# BePresent vs Tend+

The clearest difference is ads: Tend+ at none against BePresent's shown. Tend+ also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 69%) and device support (3 vs 1). BePresent's advantage is ratings volume (72K vs 9) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tend+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BePresent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 72K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of BePresent's written reviews are positive against 83% of Tend+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Tend+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | Tend+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tend-plus/id6757132975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [Daniel Atchison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864784050) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Productivity, #57 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you reclaim your time and improve your life by reducing screen time. It uses app blocking, gamification, social competition, and real-life rewards to make staying off your phone fun and easy. Track your usage and earn points redeemable for wellness-focused rewards.

**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 (meditation, workouts, therapy), Scrolling awareness reminders, Time tracking and daily reports

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly (1-Week Free Trial) | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual (1-Week Free Trial) | $24.99 | per year |
| BePresent Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| BePresent Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | 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 |

**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


### Tend+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tend-plus/id6757132975)

This app helps you maintain important relationships by reminding you to reach out to people you care about. It provides daily prompts and allows you to personalize reminders to stay connected with friends, family, and acquaintances.

**Highlights:** Daily outreach prompts, Personalized reminder settings, Birthday and anniversary detection, Life event awareness (Premium), Customizable prompts (Premium), One-tap interaction logging

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tend+ Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Tend+ Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BePresent free?

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

### Is Tend+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BePresent or Tend+?

BePresent is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Tend+ averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do BePresent or Tend+ have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Tend+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, BePresent or Tend+?

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Tend+ fortnightly. Most recently, BePresent was updated on November 7, 2026 and Tend+ on November 5, 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.*