Quick Takeaways
- Marco Arment launched Unforgetful, an app replacing Apple Reminders.
- It fixes snooze, dismissal issues, and repeats notifications until tasks complete.
- The app is simple, overlays existing reminders, and offers voice and widget features.
- Unforgetful costs $19.99/year, working on Mac and iOS without complex organization.
Unforgetful: A Fresh Take on Reminders for Procrastinators
Unforgetful is a new reminders app designed for people who struggle to stay on top of their tasks. Unlike Apple’s default Reminders, it targets those who hit snooze repeatedly or dismiss reminders too quickly. The app works smoothly with your existing Reminders database, but it improves on many common frustrations.
The creator, Marco Arment, built Unforgetful to address specific issues he faced with Apple’s Reminders. He finds the app’s look, organization, and snooze features lacking. For him, dismissing a reminder often meant losing the task. And forgetting to set a time often meant missing notifications altogether. His goal with Unforgetful is to make sure users cannot forget important tasks. Notifications keep repeating until users mark tasks as complete or delete them. The snooze feature escalates over time, giving more flexible options without overwhelming the user. The app stays simple, removing tags and multiple views. It emphasizes helping users stay on schedule without learning complicated new tools.
Unforgetful’s design suits those who need more persistent nudges. It integrates seamlessly with Apple Reminders, so users can keep using Siri and their existing tasks. Users turn off Apple’s notifications and rely on Unforgetful’s alerts instead. The app also adds voice reminders via an in-app microphone and offers widgets for Lock Screen and Control Center. It costs $19.99 annually and works across both Mac and iOS devices.
Some may see Unforgetful as overkill for casual reminders. But for busy individuals or those prone to ignoring alerts, it offers a practical solution to procrastination. It doesn’t replace the core Reminders app but enhances its functionality. The integration means users don’t need to export their data or learn a new system, making adoption easier. For people who find traditional reminders fail them, Unforgetful could prove to be a helpful tool to stay accountable.
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