# BePresent vs Tapd

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tapd at none against BePresent's 24. Tapd also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (96% vs 68%). BePresent's advantage is ratings volume (67K vs 37) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Tapd asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for BePresent against 4.9 for Tapd. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 67K ratings behind it against 37, 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 96% of Tapd's.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Tapd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | Tapd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews) | **[4.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapd-screen-time-control/id6748239381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **95.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [TapTek LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824753763) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Productivity, #31 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


### Tapd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapd-screen-time-control/id6748239381)

This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications with a simple NFC tag tap. It also allows you to form focus groups with friends for shared accountability and friendly competition, tracking your progress over time.

**Highlights:** NFC tag integration for focus sessions, Customizable app blocking presets, Group focus sessions with friends, Real-time 'Together Meter' for accountability, Leaderboards for competitive focus, Session analytics and streak tracking

**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 Tapd free?

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

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

Tapd is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Tapd averages 4.9 from 37 ratings.

### Do BePresent or Tapd have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Tapd does not.

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

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Tapd every 3 weeks. Most recently, BePresent was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tapd on October 5, 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.*