Looking for an Apple Reminders Alternative?
Written By The Aftertone Team
Why people leave Apple Reminders
Apple Reminders works well for simple lists and location-based reminders. The ceiling is everything else -- no calendar view, no time blocking, no focus mode, and no way to see whether your week was actually productive.
Cancellation note
Apple Reminders is a free system app with no subscription to cancel.
What to look for in a Apple Reminders alternative
The right replacement depends on why Apple Reminders stopped working for you:
If you need better calendar integration. Look for a tool where tasks and calendar live in the same view — not two separate apps you have to manually sync.
If you need less manual overhead. Auto-scheduling (where the tool suggests a plan and you confirm it) cuts the time spent maintaining your system. Avoid tools that reschedule without your input.
If you need clearer output data. A weekly report that shows whether your protected time produced real work is more useful than a productivity score or a streak counter.
What Aftertone does differently
Aftertone is the step up from a reminders app. Tasks and calendar in one view, time blocking built in, a Focus Screen for execution, and a weekly report that shows how your time was actually spent.
How to get your data out of Apple Reminders
Step 1. Apple Reminders doesn't have a bulk export. Select all reminders in a list (Cmd+A on Mac), copy, and paste into Aftertone's Smart Capture.
Step 2. Repeat for each active list.
Apple Reminders is free — no need to delete it. Use Aftertone's 14-day trial alongside it.
How to set up Aftertone
2. Download Aftertone. Free 14-day trial at aftertone.io/get-started. No card required.
3. Connect Google Calendar. Your existing events pull in immediately. Your calendar and tasks are now in one view.
4. Plan your first week. Use Auto Plan to schedule your tasks. The weekly report will tell you at the end of the week whether it worked.
Full migration guide: aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool
Frequently asked questions
How do I cancel Apple Reminders?
Apple Reminders is a free system app with no subscription to cancel.
How do I export my data from Apple Reminders?
Most Apple Reminders data can be exported from Settings or as a CSV. Once exported, paste your task list into Aftertone's Smart Capture and it structures everything automatically. See aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool for a step-by-step guide.
Is there a free trial for Aftertone?
Yes. 14 days, no card required. Download at aftertone.io/get-started.
What does Aftertone do that Apple Reminders doesn't?
Aftertone is the step up from a reminders app. Tasks and calendar in one view, time blocking built in, a Focus Screen for execution, and a weekly report that shows how your time was actually spent.
Try Aftertone free -- 14 days, no card required
See the full comparison: Aftertone vs Apple Reminders (2026)
