# BePresent vs Refiners Fire

BePresent and Refiners Fire both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of BePresent's written reviews are positive against 23% of Refiners Fire's. BePresent also leads on ratings volume (64K vs 365) and chart position (#45 vs #185). Refiners Fire's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Refiners Fire sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for BePresent against 4.7 for Refiners Fire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 64K ratings behind it against 365, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of BePresent's written reviews are positive against 23% of Refiners Fire's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | Refiners Fire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews)** | [4.7 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refiners-fire/id6758857657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **64K** | 365 |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | #185 |
| Size | 93 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [KCG Properties](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852531772) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Free · Productivity, #55 Top Grossing · 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 (22)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Refiners Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refiners-fire/id6758857657)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Embark on a 75-day spiritual transformation journey focused on discipline and devotion. This app guides you through daily scripture, prayer, workouts, fasting, purity, reflection, and service to forge a stronger faith.

**Highlights:** 75-day sanctification journey, Daily scripture and prayer logging, Workout and fasting tracking, Purity and reflection journaling, Daily acts of service logging, Progress visualization, Fail protocol for accountability

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refiners Fire Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| 90 Day RF | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Refiners Fire Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BePresent free?

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

### Is Refiners Fire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BePresent or Refiners Fire?

BePresent is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Refiners Fire averages 4.7 from 365 ratings.

### Do BePresent or Refiners Fire have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Refiners Fire does not.

### Which is updated more often, BePresent or Refiners Fire?

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Refiners Fire every 5 days. Most recently, BePresent was updated on September 25, 2026 and Refiners Fire on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, BePresent or Refiners Fire?

BePresent currently peaks at #45 in the App Store charts, and Refiners Fire at #185. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*