# BePresent vs Yarn

The clearest difference is ads: Yarn at none against BePresent's shown. Yarn also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%). BePresent's advantage is ratings volume (68K vs 4) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Yarn sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yarn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 68K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of BePresent's written reviews are positive against 100% of Yarn's.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Yarn weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | Yarn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-screen-time-journal/id6746372250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [Alcove Computer Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816502533) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Free · Productivity, #39 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


### Yarn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-screen-time-journal/id6746372250)

This app helps you understand and reduce phone addiction by prompting you to journal before accessing distracting apps. It uses AI to provide thoughtful prompts, allows voice or text entries, and offers features to set bedtime boundaries and enter focus sessions.

**Highlights:** Journal to unlock distracting apps, AI-powered journaling prompts, Set bedtime app boundaries, Focus sessions to block apps, Voice or text journaling, Understand emotional triggers for phone use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yarn Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yarn Pro Monthly 2026 | $12.99 | per month |
| Yarn Pro Annual 2026 | $59.99 | per year |
| Yarn Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BePresent free?

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

### Is Yarn free?

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

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

Yarn is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 68K ratings, while Yarn averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BePresent or Yarn have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Yarn does not.

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

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Yarn weekly. Most recently, BePresent was updated on October 18, 2026 and Yarn on October 1, 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.*