Apple Reminders alternatives · To-Do Lists
Alternatives to Apple Reminders with a one-time purchase
The Apple Reminders listing shows no one-time purchase. 35 of the 123 other to-do list apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Apple Reminders is free to use. 24 of them are free or have a free plan.
35 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Apple Reminders
- Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
Things 3
Personal task manager for Apple devices, sold as a one-time purchase
- Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately. Apple Reminders is free.
- Apple Reminders has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Things 3 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $19.99 one-time
GoodTask
Task manager built on top of Apple Reminders and Calendar
- GoodTask starts at $19.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; the Mac app is $39.99, sold separately. Apple Reminders is free.
- Apple Reminders has a free plan. GoodTask does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- GoodTask can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $2.99 one-time
Aida Reminder
Recurring reminders and alarms with voice or music for iPhone
- Aida Reminder starts at $2.99 one-time purchase. Apple Reminders is free.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a macOS app.
- Aida Reminder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
CheckYourList
Reusable checklists for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- CheckYourList starts at $3.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Apple Reminders is free.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a macOS app.
- CheckYourList can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- From $7.99 one-time
Due
Reminder app for Apple devices that nags until a task is done
- Due starts at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, sold separately. Apple Reminders is free.
- Apple Reminders has a free plan. Due does not.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Due can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Tasks
Task manager with custom workflows and boards for Apple devices
- Tasks starts at $3.99 per month, or $24.99 per year. Apple Reminders is free.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Tasks also covers site & app blocker and time tracking.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Task Flow
Task manager with list and board projects for Apple devices
- Task Flow starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Apple Reminders is free.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Task Flow can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Task Flow also covers Pomodoro timer.
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Finale To Do
Task manager and habit tracker for iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Finale To Do starts at $3.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Apple Reminders is free.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Finale To Do can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Finale To Do also covers notes, Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Doneit
Kanban task manager for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- Doneit starts at $3.99 per month, or $14.99 per year. Apple Reminders is free.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Doneit can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Doneit also covers Gantt & timelines.
- Free plan · from $9.99 one-time
2Do
Task manager for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android with no subscription
- 2Do starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad is $19.99 and Mac $49.99, sold separately. Apple Reminders is free.
- Only 2Do lists an Android app.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- 2Do can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $29/yr
Chaos Control
GTD-style goal and task organizer with an AI assistant
- Chaos Control starts at $29 per year for Premium, or $6.99 billed monthly. Apple Reminders is free.
- Only Chaos Control lists Windows and Android apps.
- Chaos Control can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Chaos Control also covers time tracking and habit tracking.
- Free plan · from $29.99 one-time
Brisqi
Offline-first personal kanban app with one-time licenses
- Brisqi starts at $29.99 one-time, for 1 desktop computer. Apple Reminders is free.
- Only Brisqi lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Brisqi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
23 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase
- Kan Do
- My Tasks
- Yata
- Priorities
- OmniFocus
- Everdo
- TaskPaper
- LifeUp
- Do!
- WaterDo
- HamsterBase Tasks
- Focus Matrix
- NoteCircle
- Tappsk
- To Do List - Reminders & Tasks
- COL Reminder
- Memento
- Recurrence
- Daily Checklist
- Taska
- Orderly
- Reminders: Todo List & Notes
- Reminder Notifications
Common questions
Is there an alternative to Apple Reminders that you buy once?
Yes. Things 3, GoodTask, Aida Reminder, CheckYourList, Due, Tasks, Task Flow, Finale To Do and 27 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy Apple Reminders once instead of subscribing?
The Apple Reminders listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these to-do list apps are free?
Aida Reminder, CheckYourList, Tasks, Task Flow, Finale To Do, Doneit, 2Do, Chaos Control and 16 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Apple Reminders: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.