Comparison

Random Notification vs Remindly

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

Head to head
About

Random Notification

This app sends random notifications with your custom content at set intervals throughout the day. It's useful for reminders, memorization, or daily inspiration.

Highlights
  • Customizable notifications
  • Folder organization
  • List reordering and deletion
  • Random timing options
  • Adjustable notification intervals
  • Customizable app icon text
Features
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It is an application that can randomly notify your entered content at a fixed time. 【Example of use】 ・ Notification of great people's quotes etc. every day at random. ・ Notify you every day so that you don't forget your goals. ・ Register what you want to memorize, such as foreign language words, and receive a random notification every day. ・ Reminders such as weekly TV programs. 【Functions】 - Folder function - Reordering and deletion of lists - Notification in the order of the list - Random notifications - Random notifications at random times during the day - Notification icon image can be set freely The basic random notification can be made at the following intervals. #Every hour #Every 3 hours #Every 6 hours #Every 12 hours #Dairy #Every2days #Every3 days #Every4days #Every5days #Every6days #Every week #Every10 days #Every 2 weeks #Every4weeks #Every month 【Other】 The text on the app icon can be changed to English and French. Convenient to use text paste with a single tap of a button. copyright https://icons8.jp

About

Remindly

Create highly customizable interval reminders with custom sounds and personal photos to build habits or break bad ones. Set reminders from every few minutes to every few months, all while keeping your data private and on-device.

Highlights
  • Minute-to-month interval timing
  • Custom notification sounds
  • Photo and emoji covers
  • Smart titles and notes
  • Offline and private data storage
  • Sleek, dark-mode interface
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Never Miss What Matters Most Remindly turns ordinary alerts into vivid interval reminders that build good habits and break bad ones. Pair minute‑level timing with custom sounds and personal photos to create notifications you can’t ignore—perfect for hydration breaks, screen‑time limits, posture checks, medication, and more. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS - (Unlocked With Paid Subscription) • Minute‑to‑Month Intervals – Nudge yourself every 2 minutes or every 2 months. • Custom Sounds – Five hand‑tuned chimes or silent vibration for discreet alerts. • Photo & Emoji Covers – Visual cues that tell your brain exactly what to do. • Smart Titles & Notes – Rich text, categories, and one‑tap enable/disable. • Offline & Private – All data stays on‑device. No accounts, ads, or trackers. POPULAR USES ‣ Beat doom‑scrolling with 15‑minute screen‑break alerts ‣ Straighten your back every 30 minutes ‣ Drink water every hour ‣ Take a walk and stretch your legs ‣ Remember medication, supplements, or eye drops ‣ Plan pomodoro study blocks ‣ Celebrate birthdays and anniversaries DESIGNED FOR SPEED Create your first reminder in under ten seconds with a sleek, dark‑mode‑ready interface that respects accessibility settings. SUBSCRIPTION (In-App Purchase) • Unlimited 7-day free trial for new users • Simple monthly plan afterward—cancel anytime in Settings Download Remindly today and turn good intentions into daily habits. Terms of Service (EULA) & Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://remindly-app.netlify.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Random Notification4 screens
Remindly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Random Notification at 4.8 against Remindly's 3.7. Random Notification also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Remindly's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Notification sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remindly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Random Notification holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random Notification has 71 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Random Notification's written reviews are positive against 50% of Remindly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Random Notification ships an update every 2 months, Remindly every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Random Notification versus Remindly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom NotificationRemindly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (71 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings71 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyusuke UchidaStarry Apps LLC

Customer experience

Random Notification

All ratings71 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative16.3%

Remindly

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Random Notification

One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99
2 purchases

Remindly

Subscriptions2
  • Remindly Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Remindly Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Random Notification free?
Random Notification is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remindly free?
Remindly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Random Notification or Remindly?
Random Notification is rated higher. Random Notification averages 4.8 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Remindly averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Random Notification or Remindly have ads?
Random Notification shows ads; Remindly does not.
Which is updated more often, Random Notification or Remindly?
Random Notification ships an update every 2 months, and Remindly every 8 months. Most recently, Random Notification was updated on September 25, 2026 and Remindly on September 7, 2026.

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