# Reminder vs When

The clearest difference is ads: Reminder at none against When's shown. Reminder also leads on ratings volume (341 vs 9) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). When's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reminder sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.95 per year and When sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

When holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reminder has 341 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Reminder's written reviews are positive against 84% of When's.

Reminder ships an update every 5 days, When fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reminder | When |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (341 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-beep-me/id412693531/reviews) | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-quick-reminders-try-it/id1073191021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **341** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yaniv Kalsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/310828189) | [Mikhail Solomonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/537048112) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### When

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-quick-reminders-try-it/id1073191021)

Easily set reminders with a single tap by interacting with a clock face. Customize your reminders with notes, colors, icons, and sounds. View all your scheduled alerts in a clear list.

**Highlights:** One-tap reminder setting, Adjust time by moving on clock face, Add notes to reminders, Customize color and icon, Choose reminder sound, View full reminder list

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reminder free?

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

### Is When free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reminder or When?

When is rated higher. Reminder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 341 ratings, while When averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Reminder or When have ads?

When shows ads; Reminder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reminder or When?

Reminder ships an update every 5 days, and When fortnightly. Most recently, Reminder was updated on October 12, 2026 and When on October 10, 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.*