BePresent vs Solo.Shots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Solo.Shots
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Small steps. Daily shots. Unstoppable transformations. The body you want. The skill you're chasing. The space you're building. None of it happens overnight — but it does happen when you show up every single day. SOLO.SHOTS turns daily photos into your most powerful accountability tool. One tap a day. Zero excuses. Watch months of work collapse into a jaw-dropping cinematic timelapse you'll actually want to share. Why SOLO.SHOTS? - Smart Ghost Overlay — The previous photo fades as a translucent guide so every shot lines up perfectly. Flawless alignment, every single day. - Streaks & Milestones — Gamified consistency that rewires your discipline. Unlock milestones, protect your streak, stay addicted to showing up. - 1-Tap 4K Cinematic Timelapse — Export studio-grade progress videos in stunning 4K. Ready for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts — or just for you. - 100% Private. 100% On-Device. No cloud. No servers. No account. No login. Your photos never leave your phone. Ever. - Smart Daily Reminders — Personalized notifications per project so you never miss a shot. - Clean, Ad-Free Premium UI — Zero clutter. Zero distractions. Just a gorgeous, focused tracking experience. - Unlimited Custom Projects — Track everything you care about, side by side. - Perfect for tracking: Gym progress • Weight loss & body transformation • Pregnancy & baby bump • Newborn & kids growth • Hair growth • Beard growth • Skincare routine • Art & drawing practice • Home renovation • Room makeover • Plant growth • Pet growth • Muscle gains • Post-surgery recovery • DIY builds • Any long-term journey Privacy-first by design. Most trackers want your email, your data, your cloud. SOLO.SHOTS wants none of it. Everything — every photo, every project, every milestone — stays locked on your device. No sign-up. No sync. No server. Just you and your progress. Your transformation starts with one photo. Take it today. Download SOLO.SHOTS and turn the next 365 days into something you'll be proud of. Privacy Policy : https://guledaaydemir.github.io/solo.shots/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BePresent at every 5 days against Solo.Shots's every 5 months. BePresent also leads on chart position (#29 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. BePresent sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Solo.Shots sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Solo.Shots every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BePresent | Solo.Shots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (67K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #29 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Screen Detox Inc | Gul Eda Aydemir |
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
Solo.Shots
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BePresent
- 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
Solo.Shots
- Solo.Shots Premium Monthly$3.991 Month








