Comparison

Be Present vs ReTo

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

Head to head
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

About

ReTo

Create reusable checklist templates for recurring tasks like packing or errands. Generate new lists instantly from templates, with completed lists saved for easy review. A simple, ad-free tool to organize without busywork.

Highlights
  • Reusable checklist templates
  • Instant checklist generation
  • Saved completed checklists
  • Automatic history log
  • Minimalist design
  • No login required
Features
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ReTo-Do: Smart Reusable Checklists "Watch your thoughts, for they become your to-do lists; Watch your to-do lists, for they become your actions; Watch your actions, for they become your habits; Watch your habits, for they become your destiny." - Ancient proverb Tired of rewriting the same checklist every time? ReTo-Do lets you build templates once and reuse them instantly—saving time on all your repetitive tasks. Create a template with your items, then start a fresh checklist from it in one tap. Every new one is a clean copy, and completed checklists stay saved exactly as they were—so you can always look back at what you packed or did last time. Perfect for: - Packing for trips - Grocery & errand routines - Workout or fitness prep - Event planning - Daily/weekly repeating habits Key features: - Build reusable templates for any recurring task - Completely free to use—no ads, no paywall, no login required (optional email login for cloud sync) - Generate a new checklist from a template instantly—everything captured as-is - Automatic chronological history log for easy review of completed runs - Minimal, focused design—no clutter, just reliable checklists Built for anyone who wants a simple, no-fuss tool for recurring tasks. Get organized without the busywork. Download ReTo-Do today and stop recreating lists from scratch!

Screenshots

Be Present4 screens
ReTo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReTo at none against Be Present's 5. ReTo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Be Present's advantage is ratings volume (102 vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Be Present sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ReTo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReTo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Be Present has 102 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Be Present versus ReTo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBe PresentReTo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (102 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings102 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB4 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLittleBeat LLCTulip Labs

In-app purchases

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
None

ReTo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Be Present free?
Be Present is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReTo free?
ReTo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Be Present or ReTo?
ReTo is rated higher. Be Present averages 4.7 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while ReTo averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Be Present or ReTo have ads?
Neither Be Present nor ReTo shows ads.

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