# Unforgetful vs Linger

The clearest difference is monetization model: Linger at freemium against Unforgetful's subscription. Linger also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Unforgetful's advantage is ratings volume (257 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unforgetful sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and Linger sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Linger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unforgetful has 257 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Unforgetful's written reviews are positive against 100% of Linger's.

Unforgetful ships an update weekly, Linger every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unforgetful | Linger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unforgetful-never-lose-a-task/id6785630295/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linger-lock-screen-reminders/id6804838276/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **257** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 17 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | **26.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Overcast Radio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/888422860) | [Neel Chary](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775314038) |

## What reviewers say

### Unforgetful

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unforgetful-never-lose-a-task/id6785630295)

This app provides persistent task reminders designed for individuals who struggle with procrastination or forgetfulness. It offers a judgment-free approach, allowing users to snooze or defer tasks without penalty, ensuring they are always prompted until completion. Data is kept private and local, with no account sign-ups required.

**Highlights:** Periodic task notifications until completion, Snooze and defer without penalty, No overdue tasks, Works with existing Reminders data, No logins or accounts required, Local and iCloud data storage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unforgetful Annual | $19.99 | per year |


### Linger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linger-lock-screen-reminders/id6804838276)

This app places reminders directly on your lock screen, ensuring they remain visible until completed. It uses natural language processing to understand scheduling and allows for quick completion with a simple swipe. Track your progress with visual streaks and archive past reminders.

**Highlights:** Persistent lock screen reminder cards, Natural language reminder scheduling, One-gesture completion, Habit streak tracking, Reminder archiving, Home screen widget, Customizable colors and dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linger Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Linger Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Linger Plus Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unforgetful free?

Unforgetful is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Linger free?

Linger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Unforgetful or Linger?

Linger is rated higher. Unforgetful averages 4.7 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while Linger averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Unforgetful or Linger have ads?

Neither Unforgetful nor Linger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unforgetful or Linger?

Unforgetful ships an update weekly, and Linger every 2 days. Most recently, Unforgetful was updated on November 11, 2026 and Linger 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.*