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24 alternatives to WakeMinder

Reminders that pop up the moment you lift your Mac’s lid

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   DeskMinder▲623

   Create quick desktop reminders with just one click

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

2. 2
   Mindr▲310

   A new and beautiful approach to subtle reminders

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Reminder▲293

   A better reminders app

   2018 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Snooze▲84

   Quick & automatic email reminders for Apple Mail

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   InstaRemind▲70

   Quickly create Apple Reminders

   2020 · instaremindapp.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Later Mac Reminders▲137

   Create quick reminders with presets

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Remind Me Faster▲231

   Quick-entry for Apple reminders

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Wakeout for Mac▲88

   Native Mac app that keeps you active, healthy and happy

   2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Wake N Shake Alarm Clock▲114

   Wake up with a jolt of energy ready to get shit done.

   2017 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Reminder 2.0▲300

    A better way to keep track of your reminders 📝

    2018 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Kiki for Mac▲303

    The accountability monster that keeps you focused on a task

    Jan 2026 · kiki.computer · its alternatives →

12. 12
    One Thing▲138

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

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Defer▲196

    One universal inbox for your tasks

    2024 · deferapp.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    RemindMe▲219

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

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    WakeMeHere▲164

    A location-based alarm clock for your iPhone

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    FocusNotch▲88

    Transform your productivity

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Waiting List▲131

    Create (and view) countdown timers in your Mac Menu Bar

    2017 · waitinglist.site · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Wakefy▲193

    Turn your Mac into a Spotify alarm clock.

    2018 · wakefy.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Instant for Mac▲132

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

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Remindr▲114

    Powerful todo list manager

    2020 · smohn.github.io · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Blinkk▲120

    Simple app to remind you to take breaks

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    awakee▲155

    Organise your morning to make it productive and energetic

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    StandUp & Stretch▲80

    Mac app that reminds you to take breaks

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    In Your Face▲87

    Never be late to your meetings again!

    2019 · apps.apple.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 →