# Notes for iPhone vs Remainders

The clearest difference is rating: Remainders at 4.7 against Notes for iPhone's 4.0. Remainders also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 34%). Notes for iPhone's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes for iPhone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Remainders sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remainders holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 169 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Notes for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 76% of Remainders's.

Notes for iPhone ships an update weekly, Remainders monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes for iPhone | Remainders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-iphone-yepnotes/id668384667/reviews) | **[4.7 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remainders-countdown-events/id6443686380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **169** |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karim Angama](https://appshunter.io/developer/510838617) | [Fabricate LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648391033) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-iphone-yepnotes/id668384667)

Easily create reminders and take notes with an intuitive interface. Manage your notes and tasks directly from your Apple Watch, and access your most recent entries via widgets. Personalize your experience with themes and ensure your data is backed up and synced across devices.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch management, Voice dictation for notes, Widget for quick access, iCloud backup and sync, Customizable themes, To-do list functionality, Color markers for notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YepNotes Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| YepNoteS Pro Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| YepNoteS Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Remainders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remainders-countdown-events/id6443686380)

Track upcoming events with real-time countdowns, from years to seconds. Share these countdowns with others, add event-specific links and tasks, and personalize them with custom images. Stay informed with home screen widgets and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Real-time countdowns, Collaborative sharing, Event links and URLs, Tasks and notes, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Customizable event images, Repeating event support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes for iPhone free?

Notes for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remainders free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notes for iPhone or Remainders?

Remainders is rated higher. Notes for iPhone averages 4.0 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Remainders averages 4.7 from 169 ratings.

### Do Notes for iPhone or Remainders have ads?

Neither Notes for iPhone nor Remainders shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notes for iPhone or Remainders?

Notes for iPhone ships an update weekly, and Remainders monthly. Most recently, Notes for iPhone was updated on October 14, 2026 and Remainders on October 13, 2026.

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