# BePresent vs ScrollWager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BePresent at 68% against ScrollWager's 33%. BePresent also leads on ratings volume (67K vs 4) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). ScrollWager's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ScrollWager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScrollWager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 67K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of BePresent's written reviews are positive against 33% of ScrollWager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | BePresent | ScrollWager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollwager-screen-time-lock/id6802352236/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) | [Maurice Wolf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892848552) |

## What reviewers say

### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Productivity, #34 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


### ScrollWager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollwager-screen-time-lock/id6802352236)

This app locks your applications, requiring you to earn screen time by completing challenges or physical activities to unlock them. It aims to make app usage a conscious decision rather than an automatic habit. Earned minutes carry over, and a hard daily limit prevents excessive challenges.

**Highlights:** Apps locked around the clock, Unlock one app at a time, Earn minutes by moving, Hard daily challenge limit, Strict Mode for deletion prevention, Streak and milestone tracking, Usage history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScrollWager Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| ScrollWager Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| ScrollWager Pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BePresent free?

BePresent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScrollWager free?

ScrollWager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

ScrollWager is rated higher. BePresent averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while ScrollWager averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BePresent or ScrollWager have ads?

Both BePresent and ScrollWager show ads.

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

BePresent ships an update every 5 days, and ScrollWager every 2 days. Most recently, BePresent was updated on October 14, 2026 and ScrollWager on October 13, 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.*