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Reminders MenuBar alternatives
Reminders MenuBar compared with 5 alternatives: Apple Reminders, GoodTask, Due, Memento and Unforgetful.
Reminders MenuBar is free to use. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reminders MenuBarThis tool | Free | Free | macOS |
| Apple Reminders | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| GoodTask | Free trial · from $19.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Due | From $7.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS |
| Memento | From $5.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS |
| Unforgetful | Free trial · from $19.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from Reminders MenuBar
- Free
Apple Reminders
Apple's free to-do app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- Apple Reminders is free. Reminders MenuBar is free.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Only Apple Reminders lists an iOS app.
- Reminders MenuBar is open source, according to its own site.
- Apple Reminders also covers templates and kanban boards.
Suits: People who use only Apple devices
- 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. Reminders MenuBar is free.
- Reminders MenuBar has a free plan. GoodTask does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only GoodTask lists an iOS app.
- GoodTask can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Reminders MenuBar is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who keep tasks in Apple Reminders and want more ways to view them
- 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. Reminders MenuBar is free.
- Reminders MenuBar has a free plan. Due does not.
- Only Due lists an iOS app.
- Due can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Reminders MenuBar is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who dismiss a notification and then forget the task
- From $5.99 one-time
Memento
Alternative interface for Apple Reminders lists and alerts
- Memento starts at $5.99 one-time purchase. Reminders MenuBar is free.
- Reminders MenuBar has a free plan. Memento does not.
- Only Memento lists an iOS app.
- Memento can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Reminders MenuBar is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Apple Reminders users who want a different interface
- Free trial · from $19.99/yr
Unforgetful
Persistent to-do reminders built on Apple Reminders data
- Unforgetful starts at $19.99 per year. Reminders MenuBar is free.
- Reminders MenuBar has a free plan. Unforgetful does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Unforgetful lists an iOS app.
- Reminders MenuBar is open source, according to its own site.
- Reminders MenuBar also covers natural-language input and menu bar app.
Suits: People who dismiss a notification and then forget the task
Limits worth knowing in Reminders MenuBar
- macOS only, and it requires macOS Monterey 12 or later; there is no iPhone, iPad, Windows or web version.
- It is a front end to Apple Reminders, not a separate task store: it needs permission to access reminders and relies on Apple's own sync.
- The README lists Homebrew and a direct download from GitHub as the install routes and mentions no Mac App Store listing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Reminders MenuBar?
The alternatives to Reminders MenuBar in this directory are Apple Reminders, GoodTask, Due, Memento and Unforgetful. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Reminders MenuBar.
Is there a free alternative to Reminders MenuBar?
Yes. Apple Reminders is free to use.
Which Reminders MenuBar alternatives work on iOS?
The Reminders MenuBar listing does not include an iOS app. Apple Reminders, GoodTask, Due, Memento and Unforgetful list one.
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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