Comparison

Reminder Widget by Mindr vs Good Times Timer

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

Head to head
About

Reminder Widget by Mindr

This app offers a unique, non-intrusive way to track your tasks and chores. It uses a home screen widget to display time remaining until tasks are due or overdue, inspired by the Apple battery widget. Complete tasks directly from your home screen with iOS 17 integration.

Highlights
  • Non-intrusive widget reminders
  • Home screen task completion
  • Intuitive, battery widget-like UI
  • Privacy-focused, no data storage
  • iOS 17 integration
Features
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Introducing Mindr, the innovative reminder app that takes a fresh approach to keeping you on track without the hassle of constant notifications. Mindr utilizes a subtle widget on your home screen to discreetly show the time remaining until your tasks are due and how long they've been overdue. Say goodbye to intrusive reminders and stay organized effortlessly, especially for chores and other repeating tasks. Mindr's user interface draws inspiration from the familiar Apple battery widget, ensuring a seamless and intuitive experience. KEY FEATURES: Non-Intrusive Reminders: Mindr provides a unique way to remind you of your tasks without inundating you with notifications. The widget discreetly displays the time remaining until your tasks are due, allowing you to stay on top of your responsibilities without interruptions. Effortless Completion: With iOS 17 integration, Mindr lets you complete tasks right from your home screen. No need to open the app; simply mark tasks as done with a tap, making your daily routines smoother than ever. Familiar and User-Friendly: Mindr's user interface takes design cues from Apple's battery widget, featuring circular elements that display the remaining time for your tasks. This familiarity ensures that you can start using Mindr intuitively from day one. Privacy-First: Rest easy knowing that your data is secure. Mindr does not store any user data. All information is stored on your private iCloud and your device, with no third-party access. Subscription Options: You can enjoy limited functionality without a subscription, for the full Mindr experience, explore our subscription options. Mindr offers flexible plans to unlock its full potential. Choose between a monthly, yearly, or lifetime purchase to enjoy all the benefits of Mindr. Subscription plans automatically renew for your convenience. For information about the terms of use, refer to the Apple EULA (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula) Never miss a task again with Mindr's discreet and efficient reminder system. Download Mindr now and experience a new way to stay organized while maintaining your peace of mind.

About

Good Times Timer

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Good Times Timer helps you make time for the activities that matter. Create an action, start a stopwatch or countdown, and stay gently on track. Build repeatable interval routines, add notes and tags, and review your session history without turning your day into another productivity contest. Features: - Flexible stopwatch and countdown timers - Custom interval routines and sounds - iPhone Live Activities for at-a-glance timer controls - Notes, tags, images, and session history - Shared actions for friends, families, and teams - Offline timer support with synchronization after reconnecting - English, German, Polish, and Tagalog app languages Good Times Timer is a productivity tool and is not a medical or emergency service.

Screenshots

Reminder Widget by Mindr4 screens
Good Times Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Good Times Timer at none against Reminder Widget by Mindr's 7. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Reminder Widget by Mindr sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Good Times Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reminder Widget by Mindr ships an update every 3 weeks, Good Times Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Reminder Widget by Mindr versus Good Times Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReminder Widget by MindrGood Times Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (208 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings208 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlorian VatesAchim Rothe

Bugs and requests

Reminder Widget by Mindr

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App freezing on splash screen after iOS update
  • Subscription issues (free lifetime access revoked)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Badge system to indicate pending tasks
  • Dynamic Island integration for iPhone users
  • Historical tracking and progress reporting
  • More than one reminder in the free version
  • Ability to add notes and categories for reminders

Good Times Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Reminder Widget by Mindr

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly Single$1.991 Month
  • Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Year Single$14.991 Year
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  • Pro - Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Single$17.99
  • Lifetime-Discount$19.99
  • Lifetime$24.99
None

Good Times Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reminder Widget by Mindr free?
Reminder Widget by Mindr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Good Times Timer free?
Good Times Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reminder Widget by Mindr or Good Times Timer have ads?
Neither Reminder Widget by Mindr nor Good Times Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reminder Widget by Mindr or Good Times Timer?
Reminder Widget by Mindr ships an update every 3 weeks, and Good Times Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reminder Widget by Mindr was updated on November 3, 2026 and Good Times Timer on October 30, 2026.

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