# BePresent vs Bible Record

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible Record at none against BePresent's 23. Bible Record also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). BePresent's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (65K vs 3). On price there is nothing between them.

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

Bible Record holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 65K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of BePresent's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bible Record's.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Bible Record every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | Bible Record |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-record/id6740719606/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 103 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [Every SevenNine LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791253595) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #34 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 (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


### Bible Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-record/id6740719606)

Facilitate Bible translation into new languages using the Oral Mother Tongue method. Record verse by verse with two speakers, automatically removing the trade language speaker via volume detection. Edit, tag, and export recordings for distribution.

**Highlights:** Verse-by-verse translation recording, Automatic trade language speaker removal, Segment-based editing (delete, reorder, re-record), Tagging verses for navigation, Export recordings, Cloud upload for distribution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BePresent free?

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

### Is Bible Record free?

Bible Record is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BePresent or Bible Record?

Bible Record is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Bible Record averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do BePresent or Bible Record have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Bible Record does not.

### Which is updated more often, BePresent or Bible Record?

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Bible Record every 16 months. Most recently, BePresent was updated on September 29, 2026 and Bible Record on July 23, 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.*