Comparison

Live Minder vs PERSISTENT Reminder

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

Head to head
About

Live Minder

This app brings your reminders and to-do lists directly to your lock screen, notifications, and Dynamic Island. It seamlessly integrates with Apple Reminders for real-time syncing and offers AI-powered list creation. Customize your notifications and manage tasks effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Lock screen reminders
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • AI-powered list creation
  • Real-time syncing with Apple Reminders
  • Mark reminders complete from lock screen
  • Customizable notification themes
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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Stay focused and never lose track of your tasks with LiveMinder! Bring your Reminders and To-Do lists to the forefront, right on your Lock Screen, Notifications, Always On Display, and Dynamic Island. LiveMinder is your perfect companion to enhance your productivity without replacing your Reminders app. It seamlessly integrates with Apple Reminders and syncs in real time, ensuring that LiveMinder is always up to date and keeps all your other iCloud-connected devices in sync. Key Features: - Mark Reminders as complete directly from your lock screen or dynamic island, making it effortless to stay organized. - Create and manage new Reminders with ease. - Quick note to quickly jot and put notes on your lock screen - Compact Mode: Fit more reminders on the Live Notification - Streamline your task management by deleting Reminders effortlessly. - Experience live syncing with Apple Reminders and iCloud, ensuring your tasks are always synchronized across all devices - Customize your Live Notification with custom colors & themes to fit your wallpaper & vibe! - Automate your LiveMinder experience with Siri Shortcuts for ultimate productivity - Works with Siri & Apple Intelligence to start live activity for lists on command - ChatGPT and Generative AI integration! - Automatically create lists (ingredients, shopping, to-dos) using ChatGPT, for 100% free! -- Download LiveMinder now and unlock a world of productivity possibilities! -- Live Minder Terms & Conditions: https://liveminder.vibin.llc/terms-of-service.html Live Minder Privacy Policy: https://liveminder.vibin.llc/privacy-policy.html

About

PERSISTENT Reminder

This minimalist tool helps you remember important tasks by displaying them as persistent notifications. See your goals on your Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, Mac desktop, Home Screen widgets, and Apple Watch complications. It's a focused approach to accomplishing your goals without alarms or complex lists.

Highlights
  • Persistent notifications
  • Live Activity display
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Mac desktop reminders
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch complications
Features
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We all have that one thing we need to do. Whether it’s remembering to pick up dry cleaning, making progress on a big project, or a daily reminder to get in your steps – it’s easy to get distracted and forget. PERSISTENT is a minimalist tool designed to solve that. It’s based on one simple idea: if you keep your goal top-of-mind, you will increase your likelihood of DOING THE THING. Type a short reminder in the app to see a persistent notification on your device. It stays on your Lock Screen as a Live Activity, in your Dynamic Island, and on your Mac desktop. Add a widget to your Home Screen or a complication to your Apple Watch to see it everywhere you look. There are no alarms, no complex lists, and no due dates. It is a simple, beautiful, and focused tool to help you accomplish your goals. We hope this helps you along your way.

Screenshots

Live Minder4 screens
PERSISTENT Reminder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Live Minder at every 3 days against PERSISTENT Reminder's every 5 weeks. Live Minder also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (100 vs 3). PERSISTENT Reminder's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Live Minder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PERSISTENT Reminder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Live Minder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Minder has 100 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Minder ships an update every 3 days, PERSISTENT Reminder every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Live Minder versus PERSISTENT Reminder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive MinderPERSISTENT Reminder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (100 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings100 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVibin LLCKyle Hayes

Customer experience

Live Minder

All ratings95 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral6.4%
Negative9.0%

PERSISTENT Reminder

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Live Minder

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • List duplication when rearranging (3x or more)
  • Items disappear or reset after rearrangement
  • App lag when adding new list items
  • Press and hold not registering for item movement
  • Live activities not launching or working intermittently
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  • Incorrect reminder count displayed in Dynamic Island
  • Reminders duplicated automatically without user action
  • Metadata loss (priority, due date, tags) when syncing
  • Ad-watching doesn't unlock promised features
  • Translucent background displays as white box
  • App crashes or requires restart
  • Payment recognition issues (app doesn't recognize purchase)
  • Color customization not applying after ad watch

Requested features

9 requests
  • Alarm/notification reminders to check lists
  • Ability to rearrange lists on lock screen
  • Filter to show only today's reminders
  • Sort reminders by priority
  • Home screen widget option
Show 4 more
  • Adjustable widget size
  • Better support for contacting developers
  • Automated list generation
  • Improved Dynamic Island display space

PERSISTENT Reminder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Live Minder

Subscriptions1
  • LiveMinder Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • LiveMinder Pro Lifetime$8.99
1 purchases

PERSISTENT Reminder

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is Live Minder free?
Live Minder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PERSISTENT Reminder free?
PERSISTENT Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Live Minder or PERSISTENT Reminder?
Live Minder is rated higher. Live Minder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while PERSISTENT Reminder averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Live Minder or PERSISTENT Reminder have ads?
Neither Live Minder nor PERSISTENT Reminder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Minder or PERSISTENT Reminder?
Live Minder ships an update every 3 days, and PERSISTENT Reminder every 5 weeks. Most recently, Live Minder was updated on November 3, 2026 and PERSISTENT Reminder on October 30, 2026.

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