
Ruby is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Ruby averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BePresent or Ruby have ads?
BePresent shows ads; Ruby does not.
Which is updated more often, BePresent or Ruby?
BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Ruby every 10 days. Most recently, BePresent was updated on October 11, 2026 and Ruby on September 30, 2026.

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