Apple Reminders

The free task app built into iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch, synced through iCloud.

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About Apple Reminders

Reminders comes with every Apple device and has grown from a basic checklist into a capable personal task manager. It supports subtasks, tags, flags, dates, times and location-based alerts, smart lists that filter by tags or dates, sections inside lists, and a column (board) view. Grocery lists sort items into categories automatically, lists can be shared with other iCloud users, and tasks in shared lists can be assigned to people. Siri, widgets and the Calendar app can create reminders, and newer versions add Apple Intelligence features. Everything syncs through iCloud at no extra cost. The catch is the ecosystem: there is no Windows or Android app (only limited access through iCloud.com in a browser), no natural-language parsing as good as dedicated apps, and no projects with deadlines or review workflows. For many Apple users it is enough, and apps like GoodTask build extra views on top of the same data.

Best for: Apple users who want a free task list that works with Siri and shared family lists.

What works

Free and preinstalled on Apple devices
Shared lists with task assignment
Automatic grocery categories and smart lists

Why people leave

No Windows or Android apps
Only basic browser access through iCloud.com
No project planning or review features

Top Apple Reminders alternatives

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1
GoodTask
Uses your existing Reminders data and adds calendar views, smart lists and quick actions.
66.5
2
Things
More structured projects and daily planning, still Apple-only, for a one-time price.
62.6
3
Due
Persistent nagging reminders that keep alerting until you act, for people who miss notifications.
59.6
4
Todoist
Works on Windows and Android too, useful when your household or team isn't all on Apple.
57.2
5
OmniFocus
A full GTD system for Apple devices when Reminders feels too basic.
55.3

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Apple Reminders: common questions

Is Apple Reminders free?

Yes, Apple Reminders is free to use.

Is Apple Reminders open source?

No, Apple Reminders is not open source.

What platforms does Apple Reminders run on?

Apple Reminders is available for macOS and iOS.

What are the best alternatives to Apple Reminders?

The highest-ranked Apple Reminders alternatives right now are GoodTask, Things and Due. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Apple Reminders facts

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Grocery lists: Items placed in categories automatically; Checked Oct 25, 2026support.apple.com(opens source in a new tab); “Create a grocery list with items automatically placed in categories to make shopping easier.”
Subtasks: Yes; Checked Oct 25, 2026support.apple.com(opens source in a new tab); “How to view reminders in columns Go deeper with subtasks Use subtasks when you want to add more details to a reminder.”
Views: Lists, columns, smart lists, pinned lists; Checked Oct 25, 2026support.apple.com(opens source in a new tab); “How to create a grocery list Change the view Choose a view—lists or columns, smart lists, and pinned lists—it’s up to you.”