# BePresent vs MyLifeCatcher

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyLifeCatcher at none against BePresent's 24. MyLifeCatcher also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). BePresent's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (68K vs 2). On price, rating, monetization model 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. MyLifeCatcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyLifeCatcher 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 2, 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 MyLifeCatcher's.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, MyLifeCatcher monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | MyLifeCatcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylifecatcher/id6752716912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [MyLifeCatcher Productivity Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840679831) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Productivity, #36 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


### MyLifeCatcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylifecatcher/id6752716912)

This productivity app helps individuals and families manage the constant influx of information. It organizes details, reminders, and requests into actionable plans, reducing mental clutter and stress. Features include shared lists, recipe planning, and an in-app digital assistant.

**Highlights:** Reduce mental clutter, Shared lists and notes, Recipe and meal planning, Collections for grouping items, In-app digital assistant, Family organizer, Stress reduction

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧡 Portable access to recipes
- 👍 Surprisingly easy and handy tool
- 👍 Great way to save recipes
- 👍 Fantastic all-in-one app
- 👍 Helps organize projects and designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- None mentioned

**Reported bugs**

- None mentioned

**Requested features**

- Upload own recipes to create personal cookbook


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BePresent free?

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

### Is MyLifeCatcher free?

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

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

MyLifeCatcher is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 68K ratings, while MyLifeCatcher averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BePresent or MyLifeCatcher have ads?

BePresent shows ads; MyLifeCatcher does not.

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

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and MyLifeCatcher monthly. Most recently, BePresent was updated on October 17, 2026 and MyLifeCatcher on September 27, 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.*