# The Smart Notebook vs Reminder Widget by Mindr

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reminder Widget by Mindr at 88% against The Smart Notebook's 12%. Reminder Widget by Mindr also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (208 vs 13). The Smart Notebook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reminder Widget by Mindr sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. The Smart Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reminder Widget by Mindr holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reminder Widget by Mindr has 208 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of The Smart Notebook's written reviews are positive against 88% of Reminder Widget by Mindr's.

The Smart Notebook ships an update every 2 months, Reminder Widget by Mindr every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Smart Notebook | Reminder Widget by Mindr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-smart-notebook/id1569498072/reviews) | **[4.6 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-widget-by-mindr/id6451364783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **208** |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 93 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virtual-Tec](https://appshunter.io/developer/498369221) | [Florian Vates](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544416478) |

## What reviewers say

### The Smart Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-smart-notebook/id1569498072)

Digitize your handwritten notes by scanning them with your smartphone. This app uses OCR technology to make your notes searchable and allows for quick sharing to cloud services. Organize and access your notes from anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** Scan handwritten notes, OCR for searchable text, Organize and store notes, Share to cloud services, Quick sharing shortcuts, Convert notes to text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reminder Widget by Mindr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-widget-by-mindr/id6451364783)

This app offers a unique, non-intrusive way to track your tasks and chores. It uses a home screen widget to display time remaining until tasks are due or overdue, inspired by the Apple battery widget. Complete tasks directly from your home screen with iOS 17 integration.

**Highlights:** Non-intrusive widget reminders, Home screen task completion, Intuitive, battery widget-like UI, Privacy-focused, no data storage, iOS 17 integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Single | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Year Single | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Year Single Trial | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Single | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime-Discount | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, powerful, and efficient
- 👍 Clean, intuitive, and visually appealing UI
- 🔓 Non-intrusive reminders
- 💡 Helpful widget functionality
- 🤩 Great for ADHD and forgetful users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget issues (intermittently turning blank)
- 💰 Subscription price considered excessive
- 🔔 Lack of overdue task notifications
- 💡 Need for more flexibility and customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing on splash screen after iOS update
- Subscription issues (free lifetime access revoked)

**Requested features**

- Badge system to indicate pending tasks
- Dynamic Island integration for iPhone users
- Historical tracking and progress reporting
- More than one reminder in the free version
- Ability to add notes and categories for reminders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Smart Notebook free?

The Smart Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reminder Widget by Mindr free?

Reminder Widget by Mindr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Smart Notebook or Reminder Widget by Mindr?

Reminder Widget by Mindr is rated higher. The Smart Notebook averages 2.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Reminder Widget by Mindr averages 4.6 from 208 ratings.

### Do The Smart Notebook or Reminder Widget by Mindr have ads?

Neither The Smart Notebook nor Reminder Widget by Mindr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Smart Notebook or Reminder Widget by Mindr?

The Smart Notebook ships an update every 2 months, and Reminder Widget by Mindr every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Smart Notebook was updated on October 24, 2026 and Reminder Widget by Mindr 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.*