# BePresent vs Simply Focus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simply Focus at none against BePresent's 10. Simply Focus also leads on ads (none vs shown). BePresent's advantage is ratings volume (72K vs 2) and chart position (#40 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Simply Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simply Focus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 72K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Simply Focus weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | Simply Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-focus-focus-simplified/id6781817004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [NICHOLAS EDWARD MAY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896721070) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Productivity, #52 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you reclaim your time and improve your life by reducing screen time. It uses app blocking, gamification, social competition, and real-life rewards to make staying off your phone fun and easy. Track your usage and earn points redeemable for wellness-focused rewards.

**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 (meditation, workouts, therapy), 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


### Simply Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-focus-focus-simplified/id6781817004)

This app helps you manage your tasks by allowing you to add all your to-dos and then select the top 1-3 most important items to focus on. It provides a clean, uncluttered interface to work through your priorities without distraction.

**Highlights:** Simple to-do list, Select top 1-3 focus items, Reorder focus list, Swap tasks, Cross off items, Home & Lock Screen widgets, Light/Dark/Automatic appearance

**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 Simply Focus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BePresent or Simply Focus?

Simply Focus is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Simply Focus averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BePresent or Simply Focus have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Simply Focus does not.

### Which is updated more often, BePresent or Simply Focus?

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Simply Focus weekly. Most recently, BePresent was updated on November 8, 2026 and Simply Focus on November 5, 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.*