2
Celebrate hip
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Reminders for birthdays and anniversaries.
Free planiPhone
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Reminders (the app you have) | Free with every Apple device | Apple | - |
| GoodTask | iOS about $20 to unlock | Apple | you would rather not pay a subscription |
| Celebrate hip | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| Reminder & Countdown | Free | Apple | you want a close match |
| Birthday Reminder & Countdown | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| Remind | Free | iPhone, Android | you need it on Android |
| Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
1
GoodTask
iOS about $20 to unlock; Mac about $40; 14-day trial on iOS
A more powerful front end for Apple Reminders and Calendar.
Pick it if you would rather not pay a subscription and you want more power-user features.
Pay onceiPhoneMac
3
Reminder & Countdown
Free
Reminders and countdowns for events and birthdays.
FreeiPhone
4
Birthday Reminder & Countdown
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Keeps track of birthdays and counts down to them.
Free planiPhone
5
Remind
Free
School messaging between teachers, students and parents.
Pick it if you need it on Android.
FreeiPhoneAndroid
6
Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Reminders and timers that keep nagging until you deal with them.
Free planiPhone
We matched these apps to Apple Reminders by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.