iRemindMe vs Distant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRemindMe
This app offers a modern approach to managing your tasks and appointments. It provides a more intuitive and powerful experience than built-in phone tools, making it easier to stay organized.
- Natural intuitiveness
- Simpler than native reminders
- More powerful than clock app
- More convenient than calendar app
- Modern reminder solution
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A reminder app for the modern age. Natural intuitiveness that's simplier than the reminder app, more powerful than the native clock app, and more convenient than the calendar app.
Distant
Enhance concentration with a premium focus timer that blocks distracting applications. Track your progress with detailed analytics and celebrate achievements. Customize your sessions and themes for a personalized productivity experience.
- App blocking for distractions
- Customizable focus sessions
- Detailed progress analytics
- Achievement system
- Intuitive dark interface
- Multiple timer modes
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Distant is a premium focus timer designed to help you disconnect from digital distractions and reclaim your time. Set a focus session, block distracting apps, and stay present in what matters most. Beautiful, Intuitive Design Dark, premium interface with tactile dial controls Smooth animations and haptic feedback Customizable themes and gradients Multiple timer appearance modes (Standard, Minimal, Detailed) Powerful Focus Features Focus sessions from 1 to 120 minutes Deep Focus mode for extended concentration Quick presets for instant session starts Custom focus types (Work, Study, Reading, Meditation, etc.) Pause and resume sessions as needed Emergency override with 10-second cooldown Track Your Progress Detailed analytics and insights Session history with completion tracking Achievement system to celebrate milestones Experience points and level progression Focus streaks and statistics Smart Notifications Progress updates during sessions Session completion alerts Motivational reminders In-app notification center Customization Personalize colors and gradients Configure quick preset durations Toggle features to match your workflow Multiple language support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iRemindMe at none against Distant's 1. iRemindMe also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Distant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iRemindMe asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iRemindMe against 5.0 for Distant. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
iRemindMe ships an update weekly, Distant every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRemindMe | Distant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oliver Luu | Odd Omens LLC |
Customer experience
iRemindMe
Distant
In-app purchases
iRemindMe
No in-app purchases
Distant
- Distant Full Access$3.99
