Comparison

Friendly Reminder vs Randominders

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

Head to head
About

Friendly Reminder

Features
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Friendly Reminder keeps the right note visible at the right moment. Create a reminder, choose its days and times, then add a widget to your Home or Lock Screen. MAKE REMINDERS FIT YOUR DAY β€’ Simple daily, weekday and weekend schedules β€’ Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets β€’ Compact notes with emoji β€’ Saved places such as Home and Office β€’ On the go reminders outside all saved places β€’ No account required Choose saved places or On the go. Day, time and place settings work together, so reminders appear when the selected conditions match. Location-based updates depend on your location permission and iOS widget refresh timing. FREE Create up to 5 reminders with simple schedules. Free use is supported by ads when available; your privacy choices do not block access. FRIENDLY REMINDER PRO β€’ Unlimited reminders β€’ Place-based reminders β€’ Ad-free Your reminders stay saved if Pro ends. Items above the free limit and place-based rules require Pro again; nothing is deleted. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. If a free trial is available and you are eligible, it renews into the selected paid plan unless canceled. The App Store shows your local price and terms before purchase. Manage or cancel in your App Store account. Support & Privacy: https://claudiusthelen.com/data/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Randominders

Features
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Break the Pattern. Build the Habit. Randominders helps you build healthy habits by reminding you at random times throughout the day, so your brain never gets bored or tunes them out. Instead of rigid, scheduled alerts that you ignore, Randominders keeps things fresh with randomized nudges for things like: - Breathing and meditation - Stretching or posture checks - Drinking water - Screen breaks or mental resets - Gratitude or mindfulness moments - Eye strain reminders - Get-up-and-move alerts You set the time windows, days, and frequency - Randominders does the rest. Why Random Works: Predictable notifications often fade into the background. Your brain learns to ignore them. But randomized reminders are unexpected, so you're more likely to notice, reflect, and act. This keeps your wellness goals front and center - without being intrusive or stressful. Whether you’re trying to stay mindful, move more during the workday, or manage ADHD with gentle nudges, Randominders gives you the structure of routine without the boredom. Features: - Randomized delivery β€” never predictable, always relevant - Fully customizable β€” choose time windows, days, repetition, and silence modes - Subtle or strong β€” choose alert sounds or go silent with lock screen nudges - Mindful by design β€” no login, no ads, no distractions - Daily or one-time reminders - Runs offline and private β€” no data tracking, no account needed - Battery-friendly Use Cases: - Mental wellness - Stretch and posture routines - ADHD and focus support - Pomodoro-style microbreaks - Screen time management - Hydration and breathwork - Habit stacking Who It's For: - People who forget to take care of themselves - Remote workers & knowledge workers - Wellness and mindfulness enthusiasts - ADHD and neurodivergent users - Habit hackers and productivity geeks - Anyone tired of boring, rigid alarms 100% Private. No Data Collection. We respect your time and your privacy. Randominders runs entirely offline and never collects your personal data. No accounts. No ads. No distractions. Take the Pressure Off It’s hard enough to remember to breathe, stretch, or rest β€” Randominders helps you do it without guilt, without stress, and without strict schedules. Build consistency without burnout. Let surprise help you stay present. Download Randominders Now Your wellness deserves more than a to-do list. Let Randominders guide youβ€”gently, randomly, and mindfully.

Screenshots

Friendly Reminder3 screens
Randominders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Randominders at none against Friendly Reminder's shown. Friendly Reminder's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Friendly Reminder versus Randominders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFriendly ReminderRandominders
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better18.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaudius ThelenSim32 LLC

In-app purchases

None

Friendly Reminder

No in-app purchases

None

Randominders

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Friendly Reminder free?
Friendly Reminder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Randominders free?
Randominders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Friendly Reminder or Randominders have ads?
Friendly Reminder shows ads; Randominders does not.

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