# Reminder vs Promise

The clearest difference is update cadence: Promise at every 2 days against Reminder's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reminder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Promise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reminder ships an update every 5 weeks, Promise every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reminder | Promise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-widget-and-routine/id6444939279/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KYUNGHWAN KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557230067) | [infinite VARIABLE PVT. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561313704) |

## What reviewers say

### Reminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-widget-and-routine/id6444939279)

This app helps you remember your tasks without unnecessary complexity. It focuses on providing a simple and convenient way to manage your to-dos, ensuring you don't forget what needs to be done. It prioritizes user privacy by not collecting personal information.

**Highlights:** Simple to-do list management, Focus on essential tasks, Privacy-focused, no data collection, Widget support, Routine planning

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Chocolate | $0.49 | one-time |
| Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Meal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Use | $6.99 | one-time |


### Promise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/promise-accountability/id6766765791)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Promise Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Promise Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Promise Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reminder free?

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

### Is Promise free?

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

### Do Reminder or Promise have ads?

Neither Reminder nor Promise shows ads.

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

Reminder ships an update every 5 weeks, and Promise every 2 days. Most recently, Reminder was updated on November 7, 2026 and Promise on November 11, 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.*