BePresentWhere each app earns its place
Social accountability, individual and group sessions, goals, leaderboards, reports, and real-life rewards.
A direct connection between completed habits and regained app access.
BePresent turns restraint into a game
BePresent focuses on screen-time reduction itself. Its current product includes individual, group, and Beast Mode blocking sessions, daily goals, streaks, scrolling-awareness reminders, reports, challenges, weekly leaderboards, and sponsored real-life rewards.
Friends can join group sessions, share updates, and keep one another accountable. That social layer is a real advantage when other people are part of your motivation.
Aura rewards the replacement behavior
Aura does not award coins just because the phone stayed closed. You earn them by completing a supported habit. That distinction matters if you want the system to push you toward reading, movement, focus, or another concrete activity rather than simply away from a screen.
Private progress or shared accountability?
BePresent is built around leaderboards, challenges, and group sessions with friends. Aura keeps the exchange between your habits and your own app time.
BePresent or Aura?
BePresent is a better fit when
- Friends will join group sessions with you.
- Leaderboards and challenges motivate you.
- You want rewards for reducing total use.
Aura is a better fit when
- You want completed habits to earn minutes.
- You prefer a personal system without social pressure.
- You want several ways to verify action.
Frequently asked questions
Does BePresent reward healthy habits?+
BePresent primarily rewards reduced screen time and successful blocking behavior with points, challenges, and other rewards. Aura directly pays coins for supported habits.
Can friends use BePresent together?+
Yes. Its current listing describes Group Sessions, shared updates, friend challenges, and weekly leaderboards. The official site also promotes accountability with friends and family.
Does BePresent offer real-life rewards?+
Yes. Its current listing describes points that can be redeemed for sponsored partner rewards. The available rewards can change over time.
Is BePresent available on Android?+
The current US App Store listing describes BePresent as iPhone-only. Aura is also iPhone-only for now.
Does Aura have a leaderboard?+
Aura currently centers personal coins, habits, and streaks rather than social competition.
Product details were checked against the official BePresent website and current US App Store listing on August 16, 2026. Features and pricing can change. This comparison is published by Aura. Read the Aura FAQ or browse more screen-time guides.
