# RE.minder vs Repeat Alarm Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RE.minder at 89% against Repeat Alarm Timer's 25%. RE.minder also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Repeat Alarm Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RE.minder sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Repeat Alarm Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RE.minder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RE.minder has 802 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of RE.minder's written reviews are positive against 25% of Repeat Alarm Timer's.

RE.minder ships an update every 5 days, Repeat Alarm Timer every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RE.minder | Repeat Alarm Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (802 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder/id395529341/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-alarm-timer/id1574574093/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **802** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [postmechanical, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/342587069) | [LIXI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574574095) |

## What reviewers say

### RE.minder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder/id395529341)

This app helps you get things done on time with a focus on timely execution rather than just organization. It offers quick reminder setup, flexible options for delaying or repeating tasks, and enhanced note-taking capabilities. Additional features and customization are available through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Quick reminder setup (3 taps), Delay or repeat reminders, Extended notes entry and viewing, Customizable reminder sounds, iCloud sync (PRO), Advanced repeating options (PRO)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fun Sound Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fun and Games Icon Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Musical Sound Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Home and Office Icon Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Miscellaneous Icon Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Loud Sound Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Musical Sound Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rock Sound Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Miscellaneous 2 Icon Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar | $1.99 | one-time |
| RE.minder PRO | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and consistent
- 🔔 Effective reminder system
- ⏰ Useful 'bug me' feature
- 💡 Customizable reminder options
- 📱 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🕰️ Delayed or missed notifications
- 🙄 Recent UI changes not well-received
- 🔍 Difficult to manage large number of reminders
- 🔊 Limited sound/vibration customization

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders reappearing after being deleted
- Inconsistent behavior when marking reminders as complete
- Compatibility issues with latest iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Sync reminders with calendar app
- Ability to set custom reminder intervals (e.g., 5, 15, 30 minutes)
- Improved organization/filtering of reminders
- Automatic backup and restore of reminders


### Repeat Alarm Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-alarm-timer/id1574574093)

This app simplifies setting recurring alarms, eliminating the need for daily manual adjustments. Create custom alarm lists with specific intervals and select weekdays for repeat alarms to stay on schedule and boost productivity.

**Highlights:** Set recurring alarms for weekdays, Create custom alarm lists, Adjust alarm volume and tone, View alarm history, Timer widget functionality, Quick alarm setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4.99$ | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RE.minder free?

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

### Is Repeat Alarm Timer free?

Repeat Alarm Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RE.minder or Repeat Alarm Timer?

RE.minder is rated higher. RE.minder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 802 ratings, while Repeat Alarm Timer averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do RE.minder or Repeat Alarm Timer have ads?

RE.minder shows ads; Repeat Alarm Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, RE.minder or Repeat Alarm Timer?

RE.minder ships an update every 5 days, and Repeat Alarm Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, RE.minder was updated on October 24, 2026 and Repeat Alarm Timer on October 24, 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.*