# BePresent vs Elevate Coworking

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elevate Coworking at none against BePresent's 24. Elevate Coworking also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). BePresent's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (68K vs 5). On price, rating, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Elevate Coworking holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 68K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Elevate Coworking every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | Elevate Coworking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevate-coworking/id6444631947/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [Elevated Coworking LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655758428) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Productivity, #27 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


### Elevate Coworking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevate-coworking/id6444631947)

This app allows members to easily check into a coworking space, book meeting rooms, and connect with the community. New users can explore membership options or purchase a day pass directly within the application.

**Highlights:** Check-in to coworking space, Book meeting rooms, Connect with community members, Explore membership options, Purchase day passes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BePresent free?

BePresent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Elevate Coworking free?

Elevate Coworking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BePresent or Elevate Coworking?

Elevate Coworking is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 68K ratings, while Elevate Coworking averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do BePresent or Elevate Coworking have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Elevate Coworking does not.

### Which is updated more often, BePresent or Elevate Coworking?

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Elevate Coworking every 6 weeks. Most recently, BePresent was updated on October 19, 2026 and Elevate Coworking on October 17, 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.*