Comparison

Later vs Reminders 3

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

Head to head
About

Later

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
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Later lets you schedule reminders in natural way by choosing times like this evening, tomorrow morning or next week. Download Later for Mac to sync your reminders and even add reminders that appear when you're back on your Mac. “On-the-go users don’t want to fill out sign-up forms, watch tutorials or face a steep learning curve just to use what should be a basic utility. Later gets that, by taking you right to the experience. It takes only a few seconds to get going. In fact, the download of the app itself takes longer than creating your first reminder.” -Tech Crunch “Later sets out to do one thing really well. There are almost no buttons or settings to get lost in. It's just a few taps and you're done. The UI is clean and simple.” -Arctic Startup 5-stars by chrisgscott: "This is exactly what I needed. No feature bloat, no bells and whistles, just one tap to set a "don't forget to do this" then one more tap to choose when to be reminded. No more late night emails to myself! Thank you, it's already earned a spot in the tray on my iPhone." Key benefits: - Predefined presets saves time (you can change these in settings) - 3x faster to schedule a reminder than iCal - Share extension - Today's widget - Recurring reminders If you send an email to yourself whenever you want to schedule a reminder or find that other reminder apps just have too many options to add a simple reminder, Later app will be ideal for you. It is dramatically simpler reminder's app that has the perfect amount of features. We love your feedback! Send it to us at support@laterapp.co. You can also do this from app's Settings. Learn more and see FAQ on www.laterapp.co. * Later for iOS works great with our Mac app. Sync all of your reminders seamlessly on all your devices.

About

Reminders 3

This app ensures you never miss important tasks or appointments. It offers persistent notifications, customizable snooze options, and photo-based reminders to keep you on track. Share tasks with others and sync across devices for seamless organization.

Highlights
  • Persistent recurring reminders
  • Customizable snooze up to 30 times
  • Photo-based notifications
  • AI camera for quick reminders
  • Home screen widget support
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • Task sharing with others
Features
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Most reminder apps ping you once — then you swipe it away and forget. Reminders 3 keeps nudging you until the job is actually done. Set it once. It snoozes, repeats, and keeps overdue tasks pinned to the top until you check them off. PERFECT FOR → Meds, vitamins, and watering the plants → Bills, paperwork, and deadlines → Taking out the trash and weekly chores → Packing lists and morning routines → Grocery lists shared with your family ———————————————————— FEATURES ———————————————————— Snooze Until Done Repeats every 1 minute to 12 hours, up to 30 times. It stops when you mark it done — not before. One-Tap Postpone from the Notification Push it back +15 min, +1 hour, or +1 day right from the alert. No need to open the app. Overdue Stays on Top Missed something? It stays pinned at the top of your list until you finish it. Flexible Repeats Daily, weekdays, every 3 days, every Monday and Friday, the 2nd Tuesday or last Friday of the month — any schedule you need. Checklists Add a checklist to any reminder. Checks can reset automatically each time it repeats — great for packing lists and daily routines. Widgets & Apple Watch See what's next and what's left on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Apple Watch complications included. Shared Lists Share grocery lists, chores, or team tasks. Invite by email or QR code — everyone gets the reminders. Photo Reminders & AI Camera Attach a photo so you know exactly what to do. The AI camera recognizes what you shoot, so there's less to type. Calendar View See every reminder color-coded on one calendar. Sync Across Devices Keep your reminders in sync on iPhone and iPad. Refined Design A clean new look with Dark Mode and alternate app icons. ———————————————————— FREE vs PREMIUM ———————————————————— Free - Up to 15 snoozes per reminder - Sync 2 devices - 3 shared lists - 2 reminders with checklists Premium - Unlimited reminders & checklists - Up to 30 snoozes, with minute-level intervals - Sync up to 10 devices - Unlimited shared lists - Large widget - No ads ———————————————————— - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://ankercast.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://ankercast.com/terms

Screenshots

Later4 screens
Reminders 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Later at none against Reminders 3's 1. Later also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Reminders 3's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Reminders 3 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Later asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Later against 4.3 for Reminders 3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 26 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Later's written reviews are positive against 61% of Reminders 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Later ships an update every 3 months, Reminders 3 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Later versus Reminders 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaterReminders 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (18 ratings)4.3 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better61.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1826 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB279 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRegular SIAAnkercast

Customer experience

Later

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative12.7%

Reminders 3

All ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative29.8%

Bugs and requests

Later

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • App crashes upon saving information

Requested features

20 requests
  • Search function
  • Recurring reminders
  • Dark mode
  • Location-based reminders
  • Safari extension/share sheet support
Show 15 more
  • Add notes to reminders
  • "Done" button for easier dismissal
  • Ability to add select groups of others
  • Share sheet support (URL, String, App Store page)
  • Attachment support
  • Web addresses hyperlinked
  • Widget support
  • Priority option for tasks
  • Keyboard shortcut on Mac
  • Voice recognition
  • Apple Watch companion with complications
  • Launchable by launcher app (Today screen integration)
  • Choose multiple times at once
  • Specific sounds for reminders
  • Better intro and in-app instructions

Reminders 3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Later

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Reminders 3

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Later free?
Later is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reminders 3 free?
Reminders 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Later or Reminders 3?
Reminders 3 is rated higher. Later averages 4.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Reminders 3 averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.
Do Later or Reminders 3 have ads?
Neither Later nor Reminders 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Later or Reminders 3?
Later ships an update every 3 months, and Reminders 3 fortnightly. Most recently, Later was updated on October 13, 2026 and Reminders 3 on October 17, 2026.

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