Comparison

NagMe! vs BugMe

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

Head to head
About

NagMe!

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
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NagMe helps you overcome procrastination and forgetfulness by sending persistent reminders until you take action. Whether it’s a one-time chore or a recurring task like taking medication, paying bills, or doing housework, you can find the right reminder. Remind yourself every 1.5 hours, every 2 weeks, on the 2nd Friday of each month, on selected weekdays, or during specific months. You can even temporarily blackout reminders when life gets in the way. NagMe is built to handle nearly every real-world scheduling pattern. Thanks to the powerful nagging feature, you won’t miss a reminder just because you missed a notification - it keeps buzzing at set intervals until you actually complete the task. (Of course, life happens! If you need a break, just tap once to snooze the alert - it'll pause for your chosen amount of time, giving you space to focus on what’s in front of you.) On a plane? Went offline? No worries - NagMe keeps working no matter what! Notifications will still come through, even without internet. You’ll only need a connection if you want to sync alerts across your iPhones, iPads, and Macs. (Any unsynced alerts will automatically sync once you're back online!) Frequent travelers and digital nomads will appreciate the smarter timezone support. NagMe lets you anchor alerts to a specific time zone, automatically detects when you change zones, and offers to adjust your reminder schedule so you stay on track - wherever you go. NagMe collects no personal data and has no access to your reminders. All data storage and transfers occur directly between your device and iCloud, with no data stored by the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BugMe

This app provides persistent, escalating reminders designed to help users complete tasks. It features smart timing, quiet hours, and an AI breakdown for vague tasks, making it ideal for those with ADHD or anyone struggling with their to-do list.

Highlights
  • Escalating reminder tiers
  • Smart timing for notifications
  • AI task breakdown
  • Calendar and streak heatmap
  • Time blindness widget
  • Pick-For-Me mode
Features
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Most reminder apps ping you once and shrug. BugMe doesn't. BugMe is the persistent, escalating reminder app built for ADHD brains — and anyone whose to-do list keeps losing the fight. Notifications start gentle, then get progressively harder to ignore, so the thing actually gets done. Reasonable. Relentless. On your side. WHY IT WORKS • Escalating nudges — five tiers from a friendly tap to "okay we need to talk" • Smart timing — nudges land when you can act, not while you're asleep • Quiet hours — set your boundaries; BugMe respects them • AI breakdown — paste a vague task, get clear next steps • Calendar + 90-day heatmap to see your week and your streak • Mascots, themes, and a dashboard built to feel like a friend, not a manager BUILT FOR ADHD, USEFUL FOR EVERYONE • Time blindness widget so "later" stops being a black hole • Pick-For-Me mode for when you can't decide where to start • Streak tracking that celebrates progress without punishing slip-ups FREE FOREVER • Up to 5 reminders, push notifications, three escalation tiers, AI breakdown (limited) PRO — $7.99/MONTH • Unlimited reminders, all five tiers • Daily morning + evening digests • Random nudges, custom categories, themes • Priority support PRIVACY FIRST Your reminders are yours. No ads, no data sales, encryption for everything sensitive. Built by PileUp Digital. Questions or feedback? contact@trybugme.com SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS BugMe Pro is an auto-renewing subscription that unlocks all Pro features. - BugMe Pro (Monthly): $7.99 per month - BugMe Pro (Annual): $59.99 per year (equivalent to $5.00 per month) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://trybugme.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://trybugme.com/privacy

Screenshots

NagMe!4 screens
BugMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BugMe at 100% against NagMe!'s 78%. BugMe also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). NagMe!'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. NagMe! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and BugMe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BugMe holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of NagMe!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of BugMe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NagMe! ships an update fortnightly, BugMe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NagMe! versus BugMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNagMe!BugMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12 ratings)4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better8
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2 Small Cats LLCPileUp Digital LLC

Customer experience

NagMe!

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

BugMe

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

NagMe!

Subscriptions4
  • NagMe! Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • NagMe! Plus (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • NagMe! Plus Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Year
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  • NagMe! Pro (Yearly)$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Plan One-Time Purchase$2.99
  • Plus Plan One-Time Purchase$2.99
2 purchases

BugMe

Subscriptions2
  • BugMe Pro3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • BugMe Pro Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is NagMe! free?
NagMe! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BugMe free?
BugMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NagMe! or BugMe?
BugMe is rated higher. NagMe! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while BugMe averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do NagMe! or BugMe have ads?
Neither NagMe! nor BugMe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NagMe! or BugMe?
NagMe! ships an update fortnightly, and BugMe every 6 weeks. Most recently, NagMe! was updated on June 20, 2026 and BugMe on September 9, 2026.

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