# BePresent vs Eclipse

The clearest difference is ads: Eclipse at none against BePresent's shown. Eclipse also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%). BePresent's advantage is ratings volume (71K vs 11) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Eclipse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eclipse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 71K ratings behind it against 11, 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 Eclipse's.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Eclipse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | Eclipse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-screen-time-control/id6760490617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [Eclipse Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884699166) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Productivity, #44 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


### Eclipse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-screen-time-control/id6760490617)

This app helps reduce phone usage by making your device less engaging. It offers scheduled grayscale mode and app blocking to minimize distractions and encourage focus during designated times.

**Highlights:** Scheduled grayscale mode, App blocking, Recurring focus blocks, Temporary snooze controls, Weekly usage insights

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eclipse Pro: App Blocker Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Eclipse Pro: App Blocker Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BePresent free?

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

### Is Eclipse free?

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

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

Eclipse is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 71K ratings, while Eclipse averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do BePresent or Eclipse have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Eclipse does not.

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

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Eclipse every 2 weeks. Most recently, BePresent was updated on October 31, 2026 and Eclipse on October 13, 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.*