Comparison

HeyForgetful vs OpenUp

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

Head to head
About

HeyForgetful

Features
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HeyForgetful is your smart reminder pocket companion that catches forgetful moments and lightens the mental load of everyday life. Sync with your calendar and add reminders in seconds by voice or text, HeyForgetful then nudges you where it matters—WhatsApp, Email, SMS, and more. PERFECT FOR: Overwhelmed Mums – Balancing kids, life and work, made a little easier. Forgetful Dads - Never miss school pickups, birthdays, or important family moments Busy Professionals - Stay on top of meetings, deadlines, and commitments Neurodivergent People - Gently turn down the volume on a busy mind Every Human - Keep track of life’s details so you don’t have to carry it in your head KEY FEATURES: ▶ SMART REMINDERS Speak or type naturally: "call mom tomorrow at 2" or "take the bins out every Monday at 5". HeyForgetful understands you and creates reminders automatically. ▶ MULTIPLE NOTIFICATIONS Get reminders via Email, SMS, WhatsApp and Push notifications. Your preferences under your control. ▶ CALENDAR SYNC Sync reminders directly with Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook. Your reminders appear alongside your events, keeping everything in one place. ▶ RECURRING REMINDERS Set up reminders that repeat daily, weekly, monthly or yearly. Perfect for recurring tasks, bills, and appointments. ▶ AI POWERED POCKET COMPANION HeyForgetful pocket companion automatically learns about your schedules and habits, improving his performance for you over time. ▶ CHAT FEATURE Ask questions to learn more about HeyForgetful's capabilities and seek assistance on how best to use the app. ▶ WHATSAPP READY Create reminders directly on WhatsApp so that HeyForgetful fits seamlessly into how you already chat and plan. ▶ SIMPLE & INTUITIVE Easy-to-use app that gets out of your way. Create reminders in seconds, not minutes. ---------- Download HeyForgetful and start remembering what matters on our free tier. Enhanced features and increased usage available on monthly subscriptions plans including SMS reminders, unlimited calendar sync and more. Subscriptions are auto-renewable. By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OpenUp

Features
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# OpenUp – Build Confidence, One Step at a Time OpenUp is your personal confidence coach, designed to help you overcome self-doubt, improve self-esteem, and become your most confident self through small, consistent daily actions. Whether you're preparing for a presentation, improving your social skills, or simply looking to develop a stronger mindset, OpenUp provides practical tools that help you grow at your own pace. ## Features • Daily confidence-building challenges • Guided affirmations to strengthen positive thinking • Goal tracking to celebrate your progress • Motivational insights and practical exercises • Simple, distraction-free experience ## Why OpenUp? Confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you build. OpenUp helps you develop healthy habits, challenge limiting beliefs, and take meaningful steps toward becoming more self-assured every day. Whether you're working on public speaking, social confidence, career growth, or personal development, OpenUp is here to support your journey with practical guidance and encouragement. Start building confidence today. OpenUp and discover what you're capable of. More information: Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/openup-app/privacy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/openup-app/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HeyForgetful4 screens
OpenUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HeyForgetful at every 6 days against OpenUp's every 3 weeks. 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. HeyForgetful sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and OpenUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeyForgetful ships an update every 6 days, OpenUp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
HeyForgetful versus OpenUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeyForgetfulOpenUp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam HodgsonMahesh Rokaya

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HeyForgetful

Subscriptions3
  • Essential Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Family Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
2 purchases

OpenUp

Subscriptions2
  • OpenUp Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • OpenUp Pro$67.001 Year

Questions

Is HeyForgetful free?
HeyForgetful is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenUp free?
OpenUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HeyForgetful or OpenUp have ads?
Neither HeyForgetful nor OpenUp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HeyForgetful or OpenUp?
HeyForgetful ships an update every 6 days, and OpenUp every 3 weeks. Most recently, HeyForgetful was updated on October 30, 2026 and OpenUp on November 10, 2026.

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