Mind Your Now vs Apple Reminders
Looking for an Apple Reminders alternative? See how Mind Your Now compares with AI that learns your patterns, household features for families, plus cross-platform support.
Why Choose Mind Your Now Over Apple Reminders?
Both are excellent productivity tools, but Mind Your Now offers unique advantages that make it the better choice for personal productivity and family life.
AI with long-term conversational memory that learns your patterns
Household and family management features built-in
Voice conversations for natural task management
MYN priority zones for better focus vs generic lists
AI-powered daily briefings (Compass) for intentional planning
Feature Comparison
See how Mind Your Now and Apple Reminders stack up across key features
Task Management
Task ManagementMYN priority zones with smart limits
Lists, smart lists, subtasks, sections
AI Features
AI FeaturesKaia with memory, voice conversations, daily briefings
Siri integration for voice commands
Free Tier
Platform5 AI sessions/day, 25 tasks, all core features
Completely free on Apple devices
Voice Input
AI FeaturesNatural voice conversations with Kaia
Siri voice commands for task creation
Household & Family Features
Household & FamilyChores, groceries, family task sharing
Shared lists, smart grocery lists
Habit Tracking
Habits & StreaksBuilt-in habit tracking with streak protection
Calendar Integration
CalendarGoogle & Outlook sync with focus time detection (coming soon: full calendar sync across all calendars)
Native Apple Calendar integration
Cross-Platform Support
PlatformWeb, iOS, Android
Apple devices only (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch)
Daily Compass Briefings
AI FeaturesAI-generated morning & evening briefings
Time-blocking & Calendar Management
CalendarGoogle & Outlook sync with focus time detection and AI scheduling (coming soon: full calendar sync across all calendars)
Keyboard Shortcuts
PlatformCommand menu (Cmd+K), keyboard-first navigation
Mac keyboard shortcuts
Task Integrations
Task ManagementREST API, Siri Shortcuts, ChatGPT, CSV import
Siri Shortcuts, limited third-party integration
Location-Based Reminders
Task ManagementGeofenced location triggers
Smart Grocery Lists
Household & FamilyFull grocery list management with family sharing and real-time sync
Auto-categorizes items by store aisle
Tagging System
Task ManagementCategories and labels
Full tagging with smart list filters
Pricing Comparison
Get more value with Mind Your Now's transparent, affordable pricing
Mind Your Now
- 5 AI sessions per day
- 25 tasks
- Full feature access
- No credit card required
Apple Reminders
- Free on all Apple devices. Requires Apple device and iCloud account for full features.
Switch in 4 Easy Steps
Making the switch from Apple Reminders to Mind Your Now is simple
Review your Apple Reminders
Open the Reminders app on your iPhone or Mac to see all your current lists and tasks.
Sign up for Mind Your Now free
Create your free account - no credit card required, start with 5 AI sessions daily.
Import or recreate tasks with Kaia
Use voice or text to recreate your tasks. Kaia will organize them intelligently into priority zones.
Experience AI-powered planning
Try your first Compass briefing for daily planning that learns your patterns.
Ready to Make the Switch?
Join thousands of users who have already switched to Mind Your Now for a better productivity experience.
The Verdict
Apple Reminders is a free, well-integrated task manager for Apple device users with excellent Siri support and location-based reminders. Mind Your Now provides AI with conversational memory, comprehensive household features for families, and works on any platform. Choose Apple Reminders for a free, native Apple experience with location triggers. Choose Mind Your Now for AI that truly knows you, family features, habit tracking, and cross-platform access.
Choose Mind Your Now if:
- AI with long-term conversational memory that learns your patterns
- Household and family management features built-in
- Voice conversations for natural task management
- MYN priority zones for better focus vs generic lists
Choose Apple Reminders if:
- Free and built-in on all Apple devices
- Deep integration with Siri and Apple ecosystem
- Location-based reminders with geofencing
- Smart grocery lists that auto-categorize by aisle