# BePresent vs Surrogacy Together

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BePresent at 68% against Surrogacy Together's 0%. BePresent also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Surrogacy Together's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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. Surrogacy Together asks for nothing beyond the download.

BePresent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 68K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of BePresent's written reviews are positive against 0% of Surrogacy Together's.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Surrogacy Together every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | Surrogacy Together |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surrogacy-together/id6447266333/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **68K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [The Biggest Ask LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664922385) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Free · Productivity, #39 Top Grossing · 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


### Surrogacy Together

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surrogacy-together/id6447266333)

This application facilitates appointment scheduling and communication for intended parents and surrogates. It provides educational content via email for each appointment and includes daily prompts to foster bonding throughout the pregnancy.

**Highlights:** Appointment coordination, Educational emails, Daily bonding prompts, Intended parent/surrogate communication, Pregnancy tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BePresent free?

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

### Is Surrogacy Together free?

Surrogacy Together is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BePresent or Surrogacy Together?

BePresent is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 68K ratings, while Surrogacy Together averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BePresent or Surrogacy Together have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Surrogacy Together does not.

### Which is updated more often, BePresent or Surrogacy Together?

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Surrogacy Together every 2 months. Most recently, BePresent was updated on October 18, 2026 and Surrogacy Together on October 15, 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.*