BePresent vs DopaPause | Refresh your mind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BePresent
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.
- 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
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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
DopaPause | Refresh your mind
This app helps you escape brain fog and social media addiction with science-backed lessons and app-blocking. It uses neurosounds like binaural beats and therapeutic frequencies to retrain your mind for better focus and calm.
- App blocking technology
- Neurosounds (binaural beats, solfeggio)
- Guided lessons
- Digital detox program
- Progress tracking
- Offline accessibility
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Refresh your brain, find focus and relaxation, and break free from social media addiction with science-backed lessons, app-blocking, and neurosounds. Escape endless scrolling, reduce screen time, and transform digital distraction into laser focus and deep calm. Dopapause combines powerful neurosounds—including binaural beats, solfeggio frequencies, and therapeutic Hz tones—with intelligent app blocking to help you pause your brain and reclaim your real life. Our Proven 'Replace, Restrain, Retrain' Method: Replace addictive apps with scientifically-designed neurosounds, binaural beats, and healing frequencies Restrain compulsive app usage with best-in-class blocking technology Retrain your mind for enhanced focus, deep relaxation, and on-demand mental clarity Transform Your Digital Habits Through: Guided lessons paired with therapeutic soundscapes Heightened awareness of unconscious scrolling patterns Freedom from constant notification checking Improved concentration and mental performance Greater presence and grounding in daily life Extensive Neurosound Library Features: Binaural beats for focus, creativity, and deep sleep Solfeggio tones for healing and meditation Delta, theta, and alpha wave frequencies Nature sounds and ambient compositions Custom frequency combinations for specific mental states Key Features: Industry-Leading App Blocking: Unbreakable systems to enforce your digital boundaries Structured Recovery Program: Evidence-based, step-by-step digital detox guidance Neuroscience Audio Tools: Professionally crafted binaural beats and frequency therapy Offline Accessibility: Practice anywhere without needing connection Minimalist Interface: Clean, distraction-free design Progress Analytics: Track your journey to digital wellness Dopapause isn't just another app—it's your neuroscience-powered companion for lasting digital freedom and mental clarity. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DopaPause | Refresh your mind at none against BePresent's shown. BePresent's advantage is ratings volume (67K vs 853) and review sentiment (68% vs 48%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. BePresent sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DopaPause | Refresh your mind sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 DopaPause | Refresh your mind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 67K ratings behind it against 853, 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 48% of DopaPause | Refresh your mind's.
BePresent ships an update every 5 days, DopaPause | Refresh your mind fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BePresent | DopaPause | Refresh your mind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (67K ratings) — better | 4.7 (853 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews — better | 48.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 67K — better | 853 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #29 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 218 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Screen Detox Inc | Focus Hero Ltd |
Customer experience
BePresent
DopaPause | Refresh your mind
User reviews
BePresent
From 67K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Helps reduce screen time
- 👍 Gamification and rewards system
- 🤝 Ability to compete with friends
- 🕰️ Provides helpful notifications and reminders
- 💡 Innovative approach to tackling phone addiction
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent screen time tracking
- 🔒 Inability to selectively block apps
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🤖 Condescending and passive-aggressive notifications
- 🔧 Buggy and glitchy performance
DopaPause | Refresh your mind
From 853 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helps control screen time
- 💡 Allows intentional app usage
- 🚀 Improves productivity and focus
- 🌱 Promotes a healthier lifestyle
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy app performance
- 💰 Overpriced subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to uninstall
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
DopaPause | Refresh your mind
Reported bugs
2 issues- App doesn't block selected apps as intended
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
Requested features
2 requests- Option to password protect app restrictions
- Ability to customize app blocking settings
In-app purchases
BePresent
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Monthly (Mid Tier)$6.991 Month
- Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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- Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Annual$24.991 Year
- Annual (Mid Tier)$24.991 Year
- Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- BePresent Pro (Annual)$24.991 Year
- Free Trial for BePresent Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$24.991 Month
- BePresent Pro (Annual)$29.991 Year
- BePresent Pro Family$39.991 Year
- Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Annual (High Tier)$44.991 Year
- Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- BePresent Family7 Days trial$59.991 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
- Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
DopaPause | Refresh your mind
- DopaPause Weekly$3.997 Days
- DopaPause Monthly$14.991 Month
- DopaPause Annual (Referral)$24.991 Year
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- DopaPause Membership7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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