# Later vs Remind Me

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Later at none against Remind Me's 2. Later also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Remind Me's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 16) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remind Me sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Later asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remind Me holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remind Me has 2.5K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Later's written reviews are positive against 66% of Remind Me's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Later ships an update every 3 months, Remind Me every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Later | Remind Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/later-create-quick-reminders/id814890797/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remind-me-todo-reminder/id1232651315/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Regular SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/885010165) | [Yuma Ikeda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232651314) |

## What reviewers say

### Later

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/later-create-quick-reminders/id814890797)

Quickly set reminders using natural language phrases like "this evening" or "next week." This app prioritizes speed and simplicity, allowing users to create reminders in just a few taps without complex interfaces or sign-up processes.

**Highlights:** Natural language scheduling, Predefined time presets, Share extension, Today's widget, Recurring reminders, Cross-device sync (with Mac app)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward interface
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- ✨ Elegant and efficient design
- 💡 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🎯 Focused on core functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🤔 Confusing time/date logic
- ❓ Lacks essential features (search, recurring)
- 🐛 Frequent crashes reported
- ❌ No dark mode

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing between devices is hit and miss
- App crashes frequently
- Reminders set never rang or alerted
- Lost all notes after a recent update
- Notifications sometimes work, sometimes don't

**Requested features**

- Search function
- Recurring reminders
- Dark mode
- Location-based reminders
- Safari extension/share sheet support


### Remind Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remind-me-todo-reminder/id1232651315)

This app helps you remember important tasks and appointments by setting customizable notifications. It functions like a digital assistant, sending timely alerts for scheduled events, or can be used as a simple to-do list without specific reminders.

**Highlights:** Set reminders for tasks and appointments, Customizable notification dates and times, Minimalist user interface, Use as a shopping list, Use as a general to-do list

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy style Dark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for staying organized
- 🤩 Great for daily reminders and to-do lists
- 💻 Works well on mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Paid feature for dark mode
- 📤 Limited notification options
- 🔍 Difficulty renaming lists

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard disappearing when trying to add reminders
- Reminders not triggering notifications as expected
- Issues with long notes/details sections

**Requested features**

- Ability to set monthly and yearly recurring reminders
- Option to view completed tasks
- Customizable notification settings
- List renaming functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Later free?

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

### Is Remind Me free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Later or Remind Me?

Remind Me is rated higher. Later averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Remind Me averages 4.5 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Later or Remind Me have ads?

Neither Later nor Remind Me shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Later or Remind Me?

Later ships an update every 3 months, and Remind Me every 2 months. Most recently, Later was updated on November 1, 2026 and Remind Me on November 2, 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.*