# Later vs Reminders 3

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Later | Reminders 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/later-create-quick-reminders/id814890797/reviews) | **[4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminders-3-snooze-until-done/id1458814016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 61.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Regular SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/885010165) | [Ankercast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168905380) |

## 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


### Reminders 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminders-3-snooze-until-done/id1458814016)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*