# NagMe! vs Timely

The clearest difference is rating: Timely at 5.0 against NagMe!'s 4.5. Timely also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). NagMe!'s advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NagMe! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Timely sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timely holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of NagMe!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Timely's.

NagMe! ships an update fortnightly, Timely every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NagMe! | Timely |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nagme/id6744177079/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timely-reminders-that-pester/id6759700975/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 118 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2 Small Cats LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806383745) | [ANDREW ROBERT REED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880279085) |

## What reviewers say

### NagMe!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nagme/id6744177079)

This app helps you overcome forgetfulness and procrastination with persistent reminders that keep buzzing until tasks are completed. It supports complex scheduling patterns, offline functionality, and smart timezone adjustments for travelers. Your data remains private, stored only on your device or iCloud.

**Highlights:** Persistent nagging reminders, Customizable scheduling patterns, Offline functionality, Smart timezone support, Snooze alerts, Privacy-focused data storage

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NagMe! Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| NagMe! Plus (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| NagMe! Plus Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| NagMe! Pro (Yearly) | $5.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan One-Time Purchase | $2.99 | one-time |
| Plus Plan One-Time Purchase | $2.99 | one-time |


### Timely

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timely-reminders-that-pester/id6759700975)

This app ensures tasks are completed by sending persistent, configurable reminders until marked done. It offers high-priority alarms, location-based alerts, and voice input for easy task management. Customize your experience with themes and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Persistent notifications until task completion, Configurable reminder frequency per task, High priority alarms that break through silent modes, Location-based reminders (arrival/departure), Voice input via Siri for task creation and management, Natural language input for task scheduling, Mac menu bar app for cross-device syncing

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timely Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Timely Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NagMe! free?

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

### Is Timely free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NagMe! or Timely?

Timely is rated higher. NagMe! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Timely averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do NagMe! or Timely have ads?

Neither NagMe! nor Timely shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NagMe! or Timely?

NagMe! ships an update fortnightly, and Timely every 4 days. Most recently, NagMe! was updated on October 16, 2026 and Timely on October 31, 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.*