# BePresent vs Unbed

The clearest difference is ads: Unbed at none against BePresent's shown. BePresent's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (68K vs 743). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Unbed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 4.7 for Unbed. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 68K ratings behind it against 743, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of BePresent's written reviews are positive against 72% of Unbed's.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Unbed monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | Unbed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews)** | [4.7 (743 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unbed/id6739950076/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **68K** | 743 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **71.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [Unbed Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786455003) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Productivity, #34 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


### Unbed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unbed/id6739950076)

This app helps you wake up on time and build better sleep habits. It requires a physical block to turn off your alarm, ensuring you get out of bed. Create routines for bedtime and mornings to feel more refreshed and productive.

**Highlights:** Physical block alarm deactivation, Habit formation for bedtime, Morning routine scheduling, Bedtime reminders, Reduced procrastination

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unbed+ Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Unbed+ | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective at getting users out of bed
- 🚀 Helpful in establishing morning routines
- 💡 Innovative concept of using a physical block to stop alarms
- 👍 Positive impact on users' productivity and punctuality
- 👍 Customizable alarm settings and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App stability and reliability issues
- 🐛 Difficulty turning off alarms or recurring alarms
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Potential security concerns with disabling the app
- 👎 Confusing or unintuitive app interface

**Reported bugs**

- App terminating unexpectedly
- Alarms not going off as scheduled
- Issues with scanning the NFC block
- Inconsistent alarm behavior

**Requested features**

- Add option to set one-time alarms
- Improve alarm management (e.g., ability to turn off alarms)
- Enhance app stability and reliability
- Optimize battery usage
- Improve app design and user experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BePresent free?

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

### Is Unbed free?

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

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

BePresent is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 68K ratings, while Unbed averages 4.7 from 743 ratings.

### Do BePresent or Unbed have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Unbed does not.

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

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Unbed monthly. Most recently, BePresent was updated on October 17, 2026 and Unbed 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.*