# BePresent vs Fluid Focus App

The clearest difference is ads: Fluid Focus App at none against BePresent's shown. Fluid Focus App also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 67%). BePresent's advantage is ratings volume (64K vs 10) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Fluid Focus App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for BePresent against 4.9 for Fluid Focus App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 64K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of BePresent's written reviews are positive against 98% of Fluid Focus App's.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Fluid Focus App every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | Fluid Focus App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluid-focus-app/id6477136445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | **97.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [Fluid Focus Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728591405) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Free · Productivity, #58 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 (22)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Fluid Focus App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluid-focus-app/id6477136445)

This app helps you manage screen time and boost productivity by blocking distractions and rewarding healthy digital habits. It offers customizable focus sessions, guided meditations, and smart app blocking features to help you stay present and achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** Rewards for healthier screen time, Customizable focus and rest sessions, Guided meditation suite, Smart app blocking with schedules and time limits, Walk to Unlock feature, Progress tracking and analytics, Community support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fluid Focus Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Fluid Focus Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great GUI. Easy to use
- 🚀 Helps with productivity and focus
- 💡 Charitable donation feature
- 🔑 Effective app blocking
- 🎨 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer issues when switching apps or locking screen
- 🔋 Battery drain when keeping app open

**Reported bugs**

- Coins not accruing properly
- Countdown timer canceling unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More customization options for focus sessions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BePresent free?

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

### Is Fluid Focus App free?

Fluid Focus App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BePresent or Fluid Focus App?

Fluid Focus App is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Fluid Focus App averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do BePresent or Fluid Focus App have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Fluid Focus App does not.

### Which is updated more often, BePresent or Fluid Focus App?

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Fluid Focus App every 10 days. Most recently, BePresent was updated on September 25, 2026 and Fluid Focus App on September 14, 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.*