BetterReminders vs Current Tasks & Reminders
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BetterReminders
Never miss an important event with this voice-narrated reminder app. Set up reminders in seconds with an easy interface and receive spoken alerts even when your device is locked. Mark tasks as complete to automatically cancel alarms.
- Voice-narrated alarms
- Easy reminder setup
- Automatic alarm cancellation
- Unlimited one-time reminders
- Unlimited repeating reminders
- Dark Mode support
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Tired of missing calendar notifications? BetterReminders is the app for you! BetterReminders is a reminders app which provides voice-narrated alarms that tell you exactly which event is coming up -- all without picking up your device! Our easy-to-navigate user interface allows you to set up a reminder in seconds! How it works: Type in a reminder, pick a time, and you’re all set! It’s hassle-free -- no need to record or find audio files -- BetterReminders will handle everything! When it's time to remind you, BetterReminders will ring first, then read out your reminder to let you know which event is coming up. Finished a task early? Mark a reminder as “completed” and the alarm will automatically cancel! BetterReminders supports unlimited one-time and repeating reminders! Notes • Audio will play for up to 30 seconds if your phone is locked and up to 5 seconds if your phone is unlocked. • Supports 7 unique ringtones. • Supports Dark Mode. • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad.
Current Tasks & Reminders
This planner consolidates your tasks and calendar events into a single, streamlined view. Capture ideas instantly and schedule them to integrate seamlessly with your existing calendar, ensuring nothing gets lost and your day remains organized.
- Unified inbox for tasks, reminders, and notes
- Merged timeline of tasks and calendar events
- Today focus view for immediate attention
- Smart reminders even when app is closed
- Daily overview of progress and upcoming items
- Clean, minimal design
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Current — Your day, all in one place. Current brings your tasks and calendar together in one simple place, so you don't have to bounce between apps to figure out what's actually happening today. Capture a thought the second it hits you — no need to decide when it happens yet. When you're ready, schedule it and it becomes part of your day alongside your Apple Calendar events. Nothing gets lost, and everything stays organized in one place. FEATURES • Unified Inbox — Capture tasks, reminders, notes, and ideas instantly, then organize them whenever you're ready • One Merged Timeline — See your tasks and Apple Calendar events together in one view instead of checking multiple apps • Today Focus — See what's happening today and what needs your attention next, without digging through a long list • Smart Reminders — Get timely reminders for the things you need to remember, even when Current isn't open • Daily Overview — Quickly see what's completed, what's coming up, and what still needs your attention • Clean, Minimal Design — Designed to stay out of your way so you can focus on what matters No more juggling your calendar and your to-do list separately. Current keeps your day organized, on time, and in one place. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Current Tasks & Reminders at Free against BetterReminders's $0.99. Current Tasks & Reminders also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). BetterReminders's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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
Current Tasks & Reminders is free to download; BetterReminders costs $0.99 up front. Current Tasks & Reminders sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. BetterReminders asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BetterReminders against 5.0 for Current Tasks & Reminders. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.
BetterReminders ships an update every 6 weeks, Current Tasks & Reminders weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BetterReminders | Current Tasks & Reminders |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Derek Luan | Jonathon chichakly |
Customer experience
BetterReminders
Current Tasks & Reminders
In-app purchases
BetterReminders
No in-app purchases
Current Tasks & Reminders
- Current1 Month trial$3.991 Month
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