# RE.minder vs Instaminder

RE.minder and Instaminder both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of RE.minder's written reviews are positive against 50% of Instaminder's. RE.minder also leads on ratings volume (806 vs 8). Instaminder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RE.minder sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Instaminder 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 Instaminder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RE.minder has 806 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of RE.minder's written reviews are positive against 50% of Instaminder's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RE.minder | Instaminder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (806 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder/id395529341/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaminder-instant-reminders/id6444533410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **806** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [postmechanical, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/342587069) | [Mario Iannotta](https://appshunter.io/developer/478614329) |

## 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


### Instaminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaminder-instant-reminders/id6444533410)

Capture important information from photos and screenshots to set timely reminders. This app uses AI to extract text, making it simple to remember tasks and appointments.

**Highlights:** Create reminders from screenshots, Set reminders from photos, Utilize widget reminders, AI-powered text extraction, Schedule reminders by date and time

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RE.minder free?

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

### Is Instaminder free?

Instaminder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Instaminder is rated higher. RE.minder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 806 ratings, while Instaminder averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

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

RE.minder shows ads; Instaminder does not.

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

RE.minder ships an update every 5 days, and Instaminder every 5 days. Most recently, RE.minder was updated on October 29, 2026 and Instaminder on October 21, 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.*