BePresent vs Writa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BePresent
This app helps you reduce screen time through app blocking, gamification, and real-life rewards. It offers individual and group sessions, goal setting with monetary stakes, and leaderboards to motivate mindful phone habits. Earn points redeemable for wellness-focused rewards like meditation subscriptions and workout classes.
- App blocking sessions (individual, group, BEAST MODE)
- Set daily goals and build streaks with monetary stakes
- Compete on weekly leaderboards with friends
- Earn real-life rewards for limiting screen time
- Hourly scrolling awareness reminders
- Time tracking and daily reports
- Improve overall well-being by reducing screen time
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BePresent is the #1 app to control your screen time and supercharge your productivity, mental health, and quality of life. Experience life beyond the screen as you reclaim Your Time and earn rewards that improve your life with BePresent! 25 years. That’s the average time you will spend on your phone. With a combination of app blocking, gamification, social competition with friends, and real-life rewards, you will reclaim YEARS of your life like thousands of BePresent members already have. We know you’ve tried to solve this problem before. But we’re not like other screen time apps. ▶ WHAT USERS ARE CELEBRATING ◀ • “I was able to go from 7+ hours per day to less than 2 hours! 10/10 would recommend” - Andrew M. • “FINALLY an app that actually curbs my screen addiction instead of time limits that I just ignore!” - Gina V. • “I’ve tried everything but nothing has worked. I almost gave up before I used BePresent! Thank god I tried it as I’ve reduced my screen time by over 3 hours a day!” - Jack W. Download now to experience life to the fullest. Instead of annoying app blockers or time limits, BePresent makes it fun and easy to stay off your phone. ▶ FEATURES ◀ [ BePresent App Blocking Sessions - Individual, Group, & BEAST MODE ] • Dive into Present Sessions! Dedicate breaks from screens, whether it's a focused study session or a no-phone night out. Team up with friends for Group Sessions and joint tech time-outs. Share updates, cheer, and keep one another accountable—all from within the app. Need a stringent break? Enter BEAST MODE, ensuring unwavering commitment [ Set Daily Goals and Build Your Streak ] • Choose your digital boundaries. Maintain your streak by sticking to set screen time limits. Back your commitment with a monetary stake — overshoot, and that stake's gone. Customize reminders and design your journey to digital well-being. [ Compete on Weekly Leaderboards and Challenge Your Friends] • Show off your productivity prowess by competing against others on weekly leaderboards. Advance tiers so you’ll feel like a productivity superhero every day. Practicing mindful phone habits has never been so motivating and rewarding! [ Earn Real-Life Rewards ] • The ultimate motivation - earn points you can redeem for real-life rewards by limiting your screen time. Best of all, your rewards will also improve your life. Learn to meditate with a premium Headspace subscription. Redeem free workout classes with ClassPass. Schedule discounted therapy sessions with BetterHelp. Earn these rewards and more all by staying off your phone. [ Never Doomscroll Again ] • Set hourly scrolling awareness reminders so you never lose track of time doomscrolling again [ Time Tracking & Daily Reports ] • Measure the moments you're truly present. Access daily and weekly breakdowns, complemented by a comprehensive day-before report, amplifying your adherence to reality. [ Improve Your Well-Being ] • By reducing screen time, you'll improve your overall well-being and gain access to educational content that explains how reducing screen time can benefit you in multiple ways. Learn how to manage ADHD better, improve your mental health, and be more present with your loved ones, all while improving your sleep and becoming less distracted. [ Complete Privacy and Data Security ] • Data dignity, delivered. All of your data is private and safe with Apple’s Screen Time API. We do not have access to any specific content you access on your iPhone, and none of your personal data ever leaves your device. ▶ WE'RE HERE FOR EVERY QUERY ◀ Questions or feedback? Reach us at https://www.getpresentapp.com/ or shoot an email at contact@getpresentapp.com. Let's journey to mindful tech use together. Note: All rewards are sponsored by BePresent and our partners. Apple does not sponsor any of the in-app rewards. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.getpresentapp.com/privacy-policy
Writa
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Writa — Notes, Tasks & Planner Write beautifully. Plan effortlessly. Writa is a writing app that brings your notes, tasks, and calendar together in one place. Write in a clean, distraction-free editor — then drag your tasks straight onto your calendar to schedule your day. Write without friction A minimal, beautiful editor that gets out of your way. Customise fonts, themes, and layout to match how you think. Your documents sync seamlessly across Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Tasks that live in your notes Add tasks directly inside your documents as you write. They automatically appear in your planner, so nothing falls through the cracks. No switching between apps, no copy-pasting — just write it down and it's tracked. Drag tasks into your calendar This is the feature you've been missing. See your Google Calendar alongside your task list, then drag tasks onto time slots to schedule them. Turn intentions into committed time blocks in seconds. Collaborate in real time Share documents and work together live. See changes as they happen, with no conflicts or lost work. Make it yours Deep customisation lets you adjust themes, typography, and workspace organisation to suit your workflow. Create workspaces, tag documents, and structure your writing life however you like. — • Real-time sync across all your Apple devices • Full offline support — write anywhere, sync when you're back • Google Calendar integration • Workspaces and tags for organisation • Share links and team collaboration • Dark mode and custom themes Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Writa at none against BePresent's shown. Writa also leads on device support (3 vs 1). BePresent's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#43 vs unranked). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BePresent sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Writa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Writa every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BePresent | Writa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (72K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 72K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #43 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Screen Detox Inc | Joshua Orr |
Bugs and requests
BePresent
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Writa
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BePresent
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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- BePresent Pro (Annual)$24.991 Year
- BePresent Pro (Annual)$29.991 Year
- Annual (3-Day Free Trial)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Annual (30-day Trial)1 Month trial$59.991 Year
- Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Annual (2-week Free Trial)14 Days trial$59.991 Year
- BePresent Pro Family (iCloud)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
Writa
- Writa Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Writa Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year









