Due - Reminders & Timers 4+

Best Timer on iOS

tl;wr: Buy the app, get the in app purchase-- it really is that awesome. I know what you're probably thinking: "Why do I need a timer app when there's already a app included on my phone that does this?" Two words: Auto Snooze. This feature allows you to be notified when a task, reminder, or timer is due and gently nudge every so often until the task is marked complete or the time is reset. Let's say you're like me a need a reminder to stop playing video games and get back to work. I set a timer for 30minutes and an Auto Snooze of 1 minute. When my timer is up at 30 minutes, I get notified. When I don't clear the alert, I get notified at 31 min, 32 min, 33 min, and so on. This allows me to finish a level or get to a stopping point while not leaving the door open for me to play another three hours. Due is also a place for reminders and tasks that need to be completed. The "date and time picking" interface is great and easy to use. While I personally don't use this feature as much, when I have used it, it has been quick and painless. Seriously, if you ever need to set a timer or remind yourself of something AND you need a little bit of nagging to get it done, this app is the one you want. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

So far so good!

I’ve only been using this app for three days. But the past three days have been the most productive in months. I love the gentle alarms and the ability to have them remind me as often as I choose; without being overwhelmingly annoying. I’ve tried to create similar schedules/lists on my own in the past, but I’m usually instantly irritated by the alarm which hinders my desire to complete the task. Even when I’m doing nothing, I can’t stand interruptions, and this app provides such subtle, yet insistent reminders, it’s as if I want to please it, because it’s so “polite.” Seriously. I also really REALLY LOVE being able to pull the widget onto my home page, so I always know my next task at a glance. (I just discovered this was possible because of this app,) I’ve tried a few other apps in the past too, and this is the first one that I find myself responding to.
It’s uncomplicated; which eases set up, and thereby does not frustrate me into “trying again later” as is usually the case. I love everything about this app so far! Thank you!!

Developer Response ,

Thank you for taking time to leave a review. Happy to know that you find both the app and the widget useful. Having the widget on the home screen helps me to make sure that all my reminders are attended to before the end of the day.

Now with a yearly subscription 👎🏻

This is one of favorite apps of all time. I hate the thought of not using it. I refuse to be forced into a yearly subscription though and I don’t care if it is $4.99 or 0.99. I paid for the original app thinking that was it. Version 3 came out and I paid again to upgrade. Now we have widgets which truthfully I have been waiting for some time for. I updated due today and big surprise now they require a yearly subscription for widgets to work. I understand that time went into planning and development for this feature and I am WILLING TO PAY FOR IT, ONCE!! Saying that you will get all upgrades for the next year is not good enough, I’m still paying $4.99/year for features that I have no way of knowing whether I want or not until they arrive.

So unfortunately unless there is an option within the next few days for a one time in app purchase to unlock this feature I will find another to do app that will work with widgets and delete this one.

I swear I miss the days of paying for something and getting what you pay for. Now it’s subscription this and subscription that everywhere. I understand that everybody need to make a buck but I’m not looking to make an investment into a company. I just want to buy a dang product and have it work.