Simpler Reminder vs Ideas Down Quickly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Create simple reminders
- Set title and time
- Optional repeat functionality
- Integrates with Apple Reminders
- Easy to use interface
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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.
Ideas Down Quickly
Capture thoughts instantly with this frictionless note-taking app. Organize ideas into categories and find them quickly. Prioritizes privacy with offline functionality and on-device storage.
- Zero-friction capture
- Simple organization
- Easy browsing
- Offline functionality
- On-device storage
- Open source
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Ideas slipping away? Ideas Down Quickly is built for speed. Capture thoughts the moment they appear—no setup, no friction. Organize effortlessly, find ideas fast, and come back to them whenever inspiration strikes. Fast by Design - Zero-friction capture: Create or select a category and start recording instantly. - Simple organization: Keep ideas neatly categorized with minimal effort. - Easy browsing: Quickly scan and revisit past thoughts. Privacy First - Works offline: No internet required. - Optional iCloud backup and restore: Disabled by default. - On-device storage: Your ideas never leave your device. - Full data control: Backup and restore anytime from within the app. - Open source: Fully transparent—see exactly how everything works.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ideas Down Quickly at 100% against Simpler Reminder's 0%. Ideas Down Quickly also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Ideas Down Quickly is free to download; Simpler Reminder costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simpler Reminder ships an update monthly, Ideas Down Quickly every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simpler Reminder | Ideas Down Quickly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simpler Software | Travis Bumgarner |
Customer experience
Simpler Reminder
Ideas Down Quickly
In-app purchases
Simpler Reminder
No in-app purchases
Ideas Down Quickly
No in-app purchases
Questions
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