# RE.minder vs Reminder

The clearest difference is ads: Reminder at none against RE.minder's shown. Reminder also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). RE.minder's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 78%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RE.minder sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Reminder sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.95 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for RE.minder against 4.6 for Reminder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 781 and 340 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of RE.minder's written reviews are positive against 78% of Reminder's.

RE.minder ships an update every 10 days, Reminder every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RE.minder | Reminder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (781 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder/id395529341/reviews)** | [4.6 (340 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-beep-me/id412693531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **781** | 340 |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 77.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [postmechanical, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/342587069) | [Yaniv Kalsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/310828189) |

## 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


### Reminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-beep-me/id412693531)

This app provides a fast and simple way to set reminders and persistent alarms. It's ideal for habit tracking, medication, and staying organized without the complexity of a calendar. Features include customizable nagging alarms, quick setup options, and repeat reminders.

**Highlights:** Nagging Mode for persistent alerts, Quick setup for timers and clock alarms, Customizable repeat reminders, Apple Watch integration, Customizable sounds and widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Upgrade | $2.95 | per year |
| Annual Upgrade (1 Year) | $3.99 | per year |
| sound pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| nagging pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| upgrade to 10 Beeps limit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad-less option | $0.99 | one-time |
| upgrade to unlimited Beeps | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective reminders
- 💡 Helpful for organizing appointments and tasks
- 🚀 Reliable and consistent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Automatic deletion of old reminders
- 💡 Lack of hourly repeat option
- 💰 Paid upgrades required for more features
- 🐛 Randomly deleted reminders

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders not working as expected
- Upgrade issues causing loss of functionality
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add weekly, monthly, and yearly repeat options
- Improve snooze functionality
- Integrate with calendar apps
- Add more customization options for sounds and alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RE.minder free?

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

### Is Reminder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RE.minder or Reminder?

RE.minder is rated higher. RE.minder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 781 ratings, while Reminder averages 4.6 from 340 ratings.

### Do RE.minder or Reminder have ads?

RE.minder shows ads; Reminder does not.

### Which is updated more often, RE.minder or Reminder?

RE.minder ships an update every 10 days, and Reminder every 5 days. Most recently, RE.minder was updated on September 28, 2026 and Reminder on September 30, 2026.

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