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Nudge compared with 5 alternatives: Due, Apple Reminders, Recurrence, Aida Reminder and Reminder Notifications.

Nudge has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (US App Store). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
NudgeThis toolFree plan · from $1.99/moYesmacOS, iOS
DueFrom $7.99 one-timeNomacOS, iOS
Apple RemindersFreeFreeWeb, macOS, iOS
RecurrenceFree plan · from $7.99/yrYesmacOS, iOS
Aida ReminderFree plan · from $2.99 one-timeYesiOS
Reminder NotificationsFree plan · from $0.99YesiOS

How each one differs from Nudge

  1. 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. Nudge starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Nudge has a free plan. Due does not.
    • Due can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Due also covers natural-language input and menu bar app.
    • Nudge also covers habit tracking.

    Suits: People who dismiss a notification and then forget the task

    Due vs NudgeDue pricing and details

  2. Apple Reminders

    Apple's free to-do app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch

    • Apple Reminders is free. Nudge starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
    • Apple Reminders also covers templates, natural-language input and kanban boards.
    • Nudge also covers habit tracking.

    Suits: People who use only Apple devices

    Apple Reminders vs NudgeApple Reminders pricing and details

  3. Recurrence

    Repeating-task tracker for iPhone, iPad and Mac with history

    • Recurrence starts at $7.99 per year. Nudge starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Recurrence can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Chores, bills and renewals that come around on a schedule

    Recurrence vs NudgeRecurrence pricing and details

  4. Aida Reminder

    Recurring reminders and alarms with voice or music for iPhone

    • Aida Reminder starts at $2.99 one-time purchase. Nudge starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Only Nudge lists a macOS app.
    • Aida Reminder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Aida Reminder also covers calendar.
    • Nudge also covers habit tracking.

    Suits: Reminders that repeat on unusual schedules

    Aida Reminder vs NudgeAida Reminder pricing and details

  5. Reminder Notifications

    Recurring reminders by quiet notification for iPhone and iPad

    • Reminder Notifications starts at $0.99 in-app purchase for Reminder Notification Pro (US App Store; basis not shown). Nudge starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Only Nudge lists a macOS app.
    • Reminder Notifications can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Nudge also covers habit tracking.

    Suits: Recurring reminders for medication, bills and birthdays

    Reminder Notifications vs NudgeReminder Notifications pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Nudge

  • Apple devices only: the App Store lists iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision, with no Android, Windows or web version.
  • The free version shows ads, and syncing nudges between devices through iCloud needs the Pro subscription.
  • Nudges are set by time and day of the week; the vendor says the app is not meant to replace a calendar for meetings and appointments.
  • The release notes say iOS holds at most 64 pending reminders for the app; it now warns when a schedule outgrows that limit.
Nudge pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Nudge?

The alternatives to Nudge in this directory are Due, Apple Reminders, Recurrence, Aida Reminder and Reminder Notifications. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Nudge.

Is there a free alternative to Nudge?

Yes. Apple Reminders is free to use. Recurrence, Aida Reminder and Reminder Notifications have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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