# Insistent — Reminders you can't forget!

> Persistent reminder app to ensure tasks are not ignored. (iPhone/iPad app by Chris Mash.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insistent/id869486104 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chris Mash](https://appshunter.io/developer/570568194)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-09-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insistent/id869486104/reviews.md

## What is Insistent?

I made this app for myself as the normal reminder apps just allowed me to ignore the reminders. This app really doesn't let you ignore them, it'll annoy you every minute until you deal with the reminder! I figured other people might be like me too so here it is!

Dealing with the reminder might be stopping it as you've taken care of the task, or snoozing it as now might not be the best time. Your reminders can be recurring, every day of the week, or select days of the week or even monthly.

Use Insistent as a reminder for anything that you can't afford to forget; taking a pill, paying a bill, doing a chore, calling your dearest mother, you name it!

This app could be useful for those with ADHD where things out of sight are quickly forgotten. Word of caution though, don't let the app rule your life and bombard you with reminders throughout the day as that could end up making things worse!

## Key features

- Persistent, unignorable alerts
- Customizable recurring reminders
- Daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling
- Task completion and snooze options
- Useful for managing forgetfulness

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insistent/id869486104/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I needed this

*2025-06-29*

This is a great app! It reminds me to take my vitamins twice a day, and nags me gently (with some snooze options) until I actually do it. Most reminder apps are cluttered with features I don't want, but this one is simple, easy to use, and works perfectly. Love it.

**Developer response:** ☺️ too kind! Glad you like it, feel free to send any suggestions for improvements or help if you run into any problems!

### 5/5 — Great app to make sure your reminders got done!

*2024-11-05*

Apple calendar and clock app reminders alarms etc are too easy to miss. This app lets you easily postpone something and reminds you until it actually gets done!

### 5/5 — Great!! Best for adhd period

*2024-08-20*

Would love to have a preset of “ 15 min and 30 min “ ready to be launched when creating a reminder. I personally need reminders or tasks that will continue to bug me as I tend to dismiss alerts all too easily- but I love this app! I simply snooze it for the nagging option lol. This definitely helps with my ADHD when I forget things and the snooze work around help when I get too hyper-focused and have to remind myself of how long I’ve been in the zone. I would gladly pay for watch capabilities, widgets and a way to add a section for optional to do list or a section for a description rather than the title of the reminder only. I’ve honestly spent 2 days downloading apps with promises to be close to your app feature. But yours is the best hands down because it keeps repeating the way I need it to.Your app won the list as well as another called highfutureself. Out of testing so many apps. Thank you so much! A donation button would be cool too.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the kind words! Really happy it’s helping you as much as it helps me! I’ll add your suggestions to my list of ideas and maybe one day they’ll appear!

### 5/5 — Needed by all ADHDers!

*2023-06-30*

I do not turn off a medication alarm until I take the medication! This has saved my sanity. And I only use it for meditation. To not wear out my interest and stop “seeing” the alarms.

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2023-02-09*

Bombards me with notifications every minute

**Developer response:** That’s the point of the app and outlined in the description! Sorry it wasn’t a fit for you, it’s aimed at people who need the repeated reminders :D

### 5/5 — You are listened to

*2022-04-12*

Truly Chris responds and fixes problems pronto. I had a problem that wasn’t across the board, and he personally replied was onto it and fixed it very quickly. So mot only a great reminder app you get real customer service.

### 1/5 — Why???? The update.

*2021-12-14*

You had the simplest little app that did a whole lot and was a five star app at that time. Now you have made an epic fail and is why I have given you a one star review  Why did you change it and make it  a lot tougher to use. The weekly occurrences feature may be good but how do you use it. You made this a hell of a lot more complicated than it needed to be.

**Developer response:** Sorry you’re not enjoying the update! The weekly reminders aren’t new though and can be avoided if you don’t need or understand them.

If you’d like any specific support please send me a feedback email from the ‘i’ menu

### 5/5 — Rescued me and my meal schedule!

*2016-06-26*

BOTH MyNetDiary and MyFitnessPal failed after some time using their reminders to restore them when I reported the glitches. Yes, I have the proper settings on my phone as well as in the apps and I have paid, not free versions. So, when they couldn't or wouldn't fix the bugs that caused the reminders to quit working, I turned to Insistent. So glad I did! Now I have the alerts I rely upon to stay timely with my regimen. And I like the repeated sounds so much better. It's also good that they continue until I take action so I don't miss an alert when I'm away from my phone or busy!

## Frequently asked questions about Insistent

### How does Insistent ensure reminders are not ignored?

Insistent employs a persistent alert system that continues to notify you every minute until the reminder is addressed. This design aims to prevent users from easily dismissing or ignoring crucial tasks.

### Can I set up recurring reminders in Insistent?

Yes, Insistent allows for recurring reminders that can be set for every day of the week, specific days of the week, or on a monthly basis. This flexibility helps manage ongoing responsibilities.

### What actions can I take when a reminder appears in Insistent?

When a reminder appears, you can either stop it if the task is completed or snooze it if the current time is not ideal. This provides control over how you manage your alerts.

### Is Insistent suitable for individuals with ADHD?

The app is noted as potentially useful for those with ADHD, as its persistent nature can help combat forgetfulness. However, users are cautioned not to overuse it to avoid overwhelming themselves.

### What devices does Insistent support?

Insistent is currently supported on iPhones. There is no information available regarding support for other devices like Android phones or tablets.

### How often is Insistent updated?

The latest version of Insistent is 1.6.1, last updated on February 1, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

### What is the age rating for Insistent?

Insistent has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests no mature content is present within the application.

### Does Insistent have ads?

No, Insistent does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.1 — 2026-02-01

Eileen reached out to me with some suggestions and issues. Some of which are in this release:
- The silent sound type was actually playing the default sound (not any more!)
- She wanted to have the ability to set reminders at one minute intervals rather than five minute intervals (something I wanted too) so that's now possible with the "settings" button next to the date/time pickers

Some other miscellaneous things:
- 30 minute snooze option added to the notifications
- Some slight visual improvements
- Some other little bug fixes

### 1.6.0 — 2024-12-23

- Date-sorted reminders are collected together into similar periods, such as today, tomorrow, next week, next month etc.
- Hopefully a fix for some reported hang issues

### 1.5.0 — 2023-05-13

New:
- The snooze screen now has a calendar-style date picker (as well as the existing quick scroll one) for easier snoozing to dates further in the future

Fixed:
- The "rate app" option now takes you to the app rating screen in the App Store rather than a largely blank page

### 1.4.2 — 2022-04-11

- Fixed a bug reported by Vicki where the 24-Hour Time setting of the device was being ignored for some users
- Notifications are now marked as time-sensitive

### 1.4.1 — 2021-12-18

Thanks to some feedback from Vicki I've rework the snooze screen to make it quicker to snooze within the same day.

The quick snooze actions added to the notifications in 1.4 are also now available on the snooze screen!

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