# Bedsider Birth Control Remind — user reviews > 52 indexed App Store user reviews of Bedsider Birth Control Remind by Bedsider LLC, rated 2.39/5 from 71 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedsider-birth-control-remind/id1059779792/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedsider-birth-control-remind/id1059779792.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 18 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 41 ## Newest reviews (12 of 52) ### 2/5 — The reminder is great, the articles attached, not so much *2020-01-31, version 1.3.1* I love the Flo app bc it did way more than just remind me to take my pill, but then unfortunately it glitched and stop So I tried Bedsider, does what it’s supposed and sends the notifications! But I dread opening the app to clear the banner. This time the article was “100 reasons not to have kids; they include vomit and stepping on legos” Hi, you realize people with children already take BC correct? And some people don’t even take it for that reason (ie: I take it for my skin and cycle to be stable) I know it’s trendy and edgy to be “cHiLdFrEe” but maybe just stick to posting medical/science based articles. Im looking for new reminder app 🤙🏼✌🏼 ### 1/5 — Notifications *2018-01-02, version 1.3.1* What happened to the fun random text messages!? ### 1/5 — Terrible *2017-10-31, version 1.3.1* I used this while on the pill, it rarely sent me reminder messages & when it did it was long after my alert time. Now I’m on the ring and they don’t have an option for the 21 day script I’m on, only the “regular” 28 day... ### 1/5 — Loved the text reminders but HATE this app *2017-01-16, version 1.3.1* I am so disappointed in Bedsider for doing away with the text reminders and requiring users to download this app. I missed my pill several times because of how poorly the reminders work. I have deleted the app and downloaded a text reminder app that allows me to send myself a "Take your pill!" text at the same time each day. Bedsider really dropped the ball but at least other apps allow me to continue with the texts that actually help me. ### 1/5 — DON'T DOWNLOAD *2017-01-10, version 1.3.1* The app doesn't alert you for any method and causes stress. ### 1/5 — Why? *2016-12-28, version 1.3.1* I don't understand. I thought maybe I had disabled notifications for the app...they're on. Then I thought maybe the app "forgot" that I had set a reminder and that I should re-edit it. Except I've done that at least 10 times now. They even have the audacity to ask me what kind of "text" id like to receive in the morning even though they know and you now know you won't be getting any notification. I was so excited about the app because I thought it was a great way to remind me of my pill, refilling my prescription, etc. I'd been using the text service for years and loved getting my fun facts in the morning. With all of the apps out there, I'm shocked that a simple notification system isn't working. My teenage memory was even better than this app. ### 1/5 — Pointless *2016-11-28, version 1.3.1* What's the point when I never get the reminder? Wish they'd go back to the texts. I've used this app for 6(ish) months and I've maybe gotten my reminder like 2 or 3 times. Good thing I have a reminder in my phone because the app doesn't cut it at all. ### 1/5 — Doesn't remind you! *2016-11-08, version 1.3.1* I have been getting the text reminders for years and they were great! Now for the first time in 6 years, I've missed switching my ring on time 😡 It doesn't actually send any sort of reminder...it just has an internal calendar that is not at all helpful because if I remembered to check it, why would I set up the reminder. Please fix!!! Don't want to get pregnant because of an app. ### 1/5 — Bring back texting reminders! *2016-11-05, version 1.3.1* I used to love the text reminders because it was almost impossible to miss. Now I miss the reminders almost every time. Plus the snooze option doesn't work at all. Not worth downloading till they bring back the text reminder! ### 1/5 — Hugely disappointed *2016-11-04, version 1.3.1* I've never written a review for an app, but felt so overwhelming disappointed with the performance of this app that I felt the need to echo the other reviews listed. I've used Bedsider text reminders for about 5 years now, and I loved it up to this app creation. Thanks to the original text service, I've only forgotten a pill twice over the past 5 years. Now over the past several months since this app switch, I've forgotten my pill 6 times. That's a lot in a short amount of time, and I consider myself an extremely mindful and routined person. The app reminders are inconsistent, aren't as eye catching as a text message, and the banner notifications get lost in a sea of other notifications coming into my phone. What was key with the actually text service for me personally was that I would not open the text until I took my pill. That way, the text notification was always there and it was more prevalent given people are always texting/looking at their messages. My best suggestion would be to offer users the OPTION of SMS text messages or the push notifications, similar to how GroupMe functions. This is your best bet if you want to keep users, otherwise this app is completely useless and I'll be deleting. ### 1/5 — This app does not work well *2016-10-27, version 1.3.1* I keep missing the little red reminder. And then if you open the app, it goes away and there's no way to snooze it even though it says that you can set a snooze time. It's so dumb. I've been missing my pill more often because of the app. I never had this issue with the texting service. ### 1/5 — Never got the reminder *2016-10-25, version 1.3.1* I never write reviews, but I had to say something. The idea that you could have a birth control reminder app that doesn't work completely baffles me, considering the consequences. Do yourself a favor and don't even bother downloading. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — It suddenly stopped texting me *2020-09-01, version 1.3.1* Today, it just suddenly stopped texting me reminders. Why?? And now the app keeps booting me out when I try to go into it ### 1/5 — Miss the Text Reminders *2020-01-13, version 1.3.1* I know it is hard to please everyone, especially when we all have such differing opinions, needs, wants, and or preferences. HOWEVER, the app is terrible! When I was in college I had the text message reminders and it was great!!! Then I switched from the pill to an IUD. Several years later when I realized the IUD isn’t for me and I went back to pill, I went back to the handy dandy Bedsider. The notifications wouldn’t come through half of the time and the other half of the time I wouldn’t clear the days before notification, so it wouldn’t make a difference when the next notification came through. I am OCD and have to read texts messages and emails ASAP to clear the notification. It doesn’t bother my OCD when an app (that’s in a group) has a notification that didn’t come through as an alert. I miss the old Bedsider!! Now on to another birth control reminder system.... ### 1/5 — Crashes *2019-11-18, version 1.3.1* It was good for like 10 minutes, until it started closing unexpectedly. Disappointed!! ### 1/5 — Bedsider *2018-12-26, version 1.3.1* Not useful, not helpful for remembering NuvaRing. I can’t tell if I just don’t see it or if the app forgets to remind me, but either way it ends up not being helpful. ### 1/5 — Super disappointing *2018-11-07, version 1.3.1* I’ve never written a review for an app before, but I had to share my thoughts for this one. This app was referred to me by my doctor when I first got birth control I was excited to know that something will be helping me keep track of my birth control. Then to my disappointment I noticed an irregularity in my notification reminders. Luckily I caught this mistake early but this app DOES NOT send you reminders on the right days or anything. I’ve already spoke to my doctor to definitely not recommend this app to anyone, and I’m letting you know now too. Don’t use this app. ### 1/5 — 0 stars *2018-10-05, version 1.3.1* If I could give the app 0 stars I would. Unlike their texts back in the day this app does nothing. I put my reminder for 2pm looking for something that would help me for my busy traveling lifestyle (the texts always came through on you actual time zone no matter where u are) but the entire week I tried the app it didn’t even ring to notify me. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS APP. DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME ON THIS APP. ### 1/5 — Stopped Working *2018-09-28* Stopped sending reminders after the first month, even after resubmitting information. Missed my ring change twice. ### 1/5 — Ugh *2018-08-29, version 1.3.1* Terrible. Texts were so much better. ### 1/5 — Not what it says *2018-04-10* Well this app was perfect until it decided to completely automatically change my entire patch cycle from a Monday to a Tuesday. It is literally all over the place and 100% incorrect so I will have to delete. ### 1/5 — Not even receiving notifications *2018-02-26, version 1.3.1* At first when Bedsider switched to in app notifications I was disappointed, now I’m literally not even receiving those. In settings I have my notifications turned on. The app has one job and it is not doing it. Thanks to this app I have missed my Nuva ring and had to restart 3 different times, which is extremely frustrating. I’m really disappointed. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — exactly what i wanted *2020-08-21, version 1.3.1* this app is exactly what i was looking for, i like that i can customize the reminder with whatever i want and the sex positivity is a huge bonus! i also love that it’s not pink and frilly like so many other apps of its kind ### 5/5 — Helps me remember!! *2017-02-19, version 1.3.1* I really like this app and personally it actually really helps me remember when I need to take my pill. Plus it has funny messages so I wake up with a smile. ### 5/5 — Great app!!! *2017-02-01, version 1.3.1* I love the way Bedsider setup their new reminders! When I would get my reminders texted, I was always ignoring them, or didn't hear the notifications. With the app, they come through loud and clear, and the banner doesn't go away until I click on it, and I haven't missed any pills since downloading it. ### 5/5 — Every day user *2016-07-14, version 1.0* This app is awesome. I personally use the clever reminders to get a fun fact. If you need something cute and witty to remind you to take your birth control every day or every night, you should definitely use these reminders, they're super fun and not annoying like an alarm ### 4/5 — Love it *2019-01-23, version 1.3.1* I love my Bedsider app. It’s consistent and adorable. Everyday I get a banner reminder at my set time and when I open it I get to read a super cute little message. Today my message was a link to an adorable video about sea lions and it said “you need this video about a sea lion rescue center in your life. Trust us, you need it.” And everyday the message is different and equally as fun, creative, and cute. The only negative thing I have to say about the app is that the notifications I receive about reminding me to take my pill are not as eye catching as i was hoping. I would recommend making them a little more colorful or creative. Maybe add a text tone option so you get to pick the noise your phone makes when you receive your reminder. And possibly make an option to have the message sent more than once at different set times so there’s no chance of forgetting your pill. ### 4/5 — Only one thing I would change... *2018-08-07, version 1.3.1* As a woman on the combo pill I have a week of placebos on my packet. I do not take the placebos, therefore it is useless for me that the app reminds me to take my pill during this time. My only wish is that they would allow you to have the week you are on your period NOT send you reminders if you choose. Otherwise LOVE the app and never forget my pill! ### 4/5 — Very helpful *2017-05-09, version 1.3.1* If it wasn't for this app, i would've missed all my pills. Very helpful and useful. It would've gave it 5 stars if it had an alarm to alert me better. ### 4/5 — Great app, some bugs *2017-02-25, version 1.3.1* I LOVE this app. I'm on the Nuvaring and this app has definitely helped me keep track of my in/out schedule. In the past I was relying on remembering when I last put it in based on what happened that day... Not very reliable. I'm very grateful for this app. HOWEVER, it does have a bug in which on every "out" week the notification reads "Put a New Ring In!" when it should be saying "Take Out Your Ring!" - so that has definitely thrown me off before but thankfully the calendar shows one icon for "in" and one icon for "out" to keep me on schedule. ### 3/5 — Disappointed with the required change to app *2016-08-28, version 1.0* I have used bedsider for text notifications for over a year. This has been extremely convenient for me. Starting September 2016, you have to have the app to receive the reminder message. Much like my other notifications, these get lost in my phone and I am prone to miss them. The text message is much more prevalent and I am more apt to see it when responding to other messages. While I have always depended on this service, I am very disappointed that there is no option to continue the direct text message service. ### 2/5 — Incredibly inconsistent daily reminders *2020-06-30, version 1.3.1* This app is supposed to send you a daily notification to take the pill. It definitely DOES NOT. DO NOT RELY on this app for that. I have to put separate reminders in my phone’s calendar because this is not reliable at all. Otherwise, I do like the daily messages and links it sends. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*