Comparison

Gentle Reminders vs Mononote

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

Head to head
About

Gentle Reminders

Features
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Gentle Reminders helps you remember the small things that matter—without the pressure of a heavy productivity suite. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Add reminders in plain language from a simple field at the top of the screen. • See items grouped by time (for example Today and Earlier) so the list stays easy to scan. • Mark anything as Pending or Done with one tap—perfect for gentle check-ins. • Choose how often you want to be nudged: from minutes up to months. Open the bell control anytime to adjust your rhythm. • Get local notifications on your device when it’s time for the next reminder. (Grant notification permission when asked.) BUILT FOR CALM A warm green palette, readable type, and a straightforward layout keep the focus on your list—not on settings or accounts. PRIVACY & DATA Reminder text and preferences are stored locally on your device. There is no sign-in and no cloud account required to use the app. Questions or feedback? Use the support link in the listing.

About

Mononote

Capture your thoughts and reminders with a focus on simplicity. This app lets you jot down notes, to-dos, or motivational messages and keep them easily accessible. Pin your most important notes to your Home Screen or Lock Screen for constant visibility.

Highlights
  • Single note focus
  • Home Screen widget
  • Lock Screen Live Activity
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Note archiving and restoration
  • Intentional simplicity
Features
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Mononote helps you focus on one note at a time. Simply open the app and write down anything you want your future self to remember, whether it's a to-do, reminder, or motivational note. Keep it visible on your Home Screen with a widget, or start a Live Activity to pin it to your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island when it's something more urgent. The app is intentionally simple, showing only one active note at a time. Archive or delete it when you're done, and a new blank note is ready for whatever comes next. Archived notes can always be restored if you need them again. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gentle Reminders4 screens
Mononote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gentle Reminders at 15.1 against Mononote's 17.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gentle Reminders versus Mononote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGentle RemindersMononote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (367 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—95.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—367 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbisoye Oke-LawalTHE DIGITAL MINIMALIST PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Gentle Reminders

No in-app purchases

None

Mononote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gentle Reminders free?
Gentle Reminders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mononote free?
Mononote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gentle Reminders or Mononote have ads?
Neither Gentle Reminders nor Mononote shows ads.

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