Comparison

BePresent vs Multiwatch

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 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 mindful phone habits. Earn points redeemable for wellness-focused rewards like meditation subscriptions and workout classes.

Highlights
  • App blocking sessions (individual, group, BEAST MODE)
  • Set daily goals and build streaks with monetary stakes
  • Compete on weekly leaderboards with friends
  • Earn real-life rewards for limiting screen time
  • Hourly scrolling awareness reminders
  • Time tracking and daily reports
  • Improve overall well-being by reducing screen time
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

Multiwatch

Manage and run multiple stopwatches simultaneously with custom naming and tagging. View status on your lock screen or dynamic island, and export data as CSV. Sync across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Run multiple stopwatches
  • Custom stopwatch naming
  • Tagging and filtering
  • Lock screen and Dynamic Island status
  • CSV export
  • iCloud sync
Features
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No subscriptions or in-app purchases. Multiwatch lets you quickly start and run multiple stopwatches. Starting a stopwatch is as easy as tapping '+', or swiping down when the current stopwatches tab is active. Stopwatches are given a default name (Untitled). Stopwatches continue running while Multiwatch is closed (using minimal battery). When more than zero stopwatches are running, the status of current stopwatches is visible in the dynamic island of newer iPhone models, or on the lock screen of any iPhone model. Stopwatches can be named or tagged, even their laps can be given custom names. Archived stopwatches can be grouped and filtered either by tag or creation date. All archived stopwatches (or a filtered selection of them) can be shared as a CSV file for emailing, airdropping, or importing into common spreadsheet apps. Archived stopwatches and tag names/colours can be sync'd between multiple devices that share the same iCloud account. Includes full support for iPhone Duo.

Screenshots

BePresent4 screens
Multiwatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BePresent at Free against Multiwatch's $2.99. BePresent also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). Multiwatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BePresent is free to download; Multiwatch costs $2.99 up front. BePresent sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Multiwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Multiwatch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
BePresent versus Multiwatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBePresentMultiwatch
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (72K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings72K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#49 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreen Detox IncBen Cunningham

Customer experience

BePresent

All ratings71,784 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews4,024 reviews
Positive68.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%

Multiwatch

Written reviews1 reviews
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

Multiwatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BePresent

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Monthly (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual (1-Week Free Trial)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • BePresent Pro (Annual)$24.991 Year
  • BePresent Pro (Annual)$29.991 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
None

Multiwatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BePresent free?
BePresent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Multiwatch free?
Multiwatch costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BePresent or Multiwatch have ads?
BePresent shows ads; Multiwatch does not.
Which is updated more often, BePresent or Multiwatch?
BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Multiwatch every 2 months. Most recently, BePresent was updated on November 14, 2026 and Multiwatch on November 13, 2026.

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