Marco Arment Unveils Unforgetful: A New Reminders App for Procrastinators
Marco Arment, the indie developer known for apps like Overcast and Instapaper, and a former Chief Technology Officer at Tumblr, has launched a new app—Unforgetful. This app serves as an alternative to Apple’s Reminders and is crafted with procrastinators in mind.
A Unique Approach to Task Management
Unforgetful stands out by integrating with your existing Reminders database on iOS and Mac, yet it targets users who feel Apple’s native system falls short. Arment shared his insights on Friday, pointing out, “Siri, for all of its faults, has always been very good at creating tasks in Apple’s Reminders app… The Reminders app, though, doesn’t fit me at all. I don’t like how it looks, how it works, or how it’s organized. Hell, I don’t even like its icon. There’s nothing about it I like. So I never open it.”
Addressing Common Frustrations
Arment highlights specific challenges with Apple’s Reminders, such as the ineffective snooze feature and the ease of accidentally dismissing reminders, which results in lost tasks. Users often miss notifications if they forget to set a time, leading to uncompleted tasks. Unforgetful addresses these concerns, ensuring tasks are not lost.
Image Credits: Marco Arment/Unforgetful
A Fresh Take on Notifications
The app ensures that notifications repeat until tasks are completed and deleted, making it hard to miss them. Unforgetful also features a revamped snooze function, which scales intervals as tasks are snoozed, without overwhelming users with simultaneous tasks.
Simplicity in Design
Unforgetful maintains simplicity by not including tags, views, or complex organization tools. For advanced features, users might still prefer Apple’s Reminders. However, for those who need persistent reminders, Unforgetful is a reliable choice.
Image Credits: Marco Arment/Unforgetful
Seamless Integration with Siri
A significant advantage of Unforgetful is its seamless integration with existing Reminders, allowing users to continue using Siri for reminders without extra steps. If users decide to switch back to Apple’s Reminders, no data export is required.
Key Features and Pricing
Unforgetful includes an in-app microphone for voice reminders and offers widgets for the Lock Screen and Control Center. The app is priced at $19.99 annually and supports both Mac and iOS devices.
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