# RandomTimer vs Random Reminders

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Random Reminders at 58% against RandomTimer's 0%. Random Reminders also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (56 vs 3). RandomTimer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Random Reminders sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. RandomTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

RandomTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random Reminders has 56 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of RandomTimer's written reviews are positive against 58% of Random Reminders's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RandomTimer ships an update every 5 days, Random Reminders monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RandomTimer | Random Reminders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randomtimer-for-study-and-work/id1610957141/reviews)** | [4.4 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-reminders-nudg/id6450677148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [riku miyamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527433251) | [Sandratra Razafindralambo](https://appshunter.io/developer/556442767) |

## What reviewers say

### RandomTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randomtimer-for-study-and-work/id1610957141)

This app gamifies focus time by randomly setting concentration intervals. Earn rewards for staying focused or face randomized punishment games if you lose concentration, making work more engaging.

**Highlights:** Randomized concentration time intervals, Customizable reward settings, Configurable punishment games, Timer end notifications, Background timer operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Random Reminders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-reminders-nudg/id6450677148)

This app helps you stay motivated and productive by sending personalized notifications with custom messages, mantras, or quotes. Schedule reminders with specific start and stop times, and receive them randomly on your lock screen or Apple Watch. Enjoy offline functionality for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Create custom reminders, Personalize titles and content, Set custom start and stop times, Random notification delivery, Lock screen and Apple Watch notifications, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Burger Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| Discounted Upgrade | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pizza Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RandomTimer free?

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

### Is Random Reminders free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RandomTimer or Random Reminders?

RandomTimer is rated higher. RandomTimer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Random Reminders averages 4.4 from 56 ratings.

### Do RandomTimer or Random Reminders have ads?

RandomTimer shows ads; Random Reminders does not.

### Which is updated more often, RandomTimer or Random Reminders?

RandomTimer ships an update every 5 days, and Random Reminders monthly. Most recently, RandomTimer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Random Reminders on September 28, 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.*