# Bunk1 vs Present Day

The clearest difference is rating: Present Day at 5.0 against Bunk1's 4.2. Present Day also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Bunk1's advantage is ratings volume (487 vs 1) and device support. On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Present Day holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunk1 has 487 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bunk1 | Present Day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (487 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunk1/id487739314/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/present-day/id6760949837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **487** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 89 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bunk1.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/487739317) | [Joseph Dearman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870423425) |

## What reviewers say

### Bunk1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunk1/id487739314)

This app allows parents to stay connected with their children at summer camp. Send messages, view photos, and receive updates about camp activities and your camper's experiences.

**Highlights:** Send Bunk Notes, Read Bunk Replies, View camp photos, Photo notifications, Updates Feed, Instant notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for staying connected with campers
- 💡 Useful facial recognition feature
- 🤩 Fun features like photo borders and puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 💰 Expensive with lots of additional charges
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and user interface
- 🤷‍♀️ Unreliable delivery of messages and photos

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not loading or showing up blank
- App crashing or freezing frequently
- Inconsistent functionality across devices
- Login and account management issues

**Requested features**

- Allow campers to easily reply to messages
- Improve photo sorting and viewing experience
- Add more customization options for notes
- Provide push notifications for new photos/updates


### Present Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/present-day/id6760949837)

This app visualizes your year as a grid of dots, encouraging you to 'show up' daily by checking in on your chosen pillars. It includes focus sessions based on the Pomodoro method and home screen widgets to keep your progress visible.

**Highlights:** 365-dot year grid visualization, Daily pillar check-in, Focus sessions with hourglass animation, Home and lock screen widgets, Multiple themes and customizable styles, Night mode

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bunk1 free?

Bunk1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Present Day free?

Present Day is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bunk1 or Present Day?

Present Day is rated higher. Bunk1 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 487 ratings, while Present Day averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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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.*