Comparison

WakeMinder vs Notify

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

Head to head
About

WakeMinder

This app ensures you never forget your tasks. It automatically displays reminders the moment your Mac wakes up, preventing lost focus and forgotten intentions. Ideal for those who need instant clarity on their next action.

Highlights
  • Automatic reminders on Mac wake
  • Hands-free dictation on Apple Watch
  • Share links that auto-open
  • Floating reminder windows
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Apple Reminders integration
Features
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Ever write a reminder in your notebook, then forget to check it? Or open your Mac with a clear intention, only to forget what it was by the time your screen lights up? WakeMinder is the reminder app that solves this forever. It shows you exactly why you opened your Mac the moment it wakes - automatically, no manual checking needed. Built for ADHD brains and busy professionals who need instant clarity. THE PROBLEM IT SOLVES You open your Mac with a clear intention - check that email, finish that design, pay that bill. But by the time your screen lights up, you've forgotten. You get lost in tabs, notifications, and distractions. Hours later, you're wondering: "What was I supposed to do?" WakeMinder fixes this. Open the app on iPhone or Apple Watch, type your reminder, and it appears automatically when your Mac wakes - no remembering to check reminders, no lost productivity. HOW IT WORKS • Capture instantly: Open the app on iPhone or Apple Watch, type your reminder, and it's waiting for you the moment you lift your Mac's lid. Dictate reminders hands-free on Apple Watch or use the complication on your watch face for quick inputs. Use the Share Sheet on iPhone to send links, tasks, or quick notes in seconds. • Appears automatically: The moment your Mac wakes from sleep, your reminder floats front and center. No opening apps, no checking lists - it's just there. • Auto-opens links: Share a link from Safari or any app on iPhone, and it automatically opens in your browser when your Mac wakes. No copying, no pasting - just lift the lid. • Stays visible: Floating reminder windows keep your current task always visible while you work. Jump between apps and tabs without losing your focus. • Syncs everywhere: iCloud keeps everything synced across Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch. Start on Apple Watch or iPhone, see it on Mac. PERFECT FOR YOUR WORKFLOW While jogging: Dictate a reminder on Apple Watch. It appears instantly when your Mac wakes. During commute: Send reminders from iPhone. They're waiting on your Mac when you arrive. At work: Stay focused on what matters. WakeMinder prevents context switching and keeps your workflow smooth. While browsing: Share links from Safari or Notes on iPhone. They automatically open in your browser the moment you lift your Mac lid. WAKEMINDER PRO FEATURES • Instant Wake Alerts – Reminders appear the moment your Mac wakes, no action needed • Apple Reminders Integration – Create, edit, and sync seamlessly across Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch • Flexible Scheduling – Set reminders for On Wake, After 1–3 Hours, Tomorrow, or Custom Date and Time • Apple Watch Support – Dictate reminders hands-free, even when your phone isn't nearby • iCloud Sync – Automatic sync keeps reminders, notes, and tasks updated across all Apple devices • Quick Links and Notes – Share directly from Safari, Notes, or any app to WakeMinder. Links automatically open in your browser when your Mac wakes • Reminder History – View, edit, and reschedule reminders anytime • Focus-Driven Design – Built specifically for productivity, attention management, and workflow clarity WHO IT'S FOR • Professionals who need instant clarity when starting work on their Mac • Creatives managing multiple projects and jumping between tasks • People with ADHD or focus challenges who need automatic, not manual reminders • Anyone who values intentional, distraction-free productivity • Knowledge workers who lose context switching between apps and tabs • Students who want to stay on track while researching and studying WakeMinder is the productivity app that actually works with your brain, not against it. No complex setup, no overwhelming dashboards - just clear reminders that appear exactly when you need them. Requires WakeMinder PRO subscription. By using this app, you agree to Apple's Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Notify

Receive instant alerts for website changes, RSS feed updates, or script statuses directly on your device. This app offers a private and simple monitoring solution without requiring servers or complex setup. It provides visual change detection, custom notifications via webhooks, and home screen widgets for at-a-glance status.

Highlights
  • Website and RSS feed monitoring
  • Instant alerts via webhooks
  • Visual change detection
  • No server setup required
  • Home screen widgets
  • Cross-device sync (optional)
Features
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Monitor Websites & RSS Feeds. Get Alerts From Anything. No Servers Required. Get instant alerts when a website changes, an RSS feed updates, or your own scripts and devices need your attention. No accounts, no servers, no technical setup. START MONITORING IN SECONDS Add any website or RSS feed with a tap. Send notifications from any script, server, or web app with a single webhook call. Your device does the work, so there is nothing to host and nothing to sign up for. WATCH THE WEB • Visual change detection with side-by-side comparisons, so you see exactly what changed • RSS, Atom, and JSON Feed monitoring: paste a site address and Notify! finds the feeds for you • Check intervals from 15 minutes to 7 days, per site • CSS selectors narrow a watch to one part of a page, like a price or a stock status ALERTS FROM YOUR OWN SCRIPTS • Every device gets a personal webhook URL that anything can call: a shell script, a CI pipeline, Home Assistant, Homebridge, or plain curl • Custom sender icons and full-size images • Device Groups give several devices one shared URL, so one call reaches every screen you own LIVE ACTIVITIES • Put a live tile on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, driven by the same simple URLs • Progress bars move in place and countdowns tick on their own, even while the app is closed • Made for anything with a duration: a build, a backup, a delivery, a 3D print, a wash cycle BEACONS: MONITORING IN REVERSE • Instead of telling you when something happens, a beacon tells you when something STOPS happening • Paste its ping URL into a cron job or backup script. If the ping does not arrive in time, you hear about it • The only way to find out that the thing which was supposed to alert you has itself gone quiet EVERY SCREEN YOU OWN • Home screen widgets, and a full year of searchable history SIMPLE FOR EVERYONE, DEEP FOR PROS No coding needed for websites and feeds. Developers get a documented API, Shortcuts and Siri support. YOUR PRIVACY, YOUR CHOICE Local Mode: everything runs on device. No external connections. Notifications Only: a pure push receiver for your webhooks and automations. Server Mode: connect your own ChangeDetection.io instance. MDM ready: alert your teams across managed devices. Notify! can run in local-only mode, which shares nothing but a random device ID and token not tied to any personal information. Notifications Only and Server modes process data with your consent to enable cloud functions such as automation tools, cross-device delivery, and Shortcuts support, and are likewise not tied to any personal information. WHY NOTIFY! Traditional monitoring wants a server, a subscription, and an afternoon. Notify! works in seconds, whether you are tracking a price, following a release feed, or catching alerts from your own code. Start simple and go as deep as you like. Download now and start monitoring in seconds.

Screenshots

WakeMinder4 screens
Notify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notify at none against WakeMinder's 3. Notify also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (88% vs 76%). WakeMinder's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. WakeMinder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Notify asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notify holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of WakeMinder's written reviews are positive against 88% of Notify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WakeMinder ships an update weekly, Notify every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WakeMinder versus Notify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWakeMinderNotify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22 ratings)4.8 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2239 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOmar SherifLVL35 LLC

Customer experience

WakeMinder

All ratings22 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative11.8%

Notify

All ratings39 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WakeMinder

Subscriptions2
  • WakeMidner PRO - Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • WakeMinder PRO - Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • WakeMinder PRO - Lifetime$12.99
None

Notify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WakeMinder free?
WakeMinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notify free?
Notify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WakeMinder or Notify?
Notify is rated higher. WakeMinder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Notify averages 4.8 from 39 ratings.
Do WakeMinder or Notify have ads?
Neither WakeMinder nor Notify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WakeMinder or Notify?
WakeMinder ships an update weekly, and Notify every 6 days. Most recently, WakeMinder was updated on October 8, 2026 and Notify on October 11, 2026.

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