# Reminder Widget by Mindr vs Hey Max

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hey Max at every 3 days against Reminder Widget by Mindr's every 3 weeks. Hey Max also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Reminder Widget by Mindr's advantage is ratings volume (208 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reminder Widget by Mindr sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Hey Max sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hey Max holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reminder Widget by Mindr has 208 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Reminder Widget by Mindr ships an update every 3 weeks, Hey Max every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reminder Widget by Mindr | Hey Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-widget-by-mindr/id6451364783/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-max/id6794578374/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **208** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Vates](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544416478) | [stephen marlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885251800) |

## What reviewers say

### Reminder Widget by Mindr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-widget-by-mindr/id6451364783)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Single | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Year Single | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Year Single Trial | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Single | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime-Discount | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, powerful, and efficient
- 👍 Clean, intuitive, and visually appealing UI
- 🔓 Non-intrusive reminders
- 💡 Helpful widget functionality
- 🤩 Great for ADHD and forgetful users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget issues (intermittently turning blank)
- 💰 Subscription price considered excessive
- 🔔 Lack of overdue task notifications
- 💡 Need for more flexibility and customization options

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Hey Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-max/id6794578374)

An intelligent AI personal assistant that can chat, generate ideas, write emails, send messages, and make calls. It offers real-time visual analysis through your camera and remembers your preferences for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** AI-powered chat and idea generation, Email and message composition, Voice and video calling, Real-time visual analysis via camera, Multilingual translation, Personalized memory and assistance

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hey. max pro | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reminder Widget by Mindr free?

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

### Is Hey Max free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reminder Widget by Mindr or Hey Max?

Hey Max is rated higher. Reminder Widget by Mindr averages 4.6 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Hey Max averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Reminder Widget by Mindr or Hey Max have ads?

Neither Reminder Widget by Mindr nor Hey Max shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reminder Widget by Mindr or Hey Max?

Reminder Widget by Mindr ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hey Max every 3 days. Most recently, Reminder Widget by Mindr was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hey Max on October 25, 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.*