BePresent vs Get Off the Line
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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 users. Earn points redeemable for wellness services by limiting phone usage.
- 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
- 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
Get Off the Line
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Limit screen time by putting a '90s modem in front of distracting apps. Your chosen apps are blocked by default; dial up to unblock. Don't take too long! You're tying up the phone line and running up the bill (yes, there is one). THE MODEM Dial up for 3, 10 or 15 minutes at a time. Going online takes about 30 seconds, anticipation building as the modem cheerfully blinks, chirps and warbles just as you (or your parents) remember. It also… vibrates? THE PHONE BILL Every dial-up is added to the phone bill, shown front and centre (and optionally as a home screen widget). The currency? Only your time. This helps you be intentional about how often you use distracting apps, and for how long. FEW FEATURES, DONE RIGHT You dial up, and the phone bill shows your usage. See remaining session time in the Dynamic Island and on the lock screen. Push notifications let you know when time's up, or nearly up. There's not much more to it. SOME SELF-CONTROL REQUIRED The app assumes you can be trusted to manage it. Pause all blocking with a few taps when you need to, or change the set of blocked apps – it's not locked down. NO SUBSCRIPTION The free app has 3-minute dial-ups. You can pay once to unlock 10- and 15-minute dial-ups. That's it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Get Off the Line at none against BePresent's shown. BePresent's advantage is chart position (#38 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Get Off the Line sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BePresent ships an update every 5 days, Get Off the Line every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BePresent | Get Off the Line |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (72K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 72K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #38 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Screen Detox Inc | Henrik Nyh |
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
Get Off the Line
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BePresent
- 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
Get Off the Line
- Modem Upgrade$2.99









