Comparison

Hiya vs Remime

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

Head to head
About

Hiya

Identify unknown callers and block unwanted calls with AI-powered protection. Screen calls before answering, look up suspicious numbers, and receive alerts for AI-generated voices or risky requests. Enhance your phone's security and reduce spam.

Highlights
  • Caller ID for incoming calls
  • Automatic blocking of reported spam numbers
  • Search unknown numbers for spam/unwanted status
  • Call screening with AI voice detection
  • Call safety alerts for risky requests
  • Report and review suspicious numbers
Features
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Know who's calling. Block unwanted calls. Screen the rest. CALLER ID & CALL BLOCKING See who's calling before you answer. Hiya shows caller names and call context for incoming calls and automatically blocks numbers reported as unwanted, using Hiya's phone number reputation data. LOOK UP UNKNOWN NUMBERS Search any number to see who called and whether it has been reported as spam or unwanted by other users. CALL SCREENER * Turn on Call Screener and set up call forwarding, and unknown calls are answered by Hiya on your behalf. Hiya asks the caller why they're calling, so you can decide whether to pick up. Call forwarding is set up through your carrier, and the steps are guided in the app. AI VOICE DETECTION & CALL SAFETY ALERTS * For calls handled by Call Screener, Hiya's servers can analyze the call and flag signs of an AI-generated voice or risky requests. You'll see the alert in the app. REPORT & REVIEW Report numbers you don't trust and see your recent call activity in one place. Requirements and availability: - Caller ID and call blocking require enabling Hiya in iPhone Settings > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification. - Call Screener, AI Voice Detection, and Call Safety Alerts require call forwarding to be enabled with your carrier. They are available only in the United States and Canada, in English and French, Spanish and may not be supported by all carriers or plans. - Feature availability may vary by device, operating system, carrier, and plan. - Detection is designed to help identify risk but cannot identify every unwanted or suspicious call. * = U.S. and Canada only. English, French, and Spanish only. Terms of Service: https://www.hiya.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://hiya.com/hiya-data-policy

About

Remime

Features
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Remime - Your assistant for the relationships that matter In today’s fast-paced life, it’s easy to lose touch with the people who matter. A childhood friend, a distant relative, that coworker you used to get along with so well… Remime is designed to help you stay connected with the people who truly matter. HOW IT WORKS Add the contacts you want to keep in touch with, by importing them from your address book or adding them manually. Every time you call, send a WhatsApp message, interact on social media, or meet in person, tap “We Talked!” and Remime will start a timer. When it’s time to reach out again, the app reminds you with intuitive colors: Green - all good Orange - coming up Red - time to call After installation, a one-time welcome page allows you to enter a promoter code if someone suggested the app to you. This code may be shared with the app provider, together with limited non-sensitive data, to help ensure anti-fraud measures. MAIN FEATURES Smart timers Set a default interval (e.g. every week) or customize it for each contact. Your mom every 3 days, your friend in Australia once a month. Recurring important dates Add annual dates for each contact, such as birthdays, anniversaries, or any meaningful occasion you don’t want to forget. Import or add contacts Import from your address book or add contacts manually in seconds. Quick actions Call or open WhatsApp directly from the contact screen. Star system Each contact earns one star every 10 interactions. A simple way to visualize how consistently you stay in touch. Full history See when and how you interacted with each person. Search and filters Quickly find contacts and sort them by urgency or name. Custom notifications Choose the exact time (hour and minute) for your daily reminder. Decide whether to receive notifications every day or only when at least one contact is due. WHY REMIME Staying in touch doesn’t take much time, but it’s easy to forget. Remime helps you remember the people that matter, without telling you what to say or how to do it. No complex algorithms. No intrusive social features. Just a simple tool for your relationships. PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays yours. No third-party sharing. No ads. Just an app that does exactly what it promises. Download Remime today and rediscover the value of staying in touch.

Screenshots

Hiya4 screens
Remime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hiya at Free against Remime's $1.99. Hiya also leads on chart position (#133 vs unranked). Remime's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). 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

Hiya is free to download; Remime costs $1.99 up front. Hiya sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Remime asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hiya ships an update weekly, Remime every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Hiya versus Remime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiyaRemime
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (238K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings238K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#133 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiyaALESSIO MUGNAIONI

Bugs and requests

Hiya

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Settings reset unexpectedly
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Inability to block certain numbers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic spam blocking without user intervention
  • Ability to block entire area codes
  • Integration with phone's native call blocking
  • Spam protection for text messages

Remime

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Hiya

Subscriptions9
  • Lookup Plan - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Hiya Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Hiya Premium - Monthly2 variants$3.991 Month
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  • Hiya Premium - Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Hiya Premium - Quarterly7 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • Hiya Premium - Quarterly$9.993 Months
  • Hiya Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Hiya Premium - Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Hiya Premium - Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Remime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hiya free?
Hiya is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remime free?
Remime costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hiya or Remime have ads?
Neither Hiya nor Remime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hiya or Remime?
Hiya ships an update weekly, and Remime every 2 days. Most recently, Hiya was updated on November 6, 2026 and Remime on October 31, 2026.

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