Comparison

BePresent vs ThriveWell

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 reduce screen time through app blocking, gamification, and real-life rewards. It offers individual and group sessions, goal setting with monetary stakes, and leaderboards to motivate users. Earn points redeemable for wellness services by limiting phone usage.

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
  • 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

ThriveWell

This app connects social workers and families to streamline communication and provide targeted support. It features real-time AI sentiment analysis, easy compliance reporting, and a proprietary assessment tool to build stronger families.

Highlights
  • Real-time AI sentiment analysis
  • Intelligent flagging system
  • Easy compliance reporting (logs, medication)
  • Five well-being domain assessment
  • Personalized action plans
  • Integration of local resources
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Please note that ThriveWell has been built for iPhones. It is not verified for iPads or MacBooks. "ThriveWell helps children thrive in families; it's designed to connect social workers and families like never before, streamlining communication between all stakeholders in a child's life. Save valuable time, energy, and resources so you can focus on what matters most. Our assessment tool, based on our proprietary five well-being domain assessment, helps to identify key strengths and opportunities within each family unit. This is more than just a tool for addressing immediate needs—it is a pathway to building stronger families. ThriveWell is designed to be there for you every step of the way. In-the-Moment Communication Cutting-edge AI sentiment analysis alerts social workers to pressing issues in real time, meaning parents can get support when they need it most. Our intelligent flagging system helps efficiently identify patterns and outliers in a family’s journey. Feel heard and understood in real time. Easier Compliance Reporting Behavior logs, medical logs, and recreational logs can be filled out with a few taps on a mobile device rather than mountains of paperwork. Record administration of medication with exact timestamps, all in a matter of seconds! Targeted Support for Stronger Families Use our assessment methodology to better understand the current family environment. Receive a unique action plan for support and improvement, and track progress over time! Integration of local interventions and resources provides a clear path forward, creating actionable steps and goals. Here is what some of our users have been saying: “It is easy to log medications and behaviors daily. If I do not see a family's logs on the dashboard, I remind them to log. At the end of the month, they are not scrambling. So much less paper chase.” - Case Manager “The calendar is amazing. I added trainings and deadlines for all my families for this month, and it went right to their calendar and as a push notification.” With FosterShare, we can see how a child is doing and then use that information to adjust the level of care for the child so they get the support they truly need. - Case Manager/Director “FosterShare has given me more time to focus on the kids and the families and less worry about the documents.” Kandyse, Home Developer and Trainer "

Screenshots

BePresent4 screens
ThriveWell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BePresent at 4.8 against ThriveWell's 3.4. BePresent also leads on ratings volume (72K vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). ThriveWell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ThriveWell asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BePresent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 72K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, ThriveWell monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
BePresent versus ThriveWell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBePresentThriveWell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (72K ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings72K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#42 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreen Detox IncThe Miracle Foundation, Inc

Customer experience

BePresent

All ratings71,694 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews4,023 reviews
Positive68.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.1%

ThriveWell

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

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

ThriveWell

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BePresent

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • BePresent Pro (Annual)$24.991 Year
  • BePresent Pro (Annual)$29.991 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
None

ThriveWell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BePresent free?
BePresent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThriveWell free?
ThriveWell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BePresent or ThriveWell?
BePresent is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while ThriveWell averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do BePresent or ThriveWell have ads?
BePresent shows ads; ThriveWell does not.
Which is updated more often, BePresent or ThriveWell?
BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and ThriveWell monthly. Most recently, BePresent was updated on November 12, 2026 and ThriveWell on November 4, 2026.

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