# Reminder vs Reminder & Countdown

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reminder & Countdown at none against Reminder's 9. Reminder & Countdown also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 342). Reminder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Reminder & Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reminder & Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reminder & Countdown has 17K ratings behind it against 342, 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 86% of Reminder & Countdown's.

Reminder ships an update every 6 days, Reminder & Countdown every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reminder | Reminder & Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-beep-me/id412693531/reviews) | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-and-countdown/id471570365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 342 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | **86.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yaniv Kalsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/310828189) | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) |

## 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


### Reminder & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-and-countdown/id471570365)

Never miss an important event with this app. Set up custom reminders for everything from birthdays to holidays, with real-time countdowns and configurable alerts. Personalize your events with unique icons, backgrounds, and fonts, and easily share your countdowns with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Real-time countdowns, Customizable alerts, Event personalization (icons, backgrounds, fonts), Import birthdays and calendar events, Event sharing via multiple platforms, Multiple reminder options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and convenient
- 👍 Versatile and customizable
- 👍 Reliable and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing important dates
- 👍 Useful for medical and appointment reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with reminders not working as expected
- 🐛 Reminders sometimes persist even after being deleted
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔋 Concerns about high battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders not clearing after being deleted
- Countdown timers not always accurate
- Notification issues after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Allow snooze and nag functions for reminders
- Integrate with calendar apps for better sync
- Add ability to filter reminders by work/school days
- Provide more customization options for backgrounds and icons
- Enable sharing of countdowns with friends and family


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reminder free?

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

### Is Reminder & Countdown free?

Reminder & Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reminder or Reminder & Countdown?

Reminder & Countdown is rated higher. Reminder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while Reminder & Countdown averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.

### Do Reminder or Reminder & Countdown have ads?

Reminder & Countdown shows ads; Reminder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reminder or Reminder & Countdown?

Reminder ships an update every 6 days, and Reminder & Countdown every 3 months. Most recently, Reminder was updated on November 1, 2026 and Reminder & Countdown on November 1, 2026.

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