The Nag vs Remindera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Nag
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Stay on track. Stay productive. Stay Nagged. The Nag is your ultimate productivity companion — a clean, powerful reminder system that goes beyond simple alerts. Whether you need one-time notifications or persistent nudges, The Nag has you covered. Features Include: Timed Reminders -Schedule specific reminders for any time and date. -Easily edit, repeat, or remove upcoming tasks. -Missed a reminder? Set it to follow up until you act. Nag Mode -Keep procrastination at bay with recurring notifications. -Enter multiple custom “nags” that cycle on your selected interval (e.g., every 1, 5, or 15 minutes). -Great for workouts, medication, focus sprints, or habits. Powerful Customization -Convert any reminder into a nag with one tap. -Choose from preloaded nag lists like “Health” or create your own. -See a countdown timer so you always know when the next alert is coming. Friendly Design -Clean, easy-to-navigate interface. Bonus -Apple Watch-friendly: Alerts display if your iPhone is locked. Great for people with busy schedules or anyone who thrives on structure. The Nag helps you take action, not just set intentions. Whether you're trying to build a habit or finish a task — nagging works. Download now and start getting things done… one friendly nudge at a time.
Remindera
This app provides persistent reminders that follow up until a task is completed, offering customizable tones and scheduling options. It helps manage recurring life admin tasks with features like widgets and clear scheduling timelines. The app is free with an optional upgrade for unlimited recurring schedules.
- Persistent follow-up reminders
- Customizable reminder tones
- Deadline-based urgency
- Recurring schedule management
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Clear scheduling timelines
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Most reminder apps ping you once and quit. Remindera follows up until it’s handled - on your terms - so you don’t have to worry about forgetting. You know the feeling: you see a reminder, mean to deal with it, and it quietly slips away. Remindera is built for the things that can't slip. It follows up more than once, on your schedule and in a voice you choose, until the task is actually handled. PERSISTENT, ON YOUR TERMS Set a plain reminder and Remindera keeps nudging, calmly, until it's done. Give it a deadline and it does more: the reminders come more often and grow more urgent as the day approaches, so the things that matter can't quietly pass you by. Either way, only during the active hours you set. No 3am pings, no guilt. A VOICE THAT SUITS YOU Choose the tone you'd actually want to hear from: • Gentle - Supportive, ADHD-friendly, zero guilt • Cheeky - Playful, bold, drama included • Dry - Wry observations, no exclamation marks • Wild - Surprising, ever-changing, occasionally unhinged • Efficient - Minimal, professional, action-oriented BUILT FOR RECURRING LIFE ADMIN Bills, rent, chores, renewals, appointments, birthdays, promises. Remindera handles the cadences real life runs on: daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly, the last weekday of the month, alternating-week schedules, and more. KEEP IT VISIBLE, NOT JUST PUSHED Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets keep what matters in view, so you catch it with a glance instead of waiting for another notification. SIMPLE TO SET UP, CLEAR TO FOLLOW Powerful scheduling, without the fuss. Your list shows each reminder's next time and recurrence at a glance. Tap any to see its full schedule, cadence, and active hours. And as you set one up, a timeline shows exactly when the follow-ups begin and end, so you know what will happen before you count on it. Remindera is free to use and stays free, with an optional Plus upgrade for unlimited recurring schedules. Remindera is a general reminder app for everyday tasks and routines, but isn't intended for emergency, medical, or safety-critical use. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Nag at none against Remindera's 3. The Nag also leads on iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.2). Remindera's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Remindera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. The Nag asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Nag ships an update monthly, Remindera weekly. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.
| Parameter | The Nag | Remindera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Neville Forsythe | Peter Sipos |
In-app purchases
The Nag
No in-app purchases
Remindera
- Remindera Plus - Monthly$2.991 Month
- Remindera Plus - Yearly$24.991 Year
- Remindera Plus - Lifetime$64.99









