Comparison

Reminder & Countdown vs Call Reminder+

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

Head to head
About

Reminder & Countdown

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
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The app is designed to remind you about all your important events, meetings, friends’ birthdays, a long-awaited TV Shows premieres, dentist appointments, coming-soon holidays, a wedding date and any upcoming events you don’t want to miss. Event information comes in a nicely-wrapped pack. All details (such as date and time, font, icon, alert sound, background and other options) can be configured according to your taste. The app is complemented with excellent sharing options giving you an opportunity to send your reminders to anyone throughout the world via SMS, MMS, Email, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, WhatsApp, Viber and other social networks and services. KEY FEATURES: - Multiple reminders - Counting down in real-time - Selection of timing units you wish to count down - Sorting entries by date, name or applying a customizable sorting - Individual names, time&date options, categories - Various icons - Custom intervals to repeat events - Configurable alerts before or after a due date - Individual backgrounds - A wide variety of fonts to choose from - Formatting Dates and Times: Full, Short, and Abbreviated time units can be applied - Importing birthdays from your Address book - Importing events from the iOS Calendar app and Reminders app - Changing the default event icon to a personal photo - Set photos as background - Sharing countdowns through all available ways sending the whole countdown screenshot or only a part of it And you can also: - Enjoy awesome, easy to use UI - Make colourful notes - Brighten up reminders - Use the app as an alarm Thank you for your thoughts, they are very valuable! We are continued to make Reminder & Countdown even better, so never lose the drive to share your impressions and feedback with us at support@persapps.com

About

Call Reminder+

Never forget important calls again. Schedule reminders for birthdays, client follow-ups, or personal check-ins. Get instant notifications and take action directly from your lock screen. Manage your calling routine with smart suggestions and organized lists.

Highlights
  • One-tap call reminders
  • Interactive lock screen notifications
  • Smart follow-up suggestions
  • Organized overdue call list
  • Home screen widgets
  • Flexible recurrence options
  • iCloud sync and backup
Features
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Call Reminder – Never Miss an Important Call Call Reminder takes the responsibility of remembering important calls off your shoulders—so you can stay connected with the people who matter, exactly when it matters. Whether it’s a birthday wish, a follow‑up with a client, or checking in on a loved one, Call Reminder ensures you never forget to make that call. Simply schedule a call with any contact and you’ll be notified right on time with a Lock Screen alert. With interactive actions and powerful widgets, you can call, snooze, or catch up on overdue calls in just a tap. Call Reminder is more than just a reminder—it’s your personal assistant for managing your calling routine with ease, precision, and reliability. Key Highlights: • One‑Tap Call Reminders Get notified exactly when a scheduled call is due—just tap the notification to start the call instantly. • Interactive Notifications on Lock Screen Act on reminders without opening the app: Call Now, Snooze 10 Minutes, Snooze 1 Hour, or Mark as Done right from the notification. • Smart Follow‑Up Suggestions After each call, quickly schedule a follow‑up for tomorrow, in 3 days, or in 1 week with a single tap—perfect for client follow‑ups and ongoing check‑ins. • “Due Calls” & Overdue Management View all upcoming and due call reminders in one organized list so you always know what needs your attention. Overdue calls remain visible until you’ve taken action. • Home Screen Widgets for At‑a‑Glance Insights Stay on top of your calling routine without opening the app: • Small widget: shows your Overdue count as a clear, high‑signal metric. • Medium widget: adds context with Overdue count plus last overdue call details. • Large widget: shows the full picture—Overdue count, last overdue call details, and your Next call. Smart tap behavior means: • If you have due calls, tapping the widget opens your Due Schedules. • If you’re all caught up, tapping opens your main schedules list. • Flexible Recurrence Options Schedule repeating calls with powerful options: • Hourly • Daily • Every Other Day • Weekly • Bi‑Weekly • Monthly • Yearly • One‑Time Only • Manual Schedules Create schedules without a specific time—keep important calls on your list so you can call when it’s convenient. • Pause & Resume Schedules Temporarily pause recurring calls and resume them later without losing your setup or history. • Better Search & Notes Quickly find the right schedule by searching across contact name, phone number, and notes. • Custom Notification Sounds Choose from a variety of tones so your call reminders stand out from your other notifications. • iCloud Sync & Backup Automatically back up your call schedules and restore them seamlessly across your devices. • Designed for a Clean, Modern Experience A focused, minimal UI with polished empty states and updated icons—built to feel at home on the latest versions of iOS. • Affordable Subscription Plans Unlock premium features with flexible, budget‑friendly subscription options or a one‑time lifetime purchase. • Minimal Setup, Maximum Benefit Get started in minutes. Add a few important calls, set when and how often you want to be reminded, and let Call Reminder handle the rest. Why You’ll Love It: Call Reminder keeps your relationships active and your commitments fulfilled. Whether you’re calling your parents, clients, team members, or friends—this app ensures you never forget a call again. It’s perfect for personal, social, and professional use. Many users find themselves relying on Call Reminder daily—it quickly becomes a natural part of your routine. Feedback & Support: We’re always working to improve the app and add new features. Have a suggestion or need help? Reach out to us anytime—we’d love to hear from you.

Screenshots

Reminder & Countdown4 screens
Call Reminder+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reminder & Countdown at 86% against Call Reminder+'s 20%. Reminder & Countdown also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Call Reminder+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Call Reminder+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Reminder & Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reminder & Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reminder & Countdown has 16K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Reminder & Countdown's written reviews are positive against 20% of Call Reminder+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reminder & Countdown ships an update every 3 months, Call Reminder+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Reminder & Countdown versus Call Reminder+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReminder & CountdownCall Reminder+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16K ratings) — better3.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergey AstakhovMuhammad Ibrahim

Customer experience

Reminder & Countdown

All ratings16,368 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews391 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative9.5%

Call Reminder+

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral60.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Reminder & Countdown

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Call Reminder+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Reminder & Countdown

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Call Reminder+

Subscriptions4
  • Call Reminder Monthly Plan3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Call Reminder 3 Months Plan$4.993 Months
  • Call Reminder 6 Months Plan$8.996 Months
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  • Call Reminder Yearly Plan7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Reminder & Countdown free?
Reminder & Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Call Reminder+ free?
Call Reminder+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reminder & Countdown or Call Reminder+?
Reminder & Countdown is rated higher. Reminder & Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Call Reminder+ averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Reminder & Countdown or Call Reminder+ have ads?
Reminder & Countdown shows ads; Call Reminder+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Reminder & Countdown or Call Reminder+?
Reminder & Countdown ships an update every 3 months, and Call Reminder+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reminder & Countdown was updated on October 18, 2026 and Call Reminder+ on September 24, 2026.

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