Comparison

Remind Me Faster vs Pulse Focus

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

Head to head
About

Remind Me Faster

This app streamlines adding tasks to your existing Apple Reminders. Quickly input reminders using natural language or one-tap presets for times, locations, and lists. It integrates with your Lock Screen, Control Center, and Share Sheet for instant access.

Highlights
  • Natural language input for reminders
  • One-tap presets for common alerts
  • Lock Screen and Control Center access
  • Quick-switch lists with gestures
  • Set reminder priority
  • Auto-complete for routine tasks
Features
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Quick-entry for Apple Reminders: Re­mind Me Faster gets tasks into Apple Reminders­ the moment they cross your mind.   Your most-used times, locations, and lists are available with a couple of taps. It’s also available on your Lock Screen, control center, and share sheet. There's no need to switch task managers; Remind Me Faster is a companion to the Re­mind­ers app that's already on your device. Re­mind­ers you add can be viewed in the built-in Re­mind­ers app. 9to5mac — "ultimate companion app for Apple Reminders" MacStories — Best app update 2024 runner-up Lifehacker — Favourite apps of 2022 • Use natural language to set times, locations, priority, or lists — e.g. “Reply to Mike tomorrow 10am”, “Check out the new album leaving work” • Set common time or location alerts with one-tap presets • Auto-complete for routine reminders • Quick-switch lists with gestures • Set priority — ! !! !!! • Lock Screen, Control Center, and Action Button launchers • Share sheet, Shortcuts, and URL scheme • Nudges to finish saving reminders Re­mind Me Faster is indie-made, without tracking or ads. Most functionality is free, with some extras avail­able as one-time purchases.

About

Pulse Focus

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Pulse Focus helps you stay aware of time through gentle haptic taps on your wrist. Each subtle notification creates a physical connection to time passing, helping you maintain awareness during moments of deep concentration. Ideal for: • People who experience hyper-focus states • Anyone who loses track of time during deep work • Students and professionals • Creative sessions • Coding and development work • Meditation practice Key Features: • Focus sessions from 1-50 minutes • Customizable pulse frequency • Save your favorite setups • Apple Watch complications • Clean, simple interface • Works in background • Option for stronger pulses Pulse Focus gives time a physical presence you can feel. It's a thoughtful approach to time awareness that helps you stay connected to the present moment without interrupting your flow state.

Screenshots

Remind Me Faster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Remind Me Faster at Free against Pulse Focus's $9.99. Remind Me Faster also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Pulse Focus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On ads and device support 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

Remind Me Faster is free to download; Pulse Focus costs $9.99 up front. Remind Me Faster sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Pulse Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remind Me Faster ships an update every 2 weeks, Pulse Focus every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remind Me Faster versus Pulse Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemind Me FasterPulse Focus
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.8 (457 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings457 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNick LeithDhanish Gajjar

Bugs and requests

Remind Me Faster

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on setting location
  • Natural language input not working properly

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add repeat reminders
  • Allow custom time intervals
  • Add tags/categories support
  • Sync settings across devices
  • Add URL handling
Show 3 more
  • Integrate with Calendar
  • Add Apple Watch app
  • Customizable quick buttons

Pulse Focus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Remind Me Faster

One-time9
  • App Icon SetFree
  • [Removed]Free
  • [Legacy] More Location Presets$0.99
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  • [Removed] Tip jar$0.99
  • [Removed] Tip jar$1.99
  • [Removed] Tip jar$3.99
  • Auto-Complete$5.99
  • Customise Time Controls$7.99
  • Natural Language Input$9.99
None

Pulse Focus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remind Me Faster free?
Remind Me Faster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulse Focus free?
Pulse Focus costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remind Me Faster or Pulse Focus have ads?
Neither Remind Me Faster nor Pulse Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remind Me Faster or Pulse Focus?
Remind Me Faster ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pulse Focus every 5 months. Most recently, Remind Me Faster was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pulse Focus on October 9, 2026.

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