# Evanston 311 vs BePresent

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BePresent at 69% against Evanston 311's 22%. BePresent also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Evanston 311's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BePresent sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Evanston 311 asks for nothing beyond the download.

BePresent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BePresent has 70K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Evanston 311's written reviews are positive against 69% of BePresent's.

Evanston 311 ships an update every 3 months, BePresent every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evanston 311 | BePresent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evanston-311/id694105620/reviews) | **[4.8 (70K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **70K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **68.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#21** |
| Size | 59 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Evanston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498131224) | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) |

## What reviewers say

### Evanston 311

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evanston-311/id694105620)

Easily submit non-emergency service requests and general questions to City staff. Report issues like graffiti and potholes, request services, and access important City information.

**Highlights:** Submit service requests, Report graffiti and potholes, Request winter maintenance, Inquire about trash/recycling, Access City web pages, Submit general questions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BePresent

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Productivity, #30 Top Free · 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 Evanston 311 free?

Evanston 311 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BePresent free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Evanston 311 or BePresent?

BePresent is rated higher. Evanston 311 averages 1.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BePresent averages 4.8 from 70K ratings.

### Do Evanston 311 or BePresent have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Evanston 311 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Evanston 311 or BePresent?

Evanston 311 ships an update every 3 months, and BePresent every 5 days. Most recently, Evanston 311 was updated on October 14, 2026 and BePresent on October 27, 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.*