The app functions as a persistent layer over the existing Apple Reminders database. Instead of replacing the system entirely, it synchronizes with your current data, allowing you to disable native notifications in favor of a more aggressive system. Unforgetful ensures that alerts repeat until a task is explicitly deleted or marked complete, preventing the common mistake of accidentally clearing a notification without addressing the underlying requirement.
Marco Arment releases Unforgetful to fix Apple Reminders
“There’s nothing about it I like,” developer Marco Arment says of Apple’s default task manager. To solve his own frustration with missed notifications and accidental dismissals, the Overcast creator has launched Unforgetful, a third-party iOS and Mac application designed specifically for users who struggle to keep their tasks on track.
Snooze intervals in the new app are designed to scale, providing recurring nudges that increase in frequency without overwhelming the user with simultaneous alerts. The interface intentionally avoids complex organizational features like tags or custom views, focusing strictly on task persistence. Priced at $19.99 per year, the software includes Lock Screen widgets, Control Center integration, and a dedicated in-app microphone for voice input, offering a specialized alternative for those who find Apple’s standard offering too easy to ignore.
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