# BePresent vs NoMo Screen Time

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoMo Screen Time at none against BePresent's 23. NoMo Screen Time also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). BePresent's advantage is ratings volume (64K vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support 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. NoMo Screen Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

NoMo Screen Time 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 5, 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 NoMo Screen Time's.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, NoMo Screen Time every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | NoMo Screen Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomo-screen-time/id6748623068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [Aswath Krishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826636546) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Productivity, #62 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


### NoMo Screen Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomo-screen-time/id6748623068)

This app helps you reclaim your time and focus by playfully interrupting distracting app usage. Set daily or hourly goals and receive fun visual feedback as your screen time decreases. It encourages intention over strict restriction.

**Highlights:** App blocking and timers, Daily and hourly goals, Fun visual feedback, Usage-based mood changes, Focus on intention

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BePresent free?

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

### Is NoMo Screen Time free?

NoMo Screen Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BePresent or NoMo Screen Time?

NoMo Screen Time is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while NoMo Screen Time averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do BePresent or NoMo Screen Time have ads?

BePresent shows ads; NoMo Screen Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, BePresent or NoMo Screen Time?

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and NoMo Screen Time every 2 weeks. Most recently, BePresent was updated on September 26, 2026 and NoMo Screen Time on June 7, 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.*