# Coves vs Remind

The clearest difference is rating: Remind at 4.8 against Coves's 4.2. Remind also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coves sells 5 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Remind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Coves's written reviews are positive against 84% of Remind's.

Coves ships an update every 3 weeks, Remind monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coves | Remind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coves-focus-timer/id1400641344/reviews) | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remind-notification-timers/id1600249479/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [朋 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220314101) | [旭 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600180901) |

## What reviewers say

### Coves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coves-focus-timer/id1400641344)

This study app integrates task prioritization, focus timing using the Pomodoro Technique, and spaced repetition for memory retention. It helps users plan their study sessions, block distractions, and track progress with detailed analytics.

**Highlights:** Eisenhower Matrix for task prioritization, Pomodoro, Countdown, and Stopwatch focus timers, Spaced repetition for memory review, Daily/weekly focus goal setting, Detailed focus analytics and reports, Ambient sounds for distraction blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ringtones | $1.99 | one-time |
| White noise | $1.99 | one-time |
| Member | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |


### 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 Coves free?

Coves 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, Coves or Remind?

Remind is rated higher. Coves averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Remind averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Coves or Remind have ads?

Neither Coves nor Remind shows ads.

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

Coves ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remind monthly. Most recently, Coves was updated on August 29, 2026 and Remind on September 16, 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.*