# BePresent vs Rise Education

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rise Education at none against BePresent's 24. Rise Education also leads on ads (none vs shown). BePresent's advantage is ratings volume (70K vs 1) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Rise Education asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rise Education holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 70K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Rise Education weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | Rise Education |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (70K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-education/id6757461740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [SoftMsp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867124188) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #21 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


### Rise Education

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-education/id6757461740)

This platform streamlines school operations for administrators, teachers, and parents. It offers tools for student enrollment, attendance tracking, grade management, and parent communication. The system is designed for ease of use and supports schools of all sizes.

**Highlights:** Student enrollment and profiles, Attendance tracking, Grades and report cards, Parent communication, Timetable scheduling, Teacher management

**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 Rise Education free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BePresent or Rise Education?

Rise Education is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 70K ratings, while Rise Education averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BePresent or Rise Education have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Rise Education does not.

### Which is updated more often, BePresent or Rise Education?

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Rise Education weekly. Most recently, BePresent was updated on October 28, 2026 and Rise Education on October 11, 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.*