Comparison

BugMe vs ShutTimer

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

Head to head
About

BugMe

This app provides persistent, escalating reminders designed to help users complete tasks. It features smart timing, quiet hours, and an AI breakdown for vague tasks, making it ideal for those with ADHD or anyone struggling with their to-do list.

Highlights
  • Escalating reminder tiers
  • Smart timing for notifications
  • AI task breakdown
  • Calendar and streak heatmap
  • Time blindness widget
  • Pick-For-Me mode
Features
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Most reminder apps ping you once and shrug. BugMe doesn't. BugMe is the persistent, escalating reminder app built for ADHD brains — and anyone whose to-do list keeps losing the fight. Notifications start gentle, then get progressively harder to ignore, so the thing actually gets done. Reasonable. Relentless. On your side. WHY IT WORKS • Escalating nudges — five tiers from a friendly tap to "okay we need to talk" • Smart timing — nudges land when you can act, not while you're asleep • Quiet hours — set your boundaries; BugMe respects them • AI breakdown — paste a vague task, get clear next steps • Calendar + 90-day heatmap to see your week and your streak • Mascots, themes, and a dashboard built to feel like a friend, not a manager BUILT FOR ADHD, USEFUL FOR EVERYONE • Time blindness widget so "later" stops being a black hole • Pick-For-Me mode for when you can't decide where to start • Streak tracking that celebrates progress without punishing slip-ups FREE FOREVER • Up to 5 reminders, push notifications, three escalation tiers, AI breakdown (limited) PRO — $7.99/MONTH • Unlimited reminders, all five tiers • Daily morning + evening digests • Random nudges, custom categories, themes • Priority support PRIVACY FIRST Your reminders are yours. No ads, no data sales, encryption for everything sensitive. Built by PileUp Digital. Questions or feedback? contact@trybugme.com SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS BugMe Pro is an auto-renewing subscription that unlocks all Pro features. - BugMe Pro (Monthly): $7.99 per month - BugMe Pro (Annual): $59.99 per year (equivalent to $5.00 per month) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://trybugme.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://trybugme.com/privacy

About

ShutTimer

Features
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Alarm off, done? ShutTimer is different. From "wake up" to "get moving" — one seamless flow. ■ How It Works 1. Alarm rings 2. Complete a mission to dismiss (Math, Dictation, Photo, Shake, Rapid Tap) 3. Your pre-set routine starts automatically the moment the mission ends ■ What Makes ShutTimer Unique ▸ Alarm → Mission → Routine Auto-Start The only app that links waking up to executing. No gap, no decision fatigue. ▸ 60-Minute Visual Timer Designed with ADHD and time blindness in mind. See time, feel time. ▸ Built by a Father for His ADHD Son Real-life design. Real-life results. No impulse can beat the system. ■ Who It's For ・You wake up but can't get moving ・Snooze button owns your mornings ・You want your morning routine on autopilot ・ADHD makes mornings a battle ShutTimer is NOT a sleep tracking app. It's for everything that happens after you open your eyes.

Screenshots

BugMe4 screens
ShutTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShutTimer at none against BugMe's 2. ShutTimer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). BugMe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. BugMe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. ShutTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BugMe ships an update every 6 weeks, ShutTimer weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BugMe versus ShutTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBugMeShutTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB156 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPileUp Digital LLCeunju lee

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BugMe

Subscriptions2
  • BugMe Pro3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • BugMe Pro Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

ShutTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BugMe free?
BugMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShutTimer free?
ShutTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BugMe or ShutTimer have ads?
ShutTimer shows ads; BugMe does not.
Which is updated more often, BugMe or ShutTimer?
BugMe ships an update every 6 weeks, and ShutTimer weekly. Most recently, BugMe was updated on October 31, 2026 and ShutTimer on October 31, 2026.

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