# RE.minder vs To Do Reminder with Alarm

The clearest difference is ads: To Do Reminder with Alarm at none against RE.minder's shown. To Do Reminder with Alarm also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 812) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). RE.minder's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (89% vs 66%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RE.minder sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and To Do Reminder with Alarm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 To Do Reminder with Alarm. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 812 and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of RE.minder's written reviews are positive against 66% of To Do Reminder with Alarm's.

RE.minder ships an update every 5 days, To Do Reminder with Alarm every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RE.minder | To Do Reminder with Alarm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (812 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder/id395529341/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-reminder-with-alarm/id733049800/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 812 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.8% of reviews** | 66.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [postmechanical, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/342587069) | [Balpreet Patil](https://appshunter.io/developer/733049805) |

## What reviewers say

### RE.minder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder/id395529341)

This app helps you get things done by providing timely reminders that cut through distractions. It offers customizable alerts, quick setup options, and even offline functionality to ensure you never miss an important task. Advanced features like photo reminders and iCloud sync are available through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Time-sensitive notifications, CarPlay alerts, Bug Me nagging feature, Home Screen widgets, Siri & Shortcuts integration, Quick Pickers for fast setup, iCloud sync and backup (PRO)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### To Do Reminder with Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-reminder-with-alarm/id733049800)

This app helps you manage your daily tasks and never forget important events. Quickly set reminders for one-off or recurring tasks, add notes with photos, and even set location-based alerts. It also specializes in birthday and anniversary reminders, allowing you to send cards and import contacts.

**Highlights:** Quick reminder setup, Recurring task scheduling, Photo and location-based reminders, Birthday and anniversary tracking, Social card sending, Contact and social media import, Day/Night theme

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing tasks
- 💡 Useful for remembering appointments and birthdays
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarms not working consistently
- 🐛 Reminders disappearing unexpectedly
- 🐛 Issues with setting and editing reminders
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with iOS devices

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders not showing up in chronological order
- Inability to delete multiple reminders at once
- Date/time selection issues when setting reminders
- Reminders not working when phone is on silent mode

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually dismiss reminders
- Improve alarm functionality to keep playing until dismissed
- Implement sync across multiple devices
- Provide more customization options for sounds and notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RE.minder free?

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

### Is To Do Reminder with Alarm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RE.minder or To Do Reminder with Alarm?

RE.minder is rated higher. RE.minder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 812 ratings, while To Do Reminder with Alarm averages 4.6 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do RE.minder or To Do Reminder with Alarm have ads?

RE.minder shows ads; To Do Reminder with Alarm does not.

### Which is updated more often, RE.minder or To Do Reminder with Alarm?

RE.minder ships an update every 5 days, and To Do Reminder with Alarm every 6 weeks. Most recently, RE.minder was updated on November 10, 2026 and To Do Reminder with Alarm on November 6, 2026.

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