# BePresent vs GreenSeek

The clearest difference is rating: BePresent at 4.8 against GreenSeek's 4.0. BePresent also leads on ratings volume (67K vs 8) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). GreenSeek's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GreenSeek asks for nothing beyond the download.

BePresent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 67K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of BePresent's written reviews are positive against 67% of GreenSeek's.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, GreenSeek every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | GreenSeek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews)** | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greenseek/id6763084938/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [GreenSeek Technologies Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895155177) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Productivity, #35 Top Grossing · 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


### GreenSeek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greenseek/id6763084938)

This AI-powered tool assists with thinking, writing, research, and creative projects using renewable energy. It prioritizes user privacy with features like incognito mode and data redaction, offering a conscious way to interact with artificial intelligence.

**Highlights:** AI-powered assistance, Renewable energy compute, Privacy-first design, Incognito mode, Personal detail redaction, Dual-layer encryption, Multiple AI reasoning modes

**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 GreenSeek free?

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

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

BePresent is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while GreenSeek averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do BePresent or GreenSeek have ads?

BePresent shows ads; GreenSeek does not.

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

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and GreenSeek every 6 days. Most recently, BePresent was updated on October 15, 2026 and GreenSeek on September 30, 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.*