Comparison

RE.minder vs Repeating Reminder

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

Head to head
About

RE.minder

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
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What could be kinder than a friendly reminder? Is your To-Do list app full of To-Didn'ts? You meant to get them all done but you forgot to check it in time. Maybe, instead of a to-do list, you need RE.minder! To-Do lists are great, and they can be useful to get organized. But sometimes, it's not about organization. Sometimes, it's about getting something done ON TIME. For that, we give you RE.minder, completely re-engineered to be faster, easier and even more useful. ** Set a reminder with as few as 3 taps and the magic of iOS's local notifications will make sure you get the nudge you need, right when you need it. Even Offline! ** RE.minder features: * Action Bar * • Delay - one tap to reset or delay a reminder, without ever leaving the list! • Bug Me - set a reminder to bug you every minute or every hour until you shut it off. • Share a reminder via email. One tap, and they've set the reminder on their iOS device. * Better notes and better history! * • You asked us for better notes, and we listened. Longer notes entry area and longer viewable notes in the reminder list! Go ahead and write a novel in there if you like! (Don't write a novel) • You can still reset a reminder with just two taps in the history tab but we've made it smarter. Reset a reminder for the same time or the same interval, or pick a new time. * What else? * • RE.minder remembers what you enter for any Quick Picker making it even faster to set new reminders. • Over 20 Quick Pickers for categories and intervals. • Over 20 different sounds in 3 categories: Simple, Fun or Musical. • Accessibility - RE.minder has full VoiceOver support. ** RE.minder PRO ** (Available via In App Purchase) • Add photos to reminders - attach a picture to any reminder so you remember exactly what it's about. • Sync reminders via iCloud. • Backup and restore reminders via Info tab. • Search for reminders from RE.minders tab. • Quiet Time - Pull down on reminder list to set "Quiet Time" • Advanced repeating support - Days of the week, specific repetions, end dates and more! • Customize your experience - Color schemes, colored icons, random sounds! • Advanced Workflow - RE.minder PRO lets you jump right into advanced options while you're setting it. ** Add-On Packs ** • Add 20 new musical sounds. • Add 22 new fun sounds. • Get some extra volume from 17 extra loud sounds. • Fun and Games Icon Pack (media, sports and transportation). • Home and Office Icon Pack (medical, food and drink, office and social). • Miscellaneous Icon Pack. If you want all of the above for one low price, check out RE.minder PRO+ and save a few dollars! So when you're ready to turn those To-Didn'ts into Dones, download RE.minder for free!

About

Repeating Reminder

This app provides a simple and robust way to set repeating reminders with customizable intervals. It's ideal for tasks like interval training, kitchen timers, or regular breaks. Save up to 8 favorite settings for quick access.

Highlights
  • Customizable intervals
  • Repeat reminders indefinitely
  • Favorite settings storage (up to 8)
  • Unique color for each favorite
  • Versatile use cases (HIIT, kitchen timer, etc.)
Features
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Do you have to repeat something every so often? Then, this app may be for you. Simply set your interval, press "Start". You will get a beep every interval ... forever (well, until you "Stop" the app). There are a number of options to make the app work just right for you. Favorites * Stores "favorites" -- up to 8 * Swipe through your favorites * Each favorite has its unique color Use it for any of the following : * HIIT [other intervals -- work/rest, study/internet] * Round-the-dinner-table "debates" * Kitchen timer (my favorite! Pancakes, fried bread, rice...) * Pill reminder * Take a break from staring at your computer screen (or co-worker) * Get off your butt periodically (in the office)

Screenshots

RE.minder4 screens
Repeating Reminder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RE.minder at 89% against Repeating Reminder's 0%. RE.minder also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Repeating Reminder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RE.minder sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Repeating Reminder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RE.minder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RE.minder has 790 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 0% of Repeating Reminder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RE.minder ships an update weekly, Repeating Reminder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
RE.minder versus Repeating Reminder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRE.minderRepeating Reminder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (790 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews89.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings790 — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpostmechanical, LLCRudolf Fernandes

Customer experience

RE.minder

All ratings790 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews891 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.3%

Repeating Reminder

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

RE.minder

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Repeating Reminder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

RE.minder

One-time11
  • Fun Sound Pack$0.99
  • Fun and Games Icon Pack$0.99
  • Musical Sound Pack$0.99
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  • Home and Office Icon Pack$0.99
  • Miscellaneous Icon Pack$0.99
  • Extra Loud Sound Pack$0.99
  • Musical Sound Pack 2$0.99
  • Rock Sound Pack$0.99
  • Miscellaneous 2 Icon Pack$0.99
  • Tip Jar$1.99
  • RE.minder PRO$2.99
None

Repeating Reminder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RE.minder free?
RE.minder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Repeating Reminder free?
Repeating Reminder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RE.minder or Repeating Reminder?
RE.minder is rated higher. RE.minder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 790 ratings, while Repeating Reminder averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do RE.minder or Repeating Reminder have ads?
RE.minder shows ads; Repeating Reminder does not.
Which is updated more often, RE.minder or Repeating Reminder?
RE.minder ships an update weekly, and Repeating Reminder every 2 months. Most recently, RE.minder was updated on October 12, 2026 and Repeating Reminder on September 24, 2026.

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