Comparison

Before You Go vs Original

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

Head to head
About

Before You Go

This app helps you remember essential items when leaving a location. It uses smart reminders based on your departure to ensure you don't forget important things like keys, wallet, or medications. Enjoy a peaceful and simple interface that works automatically in the background.

Highlights
  • Smart departure reminders
  • Location-based checklists
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Calming and simple interface
  • Automatic background operation
  • Welcome-back reminders
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Never forget your keys, wallet, or medications again! Before You Go is the cozy checklist app that knows when you're leaving and gently reminds you if you've forgotten something important. SMART DEPARTURE REMINDERS Finally, a checklist that actually prevents you from forgetting! Create lists for home, work, or anywhere you go regularly. When you start to leave, get a gentle notification if important items are still unchecked. Perfect for: • Keys & Wallet • Daily Medications • Turning Off Appliances • Feeding Pets • Grabbing Work Equipment • Travel Essentials SEAMLESS APPLE WATCH EXPERIENCE Check items off right from your wrist! Your checklists sync instantly between iPhone and Apple Watch, so you're always prepared whether you're rushing out the door or taking your time. PEACEFUL & SIMPLE • Beautiful, calming interface that's a joy to use • Works automatically in the background • Set up once, never worry again • Welcome-back reminders when you return HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a checklist for any location 2. Add the items you always need to remember 3. Before You Go watches for when you're leaving 4. Get a friendly reminder if anything's unchecked Never again experience that sinking feeling of forgetting something important. Join thousands who've found peace of mind with Before You Go!

About

Original

Features
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Screenshots

Before You Go3 screens
Original4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Before You Go at weekly against Original's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Before You Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Original sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Before You Go ships an update weekly, Original monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Before You Go versus Original: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBefore You GoOriginal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBartosz LipinskiSystem Operator LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Before You Go

One-time1
  • Before You Go PRO$4.99
1 purchases

Original

One-time1
  • Original Pro$24.99

Questions

Is Before You Go free?
Before You Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Original free?
Original is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Before You Go or Original have ads?
Neither Before You Go nor Original shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Before You Go or Original?
Before You Go ships an update weekly, and Original monthly. Most recently, Before You Go was updated on October 30, 2026 and Original on October 30, 2026.

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