# Progress vs Random Reminder

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Random Reminder at 15.0 against Progress's 17.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Progress sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Random Reminder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Progress holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Progress's written reviews are positive against 83% of Random Reminder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Progress ships an update every 9 days, Random Reminder weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Progress | Random Reminder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-goals-tasks-and-focus/id1600875289/reviews)** | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-reminder-focus-timer/id6745423696/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 66 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [巨 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551465301) | [志高 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811717824) |

## What reviewers say

### Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-goals-tasks-and-focus/id1600875289)

This app helps you achieve your goals by breaking them down into manageable tasks, scheduling your activities, and tracking your progress. It offers a focus timer, to-do lists in various formats, and detailed goal breakdown with customizable tracking methods. Stay organized and productive with this comprehensive planning tool.

**Highlights:** Unlimited goal breakdown levels, Multiple progress tracking methods, Task organization (List, Kanban, Eisenhower), Integrated focus timer (Pomodoro), App blocking for distractions, Calendar view with scheduling, Recurring tasks and reminders

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度订阅 | $1.99 | per month |
| 季度订阅 | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度订阅 | $6.99 | per year |
| 半年订阅 | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| 完整版(优惠) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 完整版 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🎯 Good for goal setting and progress tracking
- 📊 Visual progress bars are motivating
- ✨ Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Efficient time management tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently (TestFlight)
- 🤔 Sync issues between devices
- ⚠️ Complex for new users
- 📚 Poorly written user guide
- 😵 Overly complicated features

**Reported bugs**

- 2.0 version timer not updated
- TestFlight version crashes frequently
- Phone and iPad not auto-syncing in real-time
- MacBook app crashes after updates
- Focus timeline not opening

**Requested features**

- Update 2.0 timer function
- Real-time sync between phone and iPad
- Multi-select archive function
- One-click date setting for daily check-ins
- Countdown focus widget


### Random Reminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-reminder-focus-timer/id6745423696)

This app helps you achieve deep focus quickly through a unique method involving random sound reminders and short breaks. It's designed to improve attention, memory, and learning performance by leveraging principles like neural replay and ultradian rhythms.

**Highlights:** Random sound interval reminders, 10-second micro-breaks, 90-minute focus sessions, Neural replay for memory, Variable ratio reinforcement, Zeigarnik effect utilization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度高级会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 季度高级会员 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度高级会员 | $24.99 | per year |
| 违约成本 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Progress free?

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

### Is Random Reminder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Progress or Random Reminder?

Progress is rated higher. Progress averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Random Reminder averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do Progress or Random Reminder have ads?

Neither Progress nor Random Reminder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Progress or Random Reminder?

Progress ships an update every 9 days, and Random Reminder weekly. Most recently, Progress was updated on November 7, 2026 and Random Reminder on October 30, 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.*