Comparison

Bridges vs Be Present

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bridges

Easily collect and format links for your projects. Save links with custom titles and export them in various formats like Markdown or HTML. Organize them into folders for quick access and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Custom link formatting
  • Multiple export formats (Markdown, HTML, JSON, URL)
  • Folder organization
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Rich link previews
  • Share sheet integration
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Bridges is the best way to collect custom formatted links. Saving a link for your podcast, newsletter, or blog post has never been easier. If you’ve ever had the task to collect links for a project you’ll love Bridges. Bridges eliminates any tedious URL editing for making a raw URL more human readable. When saving a link to Bridges you give it a title and it can be used when you copy the link later on. Need a link with a custom title in markdown? One tap away. Need a URL as a hyperlink? One tap away. Even better if you set all the links into a folder you can copy all of these links in the format you need in a few taps. The supported formats include: Hyperlink, Markdown, JSON, HTML, URL. Organize the links into different folders and keep each folder in a section. All your data is stored locally and synced with iCloud so all your devices are up to date. If you download the separate macOS app for Bridges all your links and data will be there. Use the share sheet to save links to Bridges quickly and easily. When saving a link it will show a rich preview of the links info: Link Title, Hero Image, Favicon, and URL. From the share sheet it’s easy to save to any folder you’ve made in the app. The custom title for the link is automatically filled in with the URL’s link title. With Bridges saving links is easy and fun. Bridges is built by one person and aims to give you more time back by reducing tedious tasks. For more information about the app visit https://www.bridgesapp.app/. To see our privacy policy: https://www.bridgesapp.app/privacy-policy. Terms of service: https://www.bridgesapp.app/terms-of-service.

About

Be Present

This app helps you focus on tasks by encouraging mono-tasking and providing tools for enhanced concentration. It offers positive affirmations, time blocking with a Pomodoro timer, and science-backed soundscapes to prevent burnout and boost productivity.

Highlights
  • Positive mindset building
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Science-backed methods
  • Relaxing soundscapes
  • Time blocking
  • Prevent burnout
Features
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Be Present helps you build the daily routines that make focus inevitable. Not another productivity app. Be Present is built around one idea: when your routines are right, focus happens naturally. #What Our Users Are Saying "Be Present has been a game-changer! I'm more productive and feel less anxious." — Jae P. "The focus music transformed my work sessions. I get more done in less time!" — Anna "I finished my final paper despite my ADHD." — Jessie #What Be Present Offers - Morning & Night Routines: Start and end your day with intention - Pomodoro Timer: 25-min focus sessions with breaks up to 90 min - Focus Music: Lofi, binaural beats, and soundscapes for deep work - Prevent Burnout: Structured breaks protect your mental energy - Journal & Gratitude: Reflect and reset daily #Why It Works 47% of people have a daily physical health routine. Only 28% have a mental health one. Be Present closes that gap. SUPPORT: love@littlebeat.io

Screenshots

Bridges4 screens
Be Present4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Be Present at 4.8 against Bridges's 4.4. Be Present also leads on ratings volume (101 vs 17) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Bridges sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Be Present sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Be Present holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Present has 101 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Bridges's written reviews are positive against 78% of Be Present's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bridges ships an update every 3 weeks, Be Present fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bridges versus Be Present: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBridgesBe Present
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (17 ratings)4.8 (101 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17101 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB104 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJonathan RuizLittleBeat LLC

Customer experience

Bridges

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Be Present

All ratings92 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bridges

One-time3
  • Nice Tip$0.99
  • Very Nice Tip$2.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
5 purchases

Be Present

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Limited time discounted offer7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • 7 Day Trial Yearly Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Discounted yearly subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Exclusive Lifetime Plan Offer$12.99

Questions

Is Bridges free?
Bridges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Be Present free?
Be Present is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bridges or Be Present?
Be Present is rated higher. Bridges averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Be Present averages 4.8 from 101 ratings.
Do Bridges or Be Present have ads?
Neither Bridges nor Be Present shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bridges or Be Present?
Bridges ships an update every 3 weeks, and Be Present fortnightly. Most recently, Bridges was updated on August 5, 2026 and Be Present on September 19, 2026.

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