# Reminder vs Later

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Later at none against Reminder's 9. Later also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). Reminder's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reminder sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.95 per year. Later asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reminder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reminder has 341 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Reminder's written reviews are positive against 82% of Later's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Reminder ships an update every 5 days, Later every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reminder | Later |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (341 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-beep-me/id412693531/reviews)** | [4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/later-create-quick-reminders/id814890797/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **341** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yaniv Kalsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/310828189) | [Regular SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/885010165) |

## 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


### Later

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/later-create-quick-reminders/id814890797)

Quickly set reminders using natural language phrases like "this evening" or "next week." This app prioritizes speed and simplicity, allowing users to create reminders in just a few taps without complex interfaces or sign-up processes.

**Highlights:** Natural language scheduling, Predefined time presets, Share extension, Today's widget, Recurring reminders, Cross-device sync (with Mac app)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward interface
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- ✨ Elegant and efficient design
- 💡 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🎯 Focused on core functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🤔 Confusing time/date logic
- ❓ Lacks essential features (search, recurring)
- 🐛 Frequent crashes reported
- ❌ No dark mode

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing between devices is hit and miss
- App crashes frequently
- Reminders set never rang or alerted
- Lost all notes after a recent update
- Notifications sometimes work, sometimes don't

**Requested features**

- Search function
- Recurring reminders
- Dark mode
- Location-based reminders
- Safari extension/share sheet support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reminder free?

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

### Is Later free?

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

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

Reminder is rated higher. Reminder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 341 ratings, while Later averages 4.2 from 18 ratings.

### Do Reminder or Later have ads?

Neither Reminder nor Later shows ads.

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

Reminder ships an update every 5 days, and Later every 3 months. Most recently, Reminder was updated on October 15, 2026 and Later on September 30, 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.*