Remind Me Faster vs Pulse Focus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Remind Me Faster | Pulse Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (457 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 457 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nick Leith | Dhanish 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
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- Integrate with Calendar
- Add Apple Watch app
- Customizable quick buttons
Pulse Focus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Remind Me Faster
- 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
Pulse Focus
No in-app purchases









