# BePresent vs minimalist phone ® Block Apps

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BePresent at 72K against minimalist phone ® Block Apps's 808. BePresent also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and minimalist phone ® Block Apps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BePresent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 72K ratings behind it against 808, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 69% and 69% positive.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, minimalist phone ® Block Apps fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | minimalist phone ® Block Apps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews)** | [4.6 (808 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimalist-phone-block-apps/id6742103871/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 808 |
| Positive reviews | **68.7% of reviews** | 68.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [Hachi Media OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784634018) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Productivity, #53 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you reclaim your time and improve your life by reducing screen time. It uses app blocking, gamification, social competition, and real-life rewards to make staying off your phone fun and easy. Track your usage and earn points redeemable for wellness-focused rewards.

**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 (meditation, workouts, therapy), Scrolling awareness reminders, Time tracking and daily reports

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly (1-Week Free Trial) | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual (1-Week Free Trial) | $24.99 | per year |
| BePresent Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| BePresent Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | 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 |

**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


### minimalist phone ® Block Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimalist-phone-block-apps/id6742103871)

This app transforms your smartphone into a distraction-free tool, replacing cluttered home screens with a simple, text-based interface. Organize apps by category to reduce sensory overload and encourage intentional use, boosting productivity and mental wellbeing.

**Highlights:** Icon-free interface, Text-based layout, App organization by category, Reduced sensory overload, Boosts productivity and focus, Digital detox companion

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BePresent free?

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

### Is minimalist phone ® Block Apps free?

minimalist phone ® Block Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BePresent or minimalist phone ® Block Apps?

BePresent is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while minimalist phone ® Block Apps averages 4.6 from 808 ratings.

### Do BePresent or minimalist phone ® Block Apps have ads?

Both BePresent and minimalist phone ® Block Apps show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BePresent or minimalist phone ® Block Apps?

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and minimalist phone ® Block Apps fortnightly. Most recently, BePresent was updated on November 10, 2026 and minimalist phone ® Block Apps on November 8, 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.*