Comparison

BugMe vs Crumple

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

Crumple

Features
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You don't need another planner. You need fewer decisions. Crumple was built for the brain that freezes when the to-do list hits double digits. If you know task paralysis, executive dysfunction, or the guilt spiral of 47 unfinished tasks — this is the app that finally gets out of your way. ONE STICKY NOTE. ONE TASK. THAT'S IT. No boards. No categories. No color-coded priority matrix. Just a single bright sticker on a dark background. Brain dump what's on your mind — by voice or keyboard — and Crumple shows you one task at a time. Done? Drag the sticker to the corner and watch it crumple with a satisfying paper-crush sound and haptic pop. That tiny moment of destruction is your reward. WHY IT WORKS Traditional planners assume you can prioritize, organize, and execute in sequence. ADHD brains don't work that way. Crumple skips the planning and goes straight to doing: • Brain dump everything — get it out of your head, fast • See only ONE task — no overwhelm, no choice paralysis • Crumple it when done — instant dopamine hit • Voice input — talk instead of type when your brain moves faster than your thumbs • Home screen widget — your current task, always visible • No setup, no tutorials — open the app and go THE PLANNER YOU'LL ACTUALLY USE Most productivity apps are designed for people who are already productive. Crumple is for the rest of us — the ones who download a planner, set it up beautifully, and never open it again. One thing done is better than ten things planned.

Screenshots

BugMe4 screens
Crumple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Crumple at every 9 days against BugMe's every 6 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. BugMe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Crumple sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BugMe ships an update every 6 weeks, Crumple every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BugMe versus Crumple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBugMeCrumple
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPileUp Digital LLCDenis Makarovskiy

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BugMe

Subscriptions2
  • BugMe Pro3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • BugMe Pro Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

Crumple

One-time2
  • Crumple Premium$9.99
  • Crumple Premium Family$24.99

Questions

Is BugMe free?
BugMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crumple free?
Crumple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BugMe or Crumple have ads?
Neither BugMe nor Crumple shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BugMe or Crumple?
BugMe ships an update every 6 weeks, and Crumple every 9 days. Most recently, BugMe was updated on October 12, 2026 and Crumple on October 17, 2026.

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