# BePresent vs WhenWorks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WhenWorks at none against BePresent's 10. WhenWorks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). BePresent's advantage is chart position (#39 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. WhenWorks asks for nothing beyond the download.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, WhenWorks every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | WhenWorks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [Marc Ravida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824599838) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Grossing · Productivity, #56 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you reduce screen time through app blocking, gamification, and real-life rewards. It offers individual and group sessions, goal setting with monetary stakes, and leaderboards to motivate users. Earn points redeemable for wellness services by limiting phone usage.

**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, Hourly 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


### WhenWorks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whenworks-find-a-time/id6761961129)

**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 WhenWorks free?

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

### Do BePresent or WhenWorks have ads?

BePresent shows ads; WhenWorks does not.

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

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and WhenWorks every 2 days. Most recently, BePresent was updated on November 12, 2026 and WhenWorks on November 9, 2026.

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