# BePresent vs ContactZen

The clearest difference is ads: ContactZen at none against BePresent's shown. ContactZen also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%). BePresent's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (72K vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ContactZen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ContactZen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 72K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of BePresent's written reviews are positive against 100% of ContactZen's.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, ContactZen every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | ContactZen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contactzen/id6758281551/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [Binchaisiee LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867629902) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Productivity, #47 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


### ContactZen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contactzen/id6758281551)

Organize your messy address book with intuitive swiping and smart sorting. Merge duplicates, safely delete contacts, and reconnect with people. Earn achievements and track your progress in this privacy-focused contact management tool.

**Highlights:** Swipe to organize contacts, Smart sorting and duplicate merging, Safe deletion with buffer period, Reconnect with contacts feature, Achievements and streaks system, Progress tracking and analytics, Customizable contact tags

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BePresent free?

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

### Is ContactZen free?

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

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

ContactZen is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while ContactZen averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BePresent or ContactZen have ads?

BePresent shows ads; ContactZen does not.

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

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and ContactZen every 2 months. Most recently, BePresent was updated on November 9, 2026 and ContactZen 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.*