Comparison

BePresent vs Steppy

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 reclaim your time and improve your life by controlling screen usage. It combines app blocking, gamification, and social challenges with real-life rewards to motivate you to spend less time on your phone.

Highlights
  • App blocking sessions (individual, group, beast mode)
  • Set daily goals and build streaks
  • Monetary stakes for exceeding limits
  • Compete on weekly leaderboards
  • Earn real-life rewards (meditation, workouts, therapy)
  • Scrolling awareness reminders
  • Time tracking and daily reports
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

Steppy

Features
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Steppy is a simple study planning and productivity app that helps students organise tasks, break assignments into smaller steps, stay focused, and track progress. Designed for students, self-learners, and anyone who feels overwhelmed by study tasks, Steppy helps turn big goals into clear next actions. Instead of staring at a large assignment and not knowing where to start, Steppy helps you create a plan, choose the next tiny step, and build steady progress over time. Key features: • Create and manage study tasks • Break large assignments into smaller steps • See your next best move • Use a focus timer to protect short study sessions • Reset when you feel stuck or overwhelmed • Track daily and weekly progress • Build better study routines • Use a clean, low-clutter planner layout Steppy is useful for students who want more structure, better focus, and a simpler way to manage study work. It is designed with simple screens, small steps, and clear progress tracking to support low-clutter study planning. Steppy Pro unlocks additional planning and productivity features to support deeper study organisation and progress tracking. Steppy Pro is available as an optional auto-renewable subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://trysteppy.com/privacy Support: https://trysteppy.com/support

Screenshots

BePresent4 screens
Steppy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Steppy at none against BePresent's shown. BePresent's advantage is chart position (#20 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Steppy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Steppy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
BePresent versus Steppy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBePresentSteppy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (71K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings71K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#20 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreen Detox IncAkalahandi De Silva

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

Steppy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

23 purchases

BePresent

Subscriptions23
  • 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
2 purchases

Steppy

Subscriptions2
  • Steppy Pro$3.991 Month
  • Steppy Pro Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is BePresent free?
BePresent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steppy free?
Steppy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BePresent or Steppy have ads?
BePresent shows ads; Steppy does not.
Which is updated more often, BePresent or Steppy?
BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and Steppy every 8 days. Most recently, BePresent was updated on November 3, 2026 and Steppy on October 24, 2026.

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