# CustomNotify vs Tag Keep

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tag Keep at 100% against CustomNotify's 50%. Tag Keep also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). CustomNotify's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tag Keep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of CustomNotify's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tag Keep's.

CustomNotify ships an update weekly, Tag Keep daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CustomNotify | Tag Keep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/customnotify-alert-scheduler/id6761061863/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-keep/id6802800669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CustomApps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780928838) | [Anurag Gawande](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844449393) |

## What reviewers say

### CustomNotify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/customnotify-alert-scheduler/id6761061863)

Design and schedule personalized alerts with custom titles, messages, icons, and sounds. Set one-time or recurring reminders, and use persistent notifications with action buttons for easy management. Works entirely offline for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Customizable notification design, Live lock screen preview, Template library, Natural language scheduling, Actionable notification buttons, Recurring and custom interval scheduling, Persistent and nagging alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tag Keep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-keep/id6802800669)

This app helps you save, organize, and find any information with a flexible tagging system. It supports notes, bookmarks, dates, reminders, and account details, with an option to protect sensitive items. An optional one-time purchase unlocks advanced features like iCloud sync and custom lists.

**Highlights:** Save notes, bookmarks, dates, and account info, Organize with custom tags, Set reminders and view in calendar, Create Smart Lists for related items, Protect sensitive items with Face ID/Touch ID, Attach photos to saved items, Powerful search functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CustomNotify free?

CustomNotify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tag Keep free?

Tag Keep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CustomNotify or Tag Keep?

Tag Keep is rated higher. CustomNotify averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tag Keep averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CustomNotify or Tag Keep have ads?

Neither CustomNotify nor Tag Keep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CustomNotify or Tag Keep?

CustomNotify ships an update weekly, and Tag Keep daily. Most recently, CustomNotify was updated on October 31, 2026 and Tag Keep on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*