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24 alternatives to InstaRemind

Quickly create Apple Reminders

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. InstaRemind launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Remind Me Faster▲231

   Quick-entry for Apple reminders

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Later Mac Reminders▲137

   Create quick reminders with presets

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Later for iOS▲126

   Set reminders quickly using presets

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   DeskMinder▲623

   Create quick desktop reminders with just one click

   2025 · deskminder.appps.od.ua · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Remind Me Faster▲102

   A quicker way to add Reminders on iOS

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Hints▲492

   Valuable info is quickly captured and self-organized

   2022 · hints.so · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Reminder▲293

   A better reminders app

   2018 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Reminder 2.0▲300

   A better way to keep track of your reminders 📝

   2018 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   One Thing▲138

   Put a single task or goal in your Mac's menu bar

   2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Side Reminder▲78

    Access Apple Reminders from your screen edge instanly

    Apr 2026 · sidereminder.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Gestimer▲313

    Lovely Mac menu bar app to create reminders w/ drag & drop

    2015 · maddin.io · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Mom Clock▲742

    Hi HN, I’ve tried dozens of reminder and habit apps over the years. They’re all polite. Gentle. Easy to ignore. So I built something intentionally different. Mom Clock is a reminder app that behaves more like a strict parent than a productivity coach: – no snoozing – no “later” – optional app blocking using Screen Time APIs The idea came from my own behavior: I don’t need motivation — I need enforcement. This is not for everyone. Some people hate it. Some people love it. I’m genuinely curious where HN stands on this tradeoff: comfort vs. effectiveness. Happy to answer questions about: –…

    Jan 2026 · momclock.com · its alternatives →

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    RemindMe▲219

    Get notified of your tasks and keep track of what's next

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Deadlines▲128

    Reminders app with a progress bar

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Soon▲107

    A simplistic app to quickly add post-it like reminders.

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Instant for Mac▲132

    A menu bar app to track the daily time spent on your Mac

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Remind Me At▲100

    Supercharge the way you set reminders on your iOS devices

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Three.do▲264

    Add reminders in 3 seconds or less 🔔⚡

    2018 · its alternatives →

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    Day One 3.0 for Mac▲190

    A simple journaling app for mac

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Stand App▲263

    A simple Mac app to make standing a habit

    2015 · getstandapp.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    In Your Face▲87

    Never be late to your meetings again!

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Only Reminder▲71

    Reminder app that only reminds you what you need to do

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Recall▲133

    Create reminders in seconds

    2017 · recallapp.info · its alternatives →

24. 24
    2 Minute Habits▲189

    Productivity app helps overcome procrastination in 2 minutes

    2019 · bloomylab.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →