# Just Notify! vs Nudge

Just Notify! and Nudge both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Nudge's written reviews are positive against 0% of Just Notify!'s. Nudge also leads on ratings volume (281 vs 5). Just Notify!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just Notify! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Nudge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nudge holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nudge has 281 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Just Notify!'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Nudge's.

Just Notify! ships an update daily, Nudge every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Notify! | Nudge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-notify/id1495767925/reviews) | **[4.6 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudge-daily-reminders/id1585246149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **281** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hayato Shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207195348) | [Jeff Battson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585246151) |

## What reviewers say

### Just Notify!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-notify/id1495767925)

This app allows you to set reminders and notifications without using your calendar. It specializes in managing notifications triggered by specific dates, times, intervals, or locations, making it easy to remember tasks or events.

**Highlights:** Set notifications without calendar, Trigger by date and time, Trigger by interval, Trigger by location, Include title, text, and image, Repeat notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly plan) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Buying out) | $19.99 | one-time |


### Nudge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudge-daily-reminders/id1585246149)

This app helps you remember recurring tasks with custom alarms. Set daily reminders for medicine, hydration, or family obligations. It's a simple tool to supplement your calendar for frequently forgotten activities.

**Highlights:** Custom alarm creation, Repeat alarms daily/weekly, Customizable alarm sounds, Optional 5-minute warning, User-friendly interface, Alarm customization (colors, icons, names), Cross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🎨 Customizable colors, icons, and sounds
- ⏰ Effective daily reminder functionality
- 🔄 Cross-device syncing (phone and Mac)
- 📱 Better than native iPhone reminders app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription model ($9.99/month)
- 🔔 Notification/alert system unreliable
- 📱 Limited iPad landscape mode support
- ⚠️ App freezes and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when turning on/off with recurring reminders
- Notifications don't send despite being configured
- Delayed notification delivery (requires hours to start working)
- App crashes after initial setup
- Ads difficult to close

**Requested features**

- iPad landscape mode support
- One-time/specific date reminders (not just recurring)
- Apple Watch alert support
- More interval options (every 4 days, specific Sundays, etc.)
- Separate weekly schedules/templates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Notify! free?

Just Notify! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nudge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Just Notify! or Nudge?

Nudge is rated higher. Just Notify! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Nudge averages 4.6 from 281 ratings.

### Do Just Notify! or Nudge have ads?

Nudge shows ads; Just Notify! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Just Notify! or Nudge?

Just Notify! ships an update daily, and Nudge every 5 weeks. Most recently, Just Notify! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nudge on October 27, 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.*