# Nudge vs Golf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Golf at none against Nudge's 2. Golf also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). Nudge's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nudge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Golf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nudge ships an update every 5 weeks, Golf every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nudge | Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudge-daily-reminders/id1585246149/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **280** | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeff Battson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585246151) | [Robert Santini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688826743) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-maps/id6752831346)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nudge free?

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

### Is Golf free?

Golf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Nudge or Golf have ads?

Nudge shows ads; Golf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nudge or Golf?

Nudge ships an update every 5 weeks, and Golf every 3 days. Most recently, Nudge was updated on November 7, 2026 and Golf on October 30, 2026.

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