# iBal Rotary vs BePresent

The clearest difference is price: BePresent at Free against iBal Rotary's $17.99. BePresent also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (68K vs 24). iBal Rotary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

BePresent is free to download; iBal Rotary costs $17.99 up front. BePresent sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iBal Rotary asks for nothing beyond the download.

BePresent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 68K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of iBal Rotary's written reviews are positive against 68% of BePresent's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iBal Rotary ships an update every 2 months, BePresent every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBal Rotary | BePresent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $17.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibal-rotary/id567642367/reviews) | **[4.8 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **68K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 68.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#24** |
| Size | 29 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AirSpayce](https://appshunter.io/developer/564666685) | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) |

## What reviewers say

### iBal Rotary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibal-rotary/id567642367)

This app helps helicopter pilots quickly calculate weight and balance for their aircraft. It supports numerous helicopter models and allows users to add custom aircraft configurations. The app provides graphical displays and can email mission manifests, aiding in compliance with aviation regulations.

**Highlights:** Supports numerous helicopter types, Add custom aircraft configurations, Graphical CG displays, Email mission manifests, Detects weight and CG problems, Predefined load lists

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate calculations
- 👍 User-friendly and simple interface
- 🛠️ Excellent customer support
- ✅ Reliable and functional
- 💡 Versatile and complete

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Repurchase required for new versions
- 🔊 Annoying sounds
- 👎 Poor user interface
- 📉 Outdated data
- 🤷‍♂️ Stations cannot be deleted

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iPhone 4 since latest update
- Choose photo function does not work on iPad Mini Retina
- Math is sometimes wrong
- Rounding of aircraft values is annoying

**Requested features**

- Add B3E aircraft
- Ability to modify aircraft data
- Add BK-117 D2/D3 (H145) to aircraft list
- Add Bell 505 to aircraft library
- Input fuel burn to calculate flight duration estimate


### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Free · Productivity, #29 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBal Rotary free?

iBal Rotary costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BePresent free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iBal Rotary or BePresent?

BePresent is rated higher. iBal Rotary averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while BePresent averages 4.8 from 68K ratings.

### Do iBal Rotary or BePresent have ads?

BePresent shows ads; iBal Rotary does not.

### Which is updated more often, iBal Rotary or BePresent?

iBal Rotary ships an update every 2 months, and BePresent every 5 days. Most recently, iBal Rotary was updated on October 16, 2026 and BePresent on October 19, 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.*