Notes by viyali vs Simple Reminder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Notes by viyali
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Capture thoughts quickly and keep them private, and access them from any device by using sync feature. Notes by Viyali is a focused, minimal notes app built around privacy. Create notes, organize them into folders, and enable a device passcode for private notes. If you want multi-device access, enable Google Drive sync while notes are saved to your Drive or locally and we don’t access them. Features Optional password lock for private notes Google Drive and Drop Box sync (your data, your storage) Smart folders and fast search Adjustable font sizes for comfortable reading Lightweight, distraction free interface Privacy Policy: https://viyali.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/Upgrade to Premium for ad-free use, enhanced backup options, and priority features.
Simple Reminder
This app helps you remember important tasks and events with reliable, distraction-free notifications. It offers smart repeat options and quick actions directly from alerts to ensure you never miss a deadline or appointment.
- Time Sensitive notifications
- Smart repeat for missed reminders
- Quick 'Done' from notification
- Instant open from notifications
- Set date and time
- Add repeat options
- Minimal, distraction-free design
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Never miss a reminder again. Simple Reminder: Tasks is built for one purpose — help you remember what matters. No clutter. No distractions. Just reminders you can rely on. Smart reminders that keep you on track Missed notifications in Silent or Focus mode? Stay in control with: • Time Sensitive notifications (when enabled) • Smart repeat for missed reminders (5 & 15 min) • Quick “Done” right in the notification • Instant open from notifications Important tasks become harder to ignore. Fast and effortless Create a reminder in seconds: • Set date and time • Add repeat (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) • Done No extra steps. No friction. Everything in one place Keep track of what matters: • Birthdays • Bills & payments • Subscriptions • Events • Daily tasks Stay organized without overthinking. Clean and focused • Minimal, distraction-free design • Smooth navigation • Built for clarity Not a complex task manager — just a tool that works. Personalized for you • Large library of category icons • Organized and easy to browse • Quick and intuitive selection Available worldwide • 12 languages • Adapted for each region Why Simple Reminder? Most apps are either: – too complicated – or too easy to ignore Simple Reminder finds the balance. Reliable. Clear. Consistent. Download Simple Reminder: Tasks and stay on top of what matters. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stakhivlabs.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Simple Reminder at none against Notes by viyali's shown. Notes by viyali's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Notes by viyali sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Simple Reminder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Notes by viyali | Simple Reminder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Letsdosimple | Serhii Stakhiv |
In-app purchases
Notes by viyali
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
Simple Reminder
- Simple Reminder Pro — Monthly$0.991 Month
- Simple Reminder Pro — 6 Months$4.996 Months
- Simple Reminder Pro — Yearly$8.991 Year
Questions
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