Reminders and countdowns for events and birthdays. If it is not working for you, here are 6 apps that do the same job, closest match first.
Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reminder & Countdown (the app you have) | Free | Apple | - |
| Apple Reminders | Free with every Apple device | Apple | you need it on Mac |
| GoodTask | iOS about $20 to unlock | Apple | you need it on Mac |
| Remind | Free | iPhone, Android | you need it on Android |
| Celebrate hip | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| Birthday Reminder & Countdown | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
Built-in reminders with shared lists, groceries and Siri.
Pick it if you need it on Mac, you want something simpler and you are sharing it with family.
A more powerful front end for Apple Reminders and Calendar.
Pick it if you need it on Mac, you would rather not pay a subscription and you want more power-user features.
School messaging between teachers, students and parents.
Pick it if you need it on Android.
Reminders for birthdays and anniversaries.
Reminders and timers that keep nagging until you deal with them.
Keeps track of birthdays and counts down to them.
We matched these apps to Reminder & Countdown 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.