# BePresent vs InBible

The clearest difference is ads: InBible at none against BePresent's shown. BePresent's advantage is ratings volume (69K vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and InBible sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InBible holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 69K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, InBible every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | InBible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inbible-scripture-and-notes/id6752660895/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [InWonder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840426482) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Productivity, #31 Top Free · 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


### InBible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inbible-scripture-and-notes/id6752660895)

This app combines note-taking with scripture, allowing you to journal sermon reflections and Bible study insights directly alongside relevant passages. It offers tools for highlighting, underlining, and annotating text, with private iCloud syncing for your data.

**Highlights:** Note-taking alongside scripture, Automatic scripture linking, Highlight, underline, and annotate, Private iCloud syncing, Customizable personal color codes, Mini-Bible overlay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InBible Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| InBible Plus (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BePresent free?

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

### Is InBible free?

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

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

InBible is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 69K ratings, while InBible averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BePresent or InBible have ads?

BePresent shows ads; InBible does not.

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

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and InBible every 2 weeks. Most recently, BePresent was updated on October 24, 2026 and InBible on October 19, 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.*