# Bugger > Simple task reminder app with customizable notifications and labels. (iPhone/iPad app by ZZTech.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugger/id379375497 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [ZZTech](https://appshunter.io/developer/379375500) - Category: Productivity, Utilities - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 2.90/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 4.0 · 6 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-07-02 - Data updated: 2026-07-18 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugger/id379375497/reviews.md ## What is Bugger? "For speedy, gotta-finish task tracking, Bugger gets it." -TUAW.com ***Introductory sale - Grab bugger at $0.99 for a limited time!!!*** How many times do you say to yourself, "Oh! I totally forgot to do that thing!" The next time that happens, launch bugger. Bugger is simple. We'll keep on bugging you until you get your act together and get done what needs to get done. Tell us when you first want to be bugged, then set up custom repeating intervals, so you can be bugged as often or as little as you'd like. Organize your bugs with labels, to keep your hectic life all neat and tidy. Using iOS4's local notifications, you don't need to be online to be bugged, ensuring you will be bugged as required. Bugger includes graphics enhanced for the iPhone 4's retina display, but can be run on any device running iOS4. Bugger is the GTD app for the lazy in all of us. ## Key features - Customizable notifications - Repeating reminder intervals - Task organization with labels - Offline notification support - Retina display graphics ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugger/id379375497/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Useless. *2015-06-25* Can't do recurring reminders. Totally useless for what I wanted, that's what I get for buying something off the cuff and not reading reviews first. ### 1/5 — NOT LONG MAINTAINED - CRASHED on iOS 8.3 *2015-04-18* DO NOT PAY FOR THIS APP. NOT UPDATED SINCE 2010. Based on a review I read, I was hoping this app would replace some of my use of the iOS Reminder Clock>Alarm, but it keeps crashing on me, and has no repeat. The app has not been updated since 2010 (my bad for not noticing that!) and the developer website no longer exists. Had it been free I probably would not have bothered to write this review, and I never like giving a low rating, but in the case I need to do it to warn others, since it is a waste of your money. It would be great if the ZZTech team updated the app so that they could keep making money on this app, but in the meantime, it is not really fair to people to pay for this app. ### 3/5 — Hmmmm *2014-10-13* Locked up... Going to try redownloading ### 5/5 — The best reminder app *2013-08-16* The best app ever. It is so easy to input my reminders that I don't have an excuse. I love all of the features. Recommend this to anyone who has ever forgotten an appointment, to pick up a present or any other errand!! ### 1/5 — Had to return it.. *2013-02-25* App kept crashing when I'd open it and basic function *sigh* ### 2/5 — Sigh *2013-01-03* The concept of the app is ingenious! The only problem I have is with the performance... My phone freezes for a while after closing the app. :( ### 5/5 — I Needed this-Love it! *2011-01-02* I have SO many things on my plate, and this truly is a life saver. It alerts at intervals-awesome!...runs in the background-convenient! Thank you for making this app... seriously! ### 3/5 — Great potential! *2010-10-29* Good app for getting one time reminders. But if you want a daily reminder, you're out of luck. I'm sure this will be an upcoming feature . . . ### 2/5 — Needs tons of work *2010-10-21* Reminders are becoming completed when I haven't marked as such, push notifications don't allow for snooze, can't figure out how to set daily reminders like take vitamins. Great idea, terrible implementation. ### 4/5 — Incredibly useful when it works right *2010-09-29* Update: Most of the bugs that I complained about in my original review have been fixed, but there are still two problems. First, when trying to set the time for it not to bug you at night, the times displayed are different than what you choose. For example, if I choose 10:30, bugger registers that as 10:43. It's not the end of the world, but it's pretty annoying. The other thing that seems important is to have some sort of instructions, or at least have descriptions under each of the options in the settings menu. I don't really know what the "gentle mode" does, for example, and it would be nice if a description were included. It also gives up and stops bugging me after a certain period of time, which I think should be an option in the settings menu rather than a default setting that cannot be changed. If these problems are fixed, I will definitely give the app five stars. Original review (Jul 06, 2010): I would definitely give this app five stars if not for a few bugs (no pun intended) that make it somewhat irritating to work with. First, if the phone is asleep and a reminder (a "bug") pops up, you can't slide to unlock the phone without automatically saying that you have completed the task, thereby canceling the reminder. Second, if that happens and you go to re-activate that bug (by changing the start time to make it start again), it often causes the app to crash, and then the bug that you re-activated will suddenly pop up a whole bunch of times at once every however many minutes you had set it for. Finally, I am having the same problem as the reviewer who wrote that the time dial seems to be off by a few hours. This is a new app, so problems are to be expected. I just hope that they are fixed soon, because I've had to stop using this otherwise incredibly useful app for the time being. My thanks to the developers for creating the app and for the time that they will (hopefully) spend addressing these glitches. ## Frequently asked questions about Bugger ### What is Bugger? Bugger is a productivity app designed to help users remember and complete tasks through customizable notifications. It sends reminders at specified intervals to ensure you stay on track with your to-dos. ### How does Bugger remind me about tasks? Bugger uses iOS local notifications to bug you. You can set the initial time you want to be reminded and then configure custom repeating intervals for how often you'd like to receive notifications. ### Can I organize my tasks in Bugger? Yes, Bugger allows you to organize your tasks using labels. This feature helps keep your hectic life neat and tidy by categorizing your various to-dos. ### Does Bugger require an internet connection to send reminders? No, Bugger utilizes iOS4's local notifications, meaning you do not need to be online to receive reminders. This ensures you will be bugged as required, regardless of your internet connectivity. ### What devices can I use Bugger on? Bugger is compatible with iPhone and iPod devices running iOS4 or later. It includes graphics enhanced for the iPhone 4's retina display. ### How much does Bugger cost? Bugger is a paid application, priced at $2.99. There is an introductory sale for a limited time, making it available for $0.99. ### What is the age rating for Bugger? Bugger has an age rating of 9+, indicating it is suitable for users aged 9 and older. ### How often is Bugger updated? Bugger was last updated on July 25, 2010, with version 1.2 being the latest release. The initial release date was July 2, 2010. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.2 — 2010-07-25 - Added 'Clear Cache' option to purge reminders from previous versions that hinder performance - Fixed bug regarding long save times when adding reminders - Changed default reminder sound - Misc. bug fixes - Various speed increases - Fixed application crashes ### 1.1 — 2010-07-15 -Updated Graphics for iPhone 4 Retina Display -Updated icon -Fixed issue with sorting labels -Fixed issue with setting alerts in different time zones -Miscelaneous Bug Fixes ### 1.0 — 2010-07-01 No release notes. ## More apps by ZZTech - [LockItUp](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockitup/id982230788) All apps by ZZTech: https://appshunter.io/developer/379375500 --- *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 2026-07-18.*