# When vs Remind

The clearest difference is ads: Remind at none against When's shown. Remind also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. When sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Remind sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for When against 4.8 for Remind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 84% positive.

When ships an update fortnightly, Remind monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | When | Remind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-quick-reminders-try-it/id1073191021/reviews) | [4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remind-notification-timers/id1600249479/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 83.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Solomonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/537048112) | [旭 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600180901) |

## What reviewers say

### When

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-quick-reminders-try-it/id1073191021)

Easily set reminders with a single tap by interacting with a clock face. Customize your reminders with notes, colors, icons, and sounds. View all your scheduled alerts in a clear list.

**Highlights:** One-tap reminder setting, Adjust time by moving on clock face, Add notes to reminders, Customize color and icon, Choose reminder sound, View full reminder list

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $12.99 | per year |


### Remind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remind-notification-timers/id1600249479)

This app helps you manage tasks with recurring reminders, future event alerts, and precise countdown timers. It can automatically detect dates and times from your clipboard for easy reminder creation. Enjoy offline functionality and complete privacy with no account registration required.

**Highlights:** Recurring reminders (daily, monthly, yearly), Continuous future reminders with power alerts, Second-accurate countdown timers, Automatic date/time recognition from clipboard, Offline work and local data storage, System calendar sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month -- Free for 3 days | $0.99 | per month |
| 6 Months -- Free for 3 days | $2.49 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months -- Free for 1 week | $4.49 | per year |
| Lifelong members | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is When free?

When is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remind free?

Remind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, When or Remind?

When and Remind are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 9 ratings respectively.

### Do When or Remind have ads?

When shows ads; Remind does not.

### Which is updated more often, When or Remind?

When ships an update fortnightly, and Remind monthly. Most recently, When was updated on October 17, 2026 and Remind on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*