# BePresent vs Mindway

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BePresent at 68% against Mindway's 18%. BePresent also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (68K vs 2K). Mindway's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Mindway sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BePresent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 68K ratings behind it against 2K, 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 18% of Mindway's.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Mindway every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | Mindway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews)** | [4.2 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindway-stop-overthinking/id6475034455/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **68K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 18.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [Medical Score](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558664531) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Productivity, #37 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


### Mindway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindway-stop-overthinking/id6475034455)

This app offers a personalized mental wellness plan to help you stop overthinking and reduce anxiety. It combines expert-developed lessons with mindfulness practices to build emotional clarity and reclaim control of your mind through daily actions and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Personalized mental wellness plans, Guided daily lessons and mindfulness, Habit building with small daily actions, Short, effective audio lessons, Mood and habit tracking, Progress insights and pattern analysis

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $66.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Great customer support
- 💡 Personalized approach
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Overpriced for the features
- 🤔 Generic content and advice
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Lack of transparency in billing

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Subscription issues and unauthorized charges
- Syncing problems across devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Better integration with other mental health apps
- Improved data visualization and tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BePresent free?

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

### Is Mindway free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BePresent or Mindway?

BePresent is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 68K ratings, while Mindway averages 4.2 from 2K ratings.

### Do BePresent or Mindway have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Mindway does not.

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

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Mindway every 2 weeks. Most recently, BePresent was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mindway on October 10, 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.*