# RE.minder vs Hey Me, Remind Me

The clearest difference is ads: Hey Me, Remind Me at none against RE.minder's shown. Hey Me, Remind Me also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). RE.minder's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 60%) and ratings volume (808 vs 10). 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 Hey Me, Remind Me sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RE.minder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RE.minder has 808 ratings behind it against 10, 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 60% of Hey Me, Remind Me's.

RE.minder ships an update every 5 days, Hey Me, Remind Me every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RE.minder | Hey Me, Remind Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (808 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder/id395529341/reviews)** | [4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-me-remind-me/id1594956671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **808** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [postmechanical, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/342587069) | [Aaron Brannan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540210534) |

## 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, iPhone Duo 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


### Hey Me, Remind Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-me-remind-me/id1594956671)

This app acts as a personal companion to help you stay on track with your daily goals. It periodically checks in with customizable reminders, allowing you to set personal objectives for health, positivity, or any other aspect of your life. You can even add visual cues with photos.

**Highlights:** Customizable daily goal reminders, Periodic check-ins, Photo attachments for visual reminders, Watch app integration, Complications for virtual reminders, Personalized goal setting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| $2.99 Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RE.minder free?

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

### Is Hey Me, Remind Me free?

Hey Me, Remind Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RE.minder or Hey Me, Remind Me?

RE.minder is rated higher. RE.minder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 808 ratings, while Hey Me, Remind Me averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do RE.minder or Hey Me, Remind Me have ads?

RE.minder shows ads; Hey Me, Remind Me does not.

### Which is updated more often, RE.minder or Hey Me, Remind Me?

RE.minder ships an update every 5 days, and Hey Me, Remind Me every 2 weeks. Most recently, RE.minder was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hey Me, Remind Me on October 30, 2026.

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