Comparison

RE.minder vs BuzzReminder

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

BuzzReminder

This app helps you manage your time effectively with customizable alerts for important events and deadlines. It offers features like recurring reminders, categories, and local push notifications to keep you organized and reduce stress. An ad-free experience with local data storage ensures privacy and reliability.

Highlights
  • Customizable notifications
  • Recurring reminders
  • Reminder categories
  • Local push notifications
  • Task and subtask management
  • Template creation
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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An alert reminder app, completely ad-free, no hidden fees, free w/limited reminders with full features, the pro version has no limitation. It is a powerful tool designed to help users manage their times more effectively. By providing customizable notifications for important events, deadlines, and daily activities, the app ensures that users stay organized and on track. With features such as recurring reminders and reminders categories, the app caters to a wide range of needs, from personal to professional. Its user-friendly interface allows for easy input and management of reminders, while local push notifications keep users informed in real-time. Whether it's remembering to take medication, attending meetings, or completing household chores, an alert reminder app serves as a reliable companion in navigating the complexities of daily life, ultimately enhancing productivity and reducing stress. - No internet connection required. The database and notifications are stored locally on your iPhone. - Reminders (daily, onetime, weekly, monthly, yearly). - Repeat, skip, and include days. - Attach phone contacts to reminders. - Auto reschedule reminders to a new time and date in the future. - Turn reminder on/off. - Archive reminders for later used if needed. - Clone reminders. - Easy and powerful template creation for reminders. - You can use emojis from your iPhone to tag your templates. - Create custom fields in templates for more help info in reminders. - Reminders and To Do list grouping options. - To Do list module option. - Tasks and subtasks with progress indicator. - Automatic Domain name expiration reminders -- just enter your domains name and you are all set. - Bug me options. - Pre-Alarms: Receive notifications before the scheduled date. - Easy billing: FREE, monthly, and annual subscriptions. - In the free version you can only add up to 5 reminders - Pro version with unlimited reminders (in accordance with Apple max number of notifications per app) is available as an In-App subscription. - Apple doesn't explicitly limit the number of notifications an app can send, but there's a limit of 64 local notifications per app and the notification center can only store a limited number of notifications before older ones are removed. - Ads-free. LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RE.minder4 screens
BuzzReminder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BuzzReminder at none against RE.minder's shown. BuzzReminder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). RE.minder's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (782 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and BuzzReminder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BuzzReminder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RE.minder has 782 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RE.minder ships an update every 10 days, BuzzReminder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RE.minder versus BuzzReminder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRE.minderBuzzReminder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (782 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings782 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerpostmechanical, LLCBuzz Reminder LLC

Customer experience

RE.minder

All ratings782 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews887 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.0%

BuzzReminder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

BuzzReminder

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
Show 8 more
  • 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
2 purchases

BuzzReminder

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade to yearly subscription2 variants$0.991 Year
  • Get monthly subscription$2.991 Month

Questions

Is RE.minder free?
RE.minder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BuzzReminder free?
BuzzReminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RE.minder or BuzzReminder?
BuzzReminder is rated higher. RE.minder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 782 ratings, while BuzzReminder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RE.minder or BuzzReminder have ads?
RE.minder shows ads; BuzzReminder does not.
Which is updated more often, RE.minder or BuzzReminder?
RE.minder ships an update every 10 days, and BuzzReminder every 2 months. Most recently, RE.minder was updated on September 30, 2026 and BuzzReminder on June 1, 2026.

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