Reminders reviews: complaints, praise and verdict
Apple
Data as of October 20, 2026. Review analysis of 100 reviews generated October 20, 2026.
By the numbers (App Vulture estimates, data as of October 20, 2026)
Estimates come from App Vulture's chart-rank model, confidence medium; see how the estimate works.
Analysis Summary
The Reminders app is highly praised for its organizational features and integration with Apple services, but users report significant issues with syncing, alarm notifications, and bugs. While the app is free and generally well-received, critical bugs and inconsistent performance are leading to user churn.
Rating Distribution
Pain Points
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syncing
· 10.0% of reviews
Issues with reminders not syncing across devices
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alarm_notifications
· 3.0% of reviews
Problems with reminder alarms not working
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bugs
· 5.0% of reviews
General bugs affecting app functionality
Praised Features
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organization
· 25.0% of reviews
Features that help organize reminders
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integration
· 17.0% of reviews
Integration with other Apple services
Feature Requests
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template_customization
Customization of templates
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alarm_notifications
· 5.0% of reviews
Improvements to alarm notifications
Bug Reports
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freezing
App freezing issues
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syncing
· 7.0% of reviews
Syncing issues across devices
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alarm_notifications
· 3.0% of reviews
Alarm notifications not working
Competitive Position
The app holds a strong position in the productivity category due to its integration with Apple services and user-friendly interface, though it faces competition from other reminder apps.
Frequently asked questions about Reminders
What do Reminders users complain about most?
The most common complaint in Reminders reviews is syncing (10% of reviews), followed by bugs (5% of reviews) and alarm_notifications (3% of reviews). Issues with reminders not syncing across devices.
What do users like about Reminders?
Users praise Reminders most for organization (25% of reviews), then integration (17% of reviews). Features that help organize reminders.
Is Reminders worth it?
Yes for most users: Reminders holds a 4.8 rating from 1,044,892 ratings. The Reminders app is highly praised for its organizational features and integration with Apple services, but users report significant issues with syncing, alarm notifications, and bugs. While the app is free and generally well-received, critical bugs and inconsistent performance are leading to user churn. Reviews describe pricing as positive. The main reason users leave is bugs.
How many monthly downloads does Reminders have?
Reminders gets about 3.1M downloads per month, according to App Vulture's chart-rank estimate (medium confidence, data as of October 20, 2026).
