Comparison

Tag Reminder vs Haven Notes

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

Head to head
About

Tag Reminder

Organize tasks with flexible tags instead of folders. Add rich details like subtasks, notes, and attachments. Schedule smart reminders, set recurring tasks, and collaborate with shared tags. Features AI task breakdown and iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Flexible tag organization
  • Rich task details with attachments
  • Recurring tasks
  • Location-based reminders
  • Shared tags for collaboration
  • AI task breakdown
Features
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Tag Reminder is a fresh approach to task management — organize everything with flexible tags instead of rigid folders. FLEXIBLE TAG ORGANIZATION Assign multiple tags to any task and organize by project, category, day of the week, or anything you choose. Customize tags with colors and icons. Group related tags together for a clear overview. SMART AUTO-CATEGORIES "Today", "Overdue", "Routines", "Starred" and more — frequently used filters are built in. Find what you need instantly without manual sorting. RICH TASK DETAILS Add subtasks, notes, image attachments (up to 5), and URLs with automatic OGP previews. Keep everything about a task in one place. RECURRING TASKS Set tasks to repeat daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or yearly. Combine with day-of-week tags to visualize your entire weekly schedule at a glance. SMART REMINDERS Schedule time-based notifications or location-based alerts that trigger on arrival or departure. Perfect for shopping lists and errands. SHARED TAGS FOR TEAMWORK Share tags with others via iCloud. Manage family shopping lists or team tasks together with real-time sync. iCLOUD SYNC Automatically sync all tasks across your iPhone and iPad. Access the latest state from any device. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES Check tasks from home screen and lock screen widgets. Deadline tasks show countdown via Live Activities and Dynamic Island. AI TASK BREAKDOWN (Apple Intelligence) Paste any text and let AI automatically decompose it into structured tasks. Turn plans and notes into actionable items instantly. * Requires iOS 26.0+ and an Apple Intelligence-capable device. DATA SAFETY Recover accidentally deleted items from a 30-day trash bin. Export to JSON for backup. Import from Apple Reminders. CUSTOMIZATION 12+ app icons, 10+ accent colors, adjustable display density, and full Dark Mode support. Make it yours. ACCESSIBILITY Full Dynamic Type support. The app adapts to your system font size settings for a comfortable experience for everyone.

About

Haven Notes

Features
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Haven Notes is a fast, private note-taking app built for people who think clearly. Write in Markdown with live formatting — bold, italic, headers, code blocks, and [[wiki links]] all render as you type. No buttons to click. Just write. WRITE BEAUTIFULLY Haven's editor renders Markdown inline. Type **bold** and see it bold. Type # Header and see it large. Type [[Note Title]] to link your ideas together. SEE YOUR IDEAS CONNECT Every [[wiki link]] creates a connection. Open the Knowledge Graph to see your notes as a visual network. Discover relationships between ideas you didn't know existed. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Notes live on your device. Optional sync is end-to-end encrypted with AES-256. No analytics. No tracking. No AI reading your notes. FEATURES • Live Markdown formatting with syntax highlighting • [[Wiki links]] and backlinks for connected thinking • Interactive knowledge graph • Folders with colors, drag to reorder, and bulk move • Tags for cross-cutting themes • Full-text search with highlighted results • Face ID / Touch ID lock • End-to-end encrypted sync across devices (Pro) • Import from Notion • Home screen widget • Dark mode SUBSCRIPTION INFO Haven Pro unlocks cloud sync and end-to-end encryption. • Monthly: $2.99/month • Yearly: $19.99/year (best value) Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://havennotes.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://havennotes.app/privacy

Screenshots

Tag Reminder4 screens
Haven Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tag Reminder at none against Haven Notes's 2. Tag Reminder also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Haven Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tag Reminder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tag Reminder ships an update every 5 days, Haven Notes every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Tag Reminder versus Haven Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTag ReminderHaven Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerdaisei tanakaYounes Haddaj

In-app purchases

None

Tag Reminder

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Haven Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Tag Reminder free?
Tag Reminder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Haven Notes free?
Haven Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tag Reminder or Haven Notes have ads?
Neither Tag Reminder nor Haven Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tag Reminder or Haven Notes?
Tag Reminder ships an update every 5 days, and Haven Notes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tag Reminder was updated on October 7, 2026 and Haven Notes on October 7, 2026.

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