Comparison

Simpler Reminder vs Task Count

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simpler Reminder

Easily set reminders with just a title and time. This straightforward tool allows for optional repeating reminders and seamlessly integrates with Apple's Reminders app for convenient management. Its user-friendly design makes task management simple.

Highlights
  • Create simple reminders
  • Set title and time
  • Optional repeat functionality
  • Integrates with Apple Reminders
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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A very simple way to create a reminder. All you need is to set the title and the time of the reminder (and also an optional repeat). All the created reminders can be seen in Apple's Reminders app. Very simple & easy to use.

About

Task Count

Features
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feature: - With your favorite photo as the background, you can count anywhere you like. - Count with 3 patterns of action. - Visualize the count results in a heatmap. usage method: - Select the desired image from the camera roll of the menu. - Press [+] to add a checkpoint and drag it to the desired location. - Tap a checkpoint to count it. [Delete] is ON: - Long-press to delete checkpoint. [1.action] is ON: - One tap on a CheckPoint will increase [1.action] by +1. - Continuous counting function. HeatMap: - Press β‘ β‘‘β‘’ to display the count result in heat map color. - β‘ β‘‘β‘’ are linked with the action number.

Screenshots

Simpler Reminder1 screens
Task Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Task Count at Free against Simpler Reminder's $0.99. Task Count also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Simpler Reminder's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Task Count is free to download; Simpler Reminder costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simpler Reminder ships an update monthly, Task Count every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
Simpler Reminder versus Task Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpler ReminderTask Count
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS26.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size0 MB11 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSimpler SoftwareMikinori Eda

In-app purchases

None

Simpler Reminder

No in-app purchases

None

Task Count

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simpler Reminder free?
Simpler Reminder costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Task Count free?
Task Count is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simpler Reminder or Task Count have ads?
Task Count shows ads; Simpler Reminder does not.
Which is updated more often, Simpler Reminder or Task Count?
Simpler Reminder ships an update monthly, and Task Count every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simpler Reminder was updated on September 6, 2026 and Task Count on May 16, 2026.

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