# RE.minder vs Reminder & Countdown Pro

The clearest difference is price: RE.minder at Free against Reminder & Countdown Pro's $1.99. Reminder & Countdown Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

RE.minder is free to download; Reminder & Countdown Pro costs $1.99 up front. RE.minder sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Reminder & Countdown Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for RE.minder against 4.8 for Reminder & Countdown Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 782 and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of RE.minder's written reviews are positive against 88% of Reminder & Countdown Pro's.

RE.minder ships an update every 10 days, Reminder & Countdown Pro every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RE.minder | Reminder & Countdown Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (782 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder/id395529341/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-and-countdown-pro/id515197396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 782 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#62** |
| Size | 43 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [postmechanical, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/342587069) | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) |

## 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 & Countdown Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-and-countdown-pro/id515197396)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Organize tasks, projects, and events with a distraction-free interface. Customize alerts, icons, and backgrounds to suit your needs. Sync across devices and secure your data with biometric authentication.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free task management, Customizable event alerts, Icon, background, and sound customization, Date, time, and repetition settings, iCloud sync across devices, Biometric app locking, iOS 14 home screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RE.minder free?

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

### Is Reminder & Countdown Pro free?

Reminder & Countdown Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Reminder & Countdown Pro is rated higher. RE.minder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 782 ratings, while Reminder & Countdown Pro averages 4.8 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do RE.minder or Reminder & Countdown Pro have ads?

RE.minder shows ads; Reminder & Countdown Pro does not.

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

RE.minder ships an update every 10 days, and Reminder & Countdown Pro every 9 days. Most recently, RE.minder was updated on September 30, 2026 and Reminder & Countdown Pro on October 2, 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.*