# BePresent vs Buzzkill

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BePresent at 68% against Buzzkill's 0%. BePresent also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (67K vs 2). Buzzkill's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Buzzkill asks for nothing beyond the download.

BePresent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 67K 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 0% of Buzzkill's.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Buzzkill every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | Buzzkill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzkill/id6754295660/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [Jens Somers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847195635) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Productivity, #28 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


### Buzzkill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzkill/id6754295660)

This app helps you break free from excessive app usage by sending timely, customizable notifications. Set specific apps to monitor and adjust the frequency and tone of alerts to match your habits and encourage mindful usage.

**Highlights:** Customizable app monitoring, Adjustable notification frequency, Variable notification tone (friendly to angry), Gradually increasing urgency, Daily buzz-free time settings, Daily usage limits with advance warnings, Privacy-focused, on-device data storage

**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 Buzzkill free?

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

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

BePresent is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Buzzkill averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BePresent or Buzzkill have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Buzzkill does not.

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

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Buzzkill every 6 days. Most recently, BePresent was updated on October 13, 2026 and Buzzkill on October 4, 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.*