# Reminder & Countdown vs ToDo Notification Reminders

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reminder & Countdown at 86% against ToDo Notification Reminders's 21%. Reminder & Countdown also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). ToDo Notification Reminders's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ToDo Notification Reminders sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Reminder & Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reminder & Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reminder & Countdown has 17K ratings behind it against 495, 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 21% of ToDo Notification Reminders's.

Reminder & Countdown ships an update every 3 months, ToDo Notification Reminders fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reminder & Countdown | ToDo Notification Reminders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-and-countdown/id471570365/reviews)** | [3.4 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-notification-reminders/id1476485491/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 495 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) | [Nota Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651903160) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### ToDo Notification Reminders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-notification-reminders/id1476485491)

This app helps you stay organized by setting reminders for tasks, deadlines, and recurring events. Avoid missed appointments and late fees with timely, quiet notifications. Manage your schedule effectively and free up your mind.

**Highlights:** Set recurring reminders, Create deadline alerts, Schedule event notifications, Get quiet notifications, Organize tasks with colorful markers, Plan events in advance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day Free Trial | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| 7-day Free Trial | $14.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $14.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock app discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock app discount ad free | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock app | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Promotion | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Clean and minimalist design
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Useful for simple reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 💰 Overly expensive for basic features
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔁 Difficulty managing/deleting reminders
- 🔒 Subscription-based model with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders not triggering at the correct time
- Date/time settings resetting unexpectedly
- Inability to edit or delete existing reminders
- Sync issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to set recurring reminders on specific days
- Option to customize notification sounds and settings
- Improved sync and cross-device support
- Better reminder management tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reminder & Countdown free?

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

### Is ToDo Notification Reminders free?

ToDo Notification Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reminder & Countdown or ToDo Notification Reminders?

Reminder & Countdown is rated higher. Reminder & Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while ToDo Notification Reminders averages 3.4 from 495 ratings.

### Do Reminder & Countdown or ToDo Notification Reminders have ads?

Both Reminder & Countdown and ToDo Notification Reminders show ads.

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

Reminder & Countdown ships an update every 3 months, and ToDo Notification Reminders fortnightly. Most recently, Reminder & Countdown was updated on October 22, 2026 and ToDo Notification Reminders on October 16, 2026.

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