Comparison

BePresent vs DayVergent

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BePresent

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
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BePresent is the #1 app to control your screen time and supercharge your productivity, mental health, and quality of life. Experience life beyond the screen as you reclaim Your Time and earn rewards that improve your life with BePresent! 25 years. That’s the average time you will spend on your phone. With a combination of app blocking, gamification, social competition with friends, and real-life rewards, you will reclaim YEARS of your life like thousands of BePresent members already have. We know you’ve tried to solve this problem before. But we’re not like other screen time apps. ▶ WHAT USERS ARE CELEBRATING ◀ • “I was able to go from 7+ hours per day to less than 2 hours! 10/10 would recommend” - Andrew M. • “FINALLY an app that actually curbs my screen addiction instead of time limits that I just ignore!” - Gina V. • “I’ve tried everything but nothing has worked. I almost gave up before I used BePresent! Thank god I tried it as I’ve reduced my screen time by over 3 hours a day!” - Jack W. Download now to experience life to the fullest. Instead of annoying app blockers or time limits, BePresent makes it fun and easy to stay off your phone. ▶ FEATURES ◀ [ BePresent App Blocking Sessions - Individual, Group, & BEAST MODE ] • Dive into Present Sessions! Dedicate breaks from screens, whether it's a focused study session or a no-phone night out. Team up with friends for Group Sessions and joint tech time-outs. Share updates, cheer, and keep one another accountable—all from within the app. Need a stringent break? Enter BEAST MODE, ensuring unwavering commitment [ Set Daily Goals and Build Your Streak ] • Choose your digital boundaries. Maintain your streak by sticking to set screen time limits. Back your commitment with a monetary stake — overshoot, and that stake's gone. Customize reminders and design your journey to digital well-being. [ Compete on Weekly Leaderboards and Challenge Your Friends] • Show off your productivity prowess by competing against others on weekly leaderboards. Advance tiers so you’ll feel like a productivity superhero every day. Practicing mindful phone habits has never been so motivating and rewarding! [ Earn Real-Life Rewards ] • The ultimate motivation - earn points you can redeem for real-life rewards by limiting your screen time. Best of all, your rewards will also improve your life. Learn to meditate with a premium Headspace subscription. Redeem free workout classes with ClassPass. Schedule discounted therapy sessions with BetterHelp. Earn these rewards and more all by staying off your phone. [ Never Doomscroll Again ] • Set hourly scrolling awareness reminders so you never lose track of time doomscrolling again [ Time Tracking & Daily Reports ] • Measure the moments you're truly present. Access daily and weekly breakdowns, complemented by a comprehensive day-before report, amplifying your adherence to reality. [ Improve Your Well-Being ] • By reducing screen time, you'll improve your overall well-being and gain access to educational content that explains how reducing screen time can benefit you in multiple ways. Learn how to manage ADHD better, improve your mental health, and be more present with your loved ones, all while improving your sleep and becoming less distracted. [ Complete Privacy and Data Security ] • Data dignity, delivered. All of your data is private and safe with Apple’s Screen Time API. We do not have access to any specific content you access on your iPhone, and none of your personal data ever leaves your device. ▶ WE'RE HERE FOR EVERY QUERY ◀ Questions or feedback? Reach us at https://www.getpresentapp.com/ or shoot an email at contact@getpresentapp.com. Let's journey to mindful tech use together. Note: All rewards are sponsored by BePresent and our partners. Apple does not sponsor any of the in-app rewards. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.getpresentapp.com/privacy-policy

About

DayVergent

This AI-powered companion uses voice input to help manage tasks, build routines, and overcome overwhelm, specifically designed for neurodivergent individuals. It offers gentle, judgment-free support to work with your brain, not against it.

Highlights
  • Voice-first AI companion
  • Task and routine management
  • ADHD-specific focus strategies
  • Gentle check-ins
  • Smart AI task breakdowns
  • Brain dumping and brainstorming
Features
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Not your (neuro)typical productivity app. DayVergent is a gentle, voice-first AI companion for tasks, routines and life, built specifically for ADHD / neurodivergent brains. Speak your thoughts — the app listens, extracts tasks, builds calm routines, and helps you move forward without guilt or overwhelm. The app is free to download and use. Start with a 10-day free trial of full premium features. After the trial, core tools remain available at no cost. Core tools — daily routines, voice task management, focus strategies, and gentle check-ins — are always free. During your 10-day free trial you get full access to the premium features: unlimited voice conversations with your Guide, smart AI task breakdowns, and brain dumping. No credit card required. After the trial, you can choose to upgrade only if you want to keep the extra support. Why DayVergent feels different Built by someone who lives the AuDHD experience. No rigid schedules, no guilt, no judgment — just warm, practical support that works with your brain instead of against it. What you get for free (even after the trial): • Daily voice check-ins and calm routines • Basic voice task management (limited daily voice) • ADHD focus strategies with smart priority ordering • Empathetic, judgment-free replies Premium features (included in your 10-day trial): • Unlimited voice conversations with your Guide • Smart AI task breakdowns • Brain dumping & brainstorming — speak freely and let the Guide extract tasks, organize your thoughts, and offer helpful suggestions Whether you’re newly diagnosed, late-diagnosed, or simply burned out by traditional planners, DayVergent meets you exactly where you are. Download free today. Try the full experience risk-free for 10 days. Upgrade only if you love it ($7.99/month or $69/year). No pressure — you’ve got this. Compatible with iPhone 12 and newer (iOS 17 or later). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdEULA

Screenshots

BePresent4 screens
DayVergent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DayVergent at none against BePresent's shown. DayVergent also leads on device support (3 vs 1). BePresent's advantage is ratings volume (68K vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DayVergent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DayVergent holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 68K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, DayVergent every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BePresent versus DayVergent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBePresentDayVergent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (68K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings68K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#23 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB52 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperScreen Detox IncPARIS LIZABET LENAHAN

Customer experience

BePresent

All ratings67,564 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.1%

DayVergent

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BePresent

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

DayVergent

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

23 purchases

BePresent

Subscriptions23
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Monthly (Mid Tier)$6.991 Month
  • Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual$24.991 Year
  • Annual (Mid Tier)$24.991 Year
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • BePresent Pro (Annual)$24.991 Year
  • Free Trial for BePresent Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • BePresent Pro (Annual)$29.991 Year
  • BePresent Pro Family$39.991 Year
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual (High Tier)$44.991 Year
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • BePresent Family7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual (3-Day Free Trial)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual (30-day Trial)1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual (2-week Free Trial)14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • BePresent Pro Family (iCloud)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
2 purchases

DayVergent

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$69.991 Year

Questions

Is BePresent free?
BePresent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DayVergent free?
DayVergent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BePresent or DayVergent?
DayVergent is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 68K ratings, while DayVergent averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BePresent or DayVergent have ads?
BePresent shows ads; DayVergent does not.
Which is updated more often, BePresent or DayVergent?
BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and DayVergent every 2 weeks. Most recently, BePresent was updated on October 19, 2026 and DayVergent on October 14, 2026.

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