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BePresent alternatives

BePresent compared with 5 alternatives: Opal, Clearspace, one sec, ScreenZen and Jomo.

BePresent has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 / month or $24.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
BePresentThis toolFree plan · from $3.99/moYesiOS, Android
OpalFree plan · from $8.29/moYesmacOS, iOS, Android
ClearspaceFree plan · from $6.99/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension
one secFree plan · from $3.99/moYesmacOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ScreenZenFreeFreemacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
JomoFree plan · from $2.49/moYesmacOS, iOS

How each one differs from BePresent

  1. Opal

    Screen time app that blocks distracting apps on phone and Mac

    • Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99). BePresent starts at $3.99 / month or $24.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only Opal lists a macOS app.
    • Opal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Opal also covers focus music.
    • BePresent also covers time tracking.

    Suits: Phone users who want distracting apps blocked automatically by rule

    Opal vs BePresentOpal pricing and details

  2. Clearspace

    Screen time app that adds a pause and a time limit to distracting apps

    • Clearspace starts at $6.99 / month, or $44.99 / year (US App Store). BePresent starts at $3.99 / month or $24.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only Clearspace lists a browser extension.

    Suits: People who want friction before social apps rather than a hard block

    Clearspace vs BePresentClearspace pricing and details

  3. one sec

    Screen time app that adds a pause before distracting apps open

    • one sec starts at $3.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US web store price). BePresent starts at $3.99 / month or $24.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only one sec lists a macOS app.
    • Only one sec lists a browser extension.
    • one sec can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • BePresent also covers time tracking.

    Suits: People who want a pause before social apps rather than a hard block

    one sec vs BePresentone sec pricing and details

  4. ScreenZen

    Free app that delays and blocks distracting apps and sites

    • ScreenZen is free. BePresent starts at $3.99 / month or $24.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only ScreenZen lists macOS and Windows apps.

    Suits: People who want a screen time blocker without paying a subscription

    ScreenZen vs BePresentScreenZen pricing and details

  5. Jomo

    Screen time blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac with flexible rules

    • Jomo starts at $2.49 / month billed annually ($29.99), or $5.99 monthly. BePresent starts at $3.99 / month or $24.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed).
    • Only Jomo lists a macOS app.
    • Only BePresent lists an Android app.
    • Jomo can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: iPhone and Mac users who want the same blocking rules on both

    Jomo vs BePresentJomo pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in BePresent

  • BePresent publishes no prices on its website; the US App Store lists subscriptions at several different amounts.
  • The vendor does not say which features are limited to BePresent Pro.
  • It runs on iPhone and Android phones only; no iPad, Mac, Windows or web version is listed.
  • A streak backed with a monetary stake costs you that stake if you exceed your screen time limit.
BePresent pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to BePresent?

The alternatives to BePresent in this directory are Opal, Clearspace, one sec, ScreenZen and Jomo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BePresent.

Is there a free alternative to BePresent?

Yes. ScreenZen is free to use. Opal, Clearspace, one sec and Jomo have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which BePresent alternatives work on Windows?

The BePresent listing does not include a Windows app. ScreenZen lists one.

Which BePresent alternatives work on macOS?

The BePresent listing does not include a macOS app. Opal, one sec, ScreenZen and Jomo list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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