# BePresent vs Goldfish Focus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Goldfish Focus at none against BePresent's 24. Goldfish Focus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). BePresent's advantage is ratings volume (70K vs 21) 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. Goldfish Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Goldfish Focus 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 21, 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 Goldfish Focus's.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Goldfish Focus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | Goldfish Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (70K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews) | **[5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldfish-focus/id6759563684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [TRISTAN CROSS CHOI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879535203) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Productivity, #32 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


### Goldfish Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldfish-focus/id6759563684)

Record study sessions as satisfying timelapses to visualize your effort. Track study hours, build streaks, and share progress with a community of students for accountability. Visualize your academic journey with clean analytics.

**Highlights:** Study session timelapses, Track study hours and habits, Build and maintain streaks, Community sharing and accountability, Academic journey profile, Progress visualization

**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 Goldfish Focus free?

Goldfish Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BePresent or Goldfish Focus?

Goldfish Focus is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 70K ratings, while Goldfish Focus averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do BePresent or Goldfish Focus have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Goldfish Focus does not.

### Which is updated more often, BePresent or Goldfish Focus?

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Goldfish Focus weekly. Most recently, BePresent was updated on October 28, 2026 and Goldfish Focus on October 24, 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.*