# Monty: Reminders with Attitude — Funny To-Do List & Focus Timer

> Funny To-Do List & Focus Timer (iPhone/iPad app by Wan Theng Ng.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monty-reminders-with-attitude/id6754454573 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wan Theng Ng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848345568)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 33 MB
- Released: 2025-12-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monty-reminders-with-attitude/id6754454573/reviews.md

## What is Monty?

Finally, a to-do list you can't ignore.

Most reminder apps are too polite. You snooze them, you ignore them, and nothing gets done.

Monty is different. He starts polite, but if you procrastinate, he gets mean.

Designed for chronic procrastinators who need a kick in the pants, Monty combines a serious productivity tool with a personality problem.

WHY MONTY WORKS:

ESCALATING REMINDERS
Notifications start helpful ("Time to clean the kitchen") and end up savage ("I see we're ignoring our life choices today"). The longer you wait, the ruder he gets.

Monty now plans your whole day at once, so you get fewer notifications - better timed, and never at 2am.

FOCUS TIMER
Need to lock in? Activate Focus Mode. Select a character to watch the clock. If you try to leave, they'll roast you back into productivity. Perfect for deep work or study sessions.

SHARE THE LOAD
Need to delegate? Send a task to a friend, housemate, or partner via a simple link. If they ignore the task, Monty will nag them for you. Let the app be the "bad guy" so you don't have to be.

WEEKLY REVIEW
Every week, Monty totals up what you finished, what you dodged, and how long your streak survived - then delivers the verdict in character. Bracing.

WIDGETS THAT JUDGE YOU
Put Monty on your home screen. He changes as tasks age, so you can see yourself slipping without opening the app.

5 DISTINCT PERSONALITIES
Pick the voice that motivates you best:
- Monty (The Butler): Passive-aggressive polite
- Mom & Dad: Guilt-tripping parents
- Coach Casey: High-energy motivational coach (Pro)
- The Master: Wise and roasting Shifu (Pro)
- The Alien: Confused extraterrestrial observer (Pro)

100% PRIVATE & OFFLINE
- No Accounts Required: We don't want your email.
- No Data Tracking: Your tasks stay on your device.
- Offline First: Works perfectly without internet.

FEATURES AT A GLANCE:
- Escalating notification engine
- Weekly Review
- Home screen widgets
- Focus Timer
- Task notes that travel with shared tasks
- Shareable tasks (QR or Link)
- Voice responses
- Vacation Mode to pause the roasting
- Dark Mode native design
- One-time Pro unlock - no subscriptions

Download Monty today. Because being nice wasn't working.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-08-09

Monty follows up properly now.

Smarter chasing. Monty plans your day's reminders as a whole rather than one at a time, so nudges land when they'll actually work, and overdue tasks keep getting chased instead of quietly slipping away.

The Important flag now means something. Mark a task important and it holds its place at the top of the queue and gets chased ahead of everything else.

Weekly Review. A proper look back at your week, what you finished, what you dodged, and your streak - with each character delivering the verdict in their own voice. Pro characters included.

New widgets. A character-first small widget that visibly escalates as tasks age, and a redesigned medium widget that shows where you're slipping.

This Week. A live view of everything coming up over the next seven days.

Task notes. Add notes to any task, and they travel with it when you share.

Improved experience for completing tasks.

Plus a round of fixes to timing, copy, and recurring tasks.

### 1.4 — 2026-03-27

- NEW: Custom recurring task schedules — set any interval you like                 
- Improved character selection with animated cards                                 
- Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.3 — 2026-01-12

• NEW: Home screen widget - see your tasks at a glance
  • Updated Monty's theme with a fresh new look
  • Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.1 — 2026-01-02

What's New (Fixed)

Meet Your New Productivity Squad
Three new characters join Monty and Parents to keep you on track:
- Coach Casey - Your high-energy motivational coach
- The Master - Calm, wise guidance when you need focus
- The Alien - An extraterrestrial perspective on human procrastination

Recurring Tasks
Set it once, never forget again. Create daily, weekly, monthly, or custom repeating reminders.

Custom Themes
Personalize your app with character-inspired color themes - mix and match independently of your chosen character.

Focus Mode
Pomodoro-style timer with character encouragement to help you power through tasks.

Also in this update:
- Redesigned character selection experience
- Improved accessibility for VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and contrast
- Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2025-12-22

No release notes.

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