Motteke vs Rogbot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Motteke
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"What was that timer for?" "Did I grab everything?" The moment your timer rings, Motteke shows your memo on the notification — so you instantly remember what to take, what to do, or what comes next. Set a timer, jot a memo, and you're done. No more forgetting. ◆ Ever had these moments? · Realized you left your transit card after leaving home · Got off the train but left your bag on the overhead rack · Right before a meeting: "Wait, did I save the presentation to my laptop?" · Arrived at the gym only to realize: "I forgot my towel..." · Took meds at the right time but couldn't remember which one · Your kid asks "where's my gym uniform?" and you draw a blank Motteke fixes all of these. Set a timer for when you need to leave, jot down what to bring, and at the right moment your memo appears as a checklist on the notification. ◆ How it works 1. Set a timer ("8:00 AM departure", "in 25 minutes") 2. Type your memo ("transit card, lunch, umbrella") 3. When time's up, your memo appears on the notification 4. Check items off as you prep — zero forgotten items ◆ Key Features 【Timer + Memo】 Add a memo when you set your timer. The completion notification shows your memo as a checklist — "Did I grab everything?" becomes obvious at a glance. 【Templates】 Save your frequent memo sets as templates: · "Commute" = transit card, lunch, water bottle, laptop · "Gym" = towel, change of clothes, shoes · "Business Trip" = laptop, charger, business cards, documents · "Travel" = passport, charger, adapter One tap to load — daily prep becomes instant. 【Checklist】 The memo on the completion notification works as an actual checklist. Tap to check items off, see at a glance what's done and what's left. 【Reliable Background Operation】 Even when the app is closed or your screen is off, the timer keeps running accurately. Local notifications ensure delivery regardless of network conditions. 【Session Persistence】 Even if you quit the app, your timer state is saved. Resume right where you left off after restart. ◆ Perfect for · Morning departures → "transit card, lunch, umbrella" · Commute / school → "transit pass, textbooks, lunchbox" · Train stop reminder → "3 min before stop: grab bag from rack" · Medication reminder → "blood pressure pill, vitamins" · Break-end → "review next meeting deck" · Laundry timer → "take it in, fold it" · Cooking timer → "stop simmer, remove lid" · Exam / test prep → "ID, pens, lunch" · Travel / business trip → "passport, charger, adapter" ◆ Why Motteke over the built-in Timer The iPhone's built-in Timer only tells you "time's up." It doesn't remember what the timer was for. Motteke is different. Pair a timer with a memo of what to bring or what to do, and the completion notification becomes a checklist. No more relying on memory. ◆ Made for · People who forget things often · Anyone whose mornings are chaotic · Train commuters who leave bags on the rack · Anyone who needs medication reminders · Professionals who can't afford to forget for meetings or trips · Parents juggling their kids' daily checklists · Travelers who want a packing checklist · Anyone looking for a simple, focused reminder app Motteke. So you never forget again. "Take it with you!" — a small assist for your daily prep.
Rogbot
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Rogbot is a private AI assistant powered entirely by Apple Intelligence — Apple's own on-device language model. Everything runs on your iPhone. No internet connection required. No account. No subscription. No data ever leaves your device. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Most AI assistants send your conversations to remote servers. Rogbot never does. It is designed for anyone who needs to think with AI without compromising confidentiality — lawyers reviewing case notes, doctors thinking through a problem, journalists protecting sources, or anyone who simply values their privacy. WORKS OFFLINE, ALWAYS Rogbot works on a plane, in a meeting room, or anywhere without a signal. Because all processing happens on your device, there is no server to go down and no API limit to hit. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Chat freely on any topic • Proofread and improve your writing • Summarise long text into key points • Have complex ideas explained in plain language • Rewrite content for clarity and conciseness NO ACCOUNT. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Download and it's yours. No in-app purchases. No sign-in. Your conversations are stored on your device and are never uploaded anywhere. REQUIRES APPLE INTELLIGENCE Rogbot uses Apple Intelligence, which requires the model to be enabled in Settings → Apple Intelligence & Siri. Compatible devices: iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, all iPhone 16 models, and iPad or Mac with Apple Silicon. AI DISCLOSURE All responses are generated by Apple's on-device AI model via the FoundationModels framework. Responses may be incomplete or declined for certain topics. Do not rely on Rogbot for medical, legal, or financial decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Rogbot at none against Motteke's shown. Motteke's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Motteke ships an update every 4 days, Rogbot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Motteke | Rogbot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | baba shunsuke | ROGER DUBAR |
In-app purchases
Motteke
No in-app purchases
Rogbot
No in-app purchases









