# Linger vs Badger

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Badger at 17.0 against Linger's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Linger | Badger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linger-lock-screen-reminders/id6804838276/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neel Chary](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775314038) | [丽 江](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809180531) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Badger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badger-persistent-reminders/id6811818911)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Badger Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linger free?

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

### Is Badger free?

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

### Do Linger or Badger have ads?

Neither Linger nor Badger shows ads.

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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.*