# PrompterPal vs BePresent

The clearest difference is price: BePresent at Free against PrompterPal's $7.99. BePresent also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). PrompterPal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

BePresent is free to download; PrompterPal costs $7.99 up front. BePresent sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PrompterPal asks for nothing beyond the download.

BePresent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 72K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of PrompterPal's written reviews are positive against 69% of BePresent's.

PrompterPal ships an update every 6 weeks, BePresent every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrompterPal | BePresent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompterpal/id364901877/reviews) | **[4.8 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **72K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **68.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#37** |
| Size | 96 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunshine Valley Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/327149814) | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) |

## What reviewers say

### PrompterPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompterpal/id364901877)

This app transforms your mobile devices into a teleprompter, automatically scrolling your script to help you engage your audience. It offers extensive customization for text appearance and supports various remote control options and file sharing methods.

**Highlights:** Automatic scrolling script, Customizable text appearance, Multiple remote control options, Extensive file sharing methods, Display mirroring, Countdown timer

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Productivity, #62 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you reclaim your time and improve your life by reducing screen time. It uses app blocking, gamification, social competition, and real-life rewards to make staying off your phone fun and easy. Track your usage and earn points redeemable for wellness-focused rewards.

**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 (meditation, workouts, therapy), Scrolling awareness reminders, Time tracking and daily reports

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly (1-Week Free Trial) | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual (1-Week Free Trial) | $24.99 | per year |
| BePresent Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| BePresent Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | 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 |

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrompterPal free?

PrompterPal costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BePresent free?

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

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

BePresent is rated higher. PrompterPal averages 3.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while BePresent averages 4.8 from 72K ratings.

### Do PrompterPal or BePresent have ads?

BePresent shows ads; PrompterPal does not.

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

PrompterPal ships an update every 6 weeks, and BePresent every 5 days. Most recently, PrompterPal was updated on November 6, 2026 and BePresent on November 6, 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.*