# BePresent vs Outpost Offices

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Outpost Offices at none against BePresent's 23. Outpost Offices also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). BePresent's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (64K vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Outpost Offices asks for nothing beyond the download.

Outpost Offices holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 64K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Outpost Offices every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | Outpost Offices |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outpost-offices/id6615061897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 44 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) | [Throw Down LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761446157) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Free · Productivity, #57 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


### Outpost Offices

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outpost-offices/id6615061897)

This app facilitates a connected and productive work environment through features like community messaging, event calendars, and workspace booking. It allows users to easily find and reserve available workspaces, fostering collaboration and seamless work experiences.

**Highlights:** Workspace booking, Real-time availability, Community messaging, Event calendars, Support services, User-friendly interface

**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 Outpost Offices free?

Outpost Offices is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BePresent or Outpost Offices?

Outpost Offices is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Outpost Offices averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BePresent or Outpost Offices have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Outpost Offices does not.

### Which is updated more often, BePresent or Outpost Offices?

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Outpost Offices every 5 weeks. Most recently, BePresent was updated on September 25, 2026 and Outpost Offices on August 20, 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.*