Comparison

Etta vs Random Reminder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Etta

This keyboard app offers a unique layout optimized for one-handed typing on iPhones. It features intuitive gestures, easy emoji access, and customization options to enhance your typing experience.

Highlights
  • Unique one-handed keyboard layout
  • Intuitive typing gestures
  • Quick access to favorite emojis
  • Customizable interface
  • Compatibility with all apps
  • Easy switching to QWERTY
Features
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Finally, a keyboard made for the 21st century! Stop living in the past! ETTA offers a new keyboard called the Paletta keyboard which has a unique layout designed with the iPhone user in mind. For those of us who type on our iPhone with one hand, the Paletta keyboard will make typing easier! This new keyboard layout has the most commonly used keys on the side of the keyboard you are using. The Paletta keyboard allows you to access your favourite emojis easily and is extremely customizable. Features: 1. The Paletta keyboard - a unique layout for single hand use of your iPhone for both right and left handed users. 2. Intuitive gestures to maximize typing speed. 3. Learn to Type Modules to maximize your learning experience - making the use of the Paletta keyboard simple and fun. 4. Access your favourite emoji’s without having to switch keyboards. 5. Compatibility with all your favourite apps 6. Easy access to the QWERTY keyboard for when you need it '

About

Random Reminder

This app helps you achieve deep focus quickly through a unique method involving random sound reminders and short breaks. It's designed to improve attention, memory, and learning performance by leveraging principles like neural replay and ultradian rhythms.

Highlights
  • Random sound interval reminders
  • 10-second micro-breaks
  • 90-minute focus sessions
  • Neural replay for memory
  • Variable ratio reinforcement
  • Zeigarnik effect utilization
Features
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“Random Reminder” is a new focus method designed to help you enter deep focus quickly. More than 400 people worldwide use it every second. With this method, you can stay focused for up to 90 minutes, improve your attention and memory, and enter a flow state more easily. == A New Focus Method == - Set a sound to play at random intervals (e.g., every 3–5 minutes). - Each time you hear the reminder sound, immediately close your eyes and rest for 10 seconds. - Then return to your work or study and continue focusing. Repeat this process until the 90-minute session ends. - After 90 minutes, take a 20-minute break. == Based on Four Core Principles == ■ Neural Replay During micro-breaks, your brain "replays" recently learned information at high speeds, improving memory retention and learning performance. ■ Variable Ratio Reinforcement Randomized feedback keeps the brain’s dopamine system engaged. Not knowing exactly when the next sound will occur maintains a healthy level of alertness and motivation. ■ Zeigarnik Effect Briefly interrupting a task creates a psychological "open loop." This makes your brain more eager to complete the task, helping you dive back in more effectively. ■ Ultradian Rhythms (90/20 Rule) The human brain naturally operates in 90-minute high-frequency cycles. Following this rhythm prevents burnout and maximizes mental endurance. ====== Personal growth website: https://zeenzeen.com Creator: 择恩 ====== “Random Reminder” can be downloaded and used for free. Core features are completely free. We also offer premium membership features to enhance the user experience. If you choose to subscribe to the premium membership, your iTunes account will be charged accordingly. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. After subscribing, you can manage your subscription in your iTunes Store account settings. Privacy Policy https://zeenzeen.com/privacy Terms of Use https://zeenzeen.com/tos End User License Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Etta4 screens
Random Reminder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Random Reminder at 4.6 against Etta's 3.0. Random Reminder also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Etta's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Random Reminder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Etta asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Random Reminder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random Reminder has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Etta versus Random Reminder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEttaRandom Reminder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings118 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew Paletta志高 谢

Customer experience

Etta

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Random Reminder

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Etta

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Random Reminder

Subscriptions3
  • 月度高级会员$2.991 Month
  • 季度高级会员$9.993 Months
  • 年度高级会员$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • 违约成本$0.99

Questions

Is Etta free?
Etta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Random Reminder free?
Random Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Etta or Random Reminder?
Random Reminder is rated higher. Etta averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Random Reminder averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.
Do Etta or Random Reminder have ads?
Neither Etta nor Random Reminder shows ads.

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