# Echo vs ToDo Notification Reminders

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Echo at 67% against ToDo Notification Reminders's 21%. Echo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (3.8 vs 3.4). ToDo Notification Reminders's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (498 vs 68). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ToDo Notification Reminders sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Echo holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ToDo Notification Reminders has 498 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Echo's written reviews are positive against 21% of ToDo Notification Reminders's.

Echo ships an update every 5 weeks, ToDo Notification Reminders fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo | ToDo Notification Reminders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-smart-reminders-alerts/id1255162114/reviews)** | [3.4 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-notification-reminders/id1476485491/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **498** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blinky LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1186753096) | [Nota Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651903160) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-smart-reminders-alerts/id1255162114)

This app helps you remember repetitive daily or weekly tasks with customizable alerts. It blends alarm and habit-tracking features to encourage healthy routines and mindfulness. Track your progress and stay on top of important self-care actions.

**Highlights:** Natural language reminder setup, Customizable alert frequency, Daily, weekly, or custom day repetition, Habit tracking and performance stats, Sound pack customization, Start reminders on launch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Sounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Echoes | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ✨ Effective for staying on track
- 💰 Inexpensive or free version is useful
- 💖 Gentle and non-intrusive reminders
- 🎨 Soothing and beautiful aesthetic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Reminders are dropped or missed
- 🐛 Inconsistent notification delivery
- ⚠️ Apple Watch sound purchase issue
- 📝 Limited text box for reminders

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Reminders are randomly dropped
- Notifications are not reliably delivered
- Purchased sounds do not work on Apple Watch
- Editing reminders is difficult and requires multiple steps

**Requested features**

- Add more sound options
- Allow custom sound uploads
- Improve clarity of stats display
- Add a 5-minute period timer
- Enable Apple Watch version


### ToDo Notification Reminders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-notification-reminders/id1476485491)

This app helps you stay organized by setting reminders for tasks, deadlines, and recurring events. Avoid missed appointments and late fees with timely, quiet notifications. Manage your schedule effectively and free up your mind.

**Highlights:** Set recurring reminders, Create deadline alerts, Schedule event notifications, Get quiet notifications, Organize tasks with colorful markers, Plan events in advance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day Free Trial | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| 7-day Free Trial | $14.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $14.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock app discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock app discount ad free | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock app | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Promotion | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Clean and minimalist design
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Useful for simple reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 💰 Overly expensive for basic features
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔁 Difficulty managing/deleting reminders
- 🔒 Subscription-based model with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders not triggering at the correct time
- Date/time settings resetting unexpectedly
- Inability to edit or delete existing reminders
- Sync issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to set recurring reminders on specific days
- Option to customize notification sounds and settings
- Improved sync and cross-device support
- Better reminder management tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo free?

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

### Is ToDo Notification Reminders free?

ToDo Notification Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Echo or ToDo Notification Reminders?

Echo is rated higher. Echo averages 3.8 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while ToDo Notification Reminders averages 3.4 from 498 ratings.

### Do Echo or ToDo Notification Reminders have ads?

ToDo Notification Reminders shows ads; Echo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Echo or ToDo Notification Reminders?

Echo ships an update every 5 weeks, and ToDo Notification Reminders fortnightly. Most recently, Echo was updated on October 18, 2026 and ToDo Notification Reminders on October 24, 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.*