Comparison

Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers vs ToDo Notification Reminders

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers

This app offers customizable pop-up reminders and timers with robust scheduling and advanced features like location-based alerts and checklist notes. It supports Siri integration, iCloud syncing, and interactive notifications for easy management of your tasks and timing needs.

Highlights
  • Pop-up reminder alerts with repeat scheduling
  • Customizable timers with countdown/count up
  • Location-based reminders
  • Siri integration and Reminders app import
  • iCloud syncing and backup
  • Notes-as-checklist functionality
  • Over 140 custom sounds
Features
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The awesome reminder + timer app that is alarmingly great! • Pop-up reminder alerts with robust repeat scheduling, flexible snooze and full customization. • Pop-up timers with custom messages, countdown / count up, timer queues and more. • Support for both timed and location reminders. • Use Siri to create reminders and import from the Reminders app into Alarmed. • iCloud syncing & backup. (Extras Package) • Notes-as-checklist instantly transforms notes into actionable checklists. • Categories to help you organize your reminders and timers. • Over 140 high-quality custom sounds included. • Are you alarmed? KEY BENEFITS AND FEATURES Pop-Up Reminder Alerts • Create a simple reminder with just a couple of taps. • Want options? Alarmed offers full configurability, including robust repeat options, snooze, choice of custom sounds, pre-alarms, notes and more. • Both timed and location reminders are supported. • Drop-down panel for easy access to snoozing and notes. • The Nag-Me feature allows for auto-repeating of reminders at regular intervals for a fixed period, or until you mark it as being done, whichever comes first. Helps to ensure that you get it done! • DayMinders (Extras Package) features repeating reminders throughout the day, such as start at 9:00, repeat every 45 minutes for 8 hours. • Import from the built-in Reminders app. Allows you to use Siri to quickly create reminders while on the go. • Full sharing support (mail, message, print, AirDrop, etc.) • Never forget something important again! Pop-Up Timers • Simple to create and use - tap, spin and go. • From 1 second to 999 hours. • Supports countdown, count up and timer queues • Pause & resume. • Super size timers for easy visibility. • Countdown timers for the usual timing events, such as cooking, laundry, etc. • Count Up timers for tracking progress on activities. • Timer Queues are multiple timers in a single entity that fire in sequence. Plus... • Includes over 140 custom sounds. From practical to fun to whacky. • iCloud syncing keeps your data updated on multiple iOS devices as well as providing an off-device backup (Extras Package). • Supports Interactive Notifications, which allow you to mark reminders done, snooze reminders, restart timers -- directly from the notification (lock screen, Notification Center, Apple Watch). • Quick and easy to use with many advanced options which are there if you need them, out of the way if you don't. • A built-in help system so you get the most from Alarmed. • Database backup / restore (automatic backups on device, can email for safekeeping). • Full VoiceOver Accessibility support. • A Universal App with full native support for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. ~~~ Are you Alarmed? ~~~

About

ToDo Notification Reminders

This app helps you stay organized by setting reminders for tasks, deadlines, and recurring events. Avoid missed appointments and late fees with timely, quiet notifications. Manage your schedule effectively and free up your mind.

Highlights
  • Set recurring reminders
  • Create deadline alerts
  • Schedule event notifications
  • Get quiet notifications
  • Organize tasks with colorful markers
  • Plan events in advance
Features
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Your busy life deserves this! Todo Notification Reminders is an award-winning app used by thousands of people to stay organized and get more done. It’s never been easier to organize your life Ensure recurring tasks always get done by adding reminders to them. Add recurring reminders for your weekly meetings, periodical doctor appointments and license renewals, and free-up your mind for what’s important Avoid disturbing alarms, we'll send a quiet notification you won't be able to miss! ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ • Deadlines are no longer a problem with Reminder; simply create a reminder for each deadline and let the app do the work for you. • Meetings – work schedules can get busy and the last thing you want to do, when such a thing happens, is miss one of your meetings. Create a weekly reminder for each meeting and be sure you will never miss one. • Homework and Assignments – we are all familiar with them, and know that to get all of them done on time a good planning is required. Using Reminder you can solve this problem and make your life easier. • Birthdays – sometimes it can be difficult to remember all the birthdays of your close friends and relatives, and you most definitely don’t want to make any of them upset. But don’t worry, Reminder can help you with this, too; just create a yearly reminder for each birthday and let the app do the rest. • Anniversaries – never forget about the important anniversaries. Create a recurring reminder for each special date. • Errands – create a personalized list of tasks to take care of your errands with ease. Add some extra meaning to the tasks using the colorful markers. • Paying Bills – no more extra charges for the late fees! Use it to remind you about the next payment day. • Important Calls – stay in touch with the people you care about. •Taking Medication – never forget to take the right medication at a right time; create a daily reminder to help you do just that. • Use it as an event planner. Plan your events in advance with Reminder. Create the informative reminders easily, and be assured you will never miss a thing. ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ Important Links: Licensing Agreement: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers4 screens
ToDo Notification Reminders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers at 77% against ToDo Notification Reminders's 21%. Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ToDo Notification Reminders sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers has 13K ratings behind it against 499, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers's written reviews are positive against 21% of ToDo Notification Reminders's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers ships an update every 9 days, ToDo Notification Reminders fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers versus ToDo Notification Reminders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlarmed ~ Reminders + TimersToDo Notification Reminders
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13K ratings) — better3.4 (499 ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better21.4% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better499
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoctovilleNota Systems, LLC

Customer experience

Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers

All ratings12,647 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews1,741 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative16.3%

ToDo Notification Reminders

All ratings495 ratings
Positive59.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative37.6%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative70.9%

User reviews

Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reliable and efficient
  • 👍 Highly customizable reminders
  • 💡 Useful 'nag me' feature
  • 🕰️ Flexible scheduling options
  • 🔔 Variety of alert sounds

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashing issues with recent iOS updates
  • 🔍 Difficulty editing reminders
  • 🕰️ Snooze options could be improved
  • 💻 Outdated user interface
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain

ToDo Notification Reminders

From 499 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Clean and minimalist design
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 💡 Useful for simple reminders

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
  • 💰 Overly expensive for basic features
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🔁 Difficulty managing/deleting reminders
  • 🔒 Subscription-based model with ads

Bugs and requests

Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Reminders not triggering correctly
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Reminders disappearing after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Integration with Apple Watch
  • Ability to set reminders for 'every other' interval
  • Bulk delete for completed tasks
  • Custom sound uploads

ToDo Notification Reminders

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Reminders not triggering at the correct time
  • Date/time settings resetting unexpectedly
  • Inability to edit or delete existing reminders
  • Sync issues between devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to set recurring reminders on specific days
  • Option to customize notification sounds and settings
  • Improved sync and cross-device support
  • Better reminder management tools

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers

One-time1
  • Extras Package$4.99
10 purchases

ToDo Notification Reminders

Subscriptions4
  • 7-Day Free Trial7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • 7-day Free Trial7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • 12 Months$14.991 Year
One-time6
  • Remove ads$1.99
  • Unlock app discount$2.99
  • Unlock app discount ad free$3.99
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  • Unlock app$14.99
  • Lifetime Promotion$34.99
  • Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers free?
Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ToDo Notification Reminders free?
ToDo Notification Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers or ToDo Notification Reminders?
Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers is rated higher. Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while ToDo Notification Reminders averages 3.4 from 499 ratings.
Do Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers or ToDo Notification Reminders have ads?
ToDo Notification Reminders shows ads; Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers does not.
Which is updated more often, Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers or ToDo Notification Reminders?
Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers ships an update every 9 days, and ToDo Notification Reminders fortnightly. Most recently, Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers was updated on November 12, 2026 and ToDo Notification Reminders on November 6, 2026.

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