# BePresent vs Heirloom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Heirloom at none against BePresent's 23. Heirloom also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). BePresent's advantage is ratings volume (64K vs 1) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Heirloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 64K ratings behind it against 1, 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 Heirloom's.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Heirloom every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | Heirloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heirloom/id6746808960/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [Heirloom Ag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818607950) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Free · Productivity, #55 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


### Heirloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heirloom/id6746808960)

Manage daily farm tasks, log harvests in real-time, and record field notes directly from your mobile device. This tool helps organize farm operations, replacing paper methods with digital efficiency. All information syncs to your main account for seamless farm management.

**Highlights:** Manage daily farm tasks, Log harvests in real-time, Capture field notes on the go, Digital farm organization, Seamless data syncing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BePresent free?

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

### Is Heirloom free?

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

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

Heirloom is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Heirloom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BePresent or Heirloom have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Heirloom does not.

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

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Heirloom every 8 days. Most recently, BePresent was updated on September 26, 2026 and Heirloom on September 14, 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.*