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Marco Arment launches Unforgetful, a new reminders app for procrastinators

Created at 14 Aug · 4:41 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Indie developer Marco Arment has released Unforgetful, a new app for iOS and Mac designed to help procrastinators manage their tasks. The app integrates with Apple's Reminders but offers persistent notifications and a revamped snooze feature to prevent users from losing track of tasks.

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Marco Arment
Indie developer of Unforgetful, Overcast, and Instapaper
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Apple's voice assistant integrated with Reminders
Marco Arment launches Unforgetful, a new reminders app for procrastinators

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Unforgetful offers a novel solution for a common user pain point: managing reminders and overcoming procrastination, by providing a more persistent and forgiving notification system than standard offerings.

Key facts

  • Marco Arment, known for Overcast and Instapaper, has released a new app called Unforgetful.
  • Unforgetful is an alternative to Apple's Reminders app, targeting users who struggle with procrastination.
  • The app ensures notifications repeat until a task is completed, preventing users from losing track of reminders.
  • It features a redesigned snooze function with intervals that scale with repeated snoozing.
  • Unforgetful works with existing Apple Reminders databases and offers voice reminders via an in-app microphone.
  • The app is available on iOS and Mac for an annual subscription of $19.99.

Marco Arment, an indie developer recognized for creating apps like Overcast and Instapaper, has launched his latest application, Unforgetful. This new app serves as an alternative to Apple's native Reminders, specifically designed for individuals who struggle with procrastination and frequently hit the snooze button.

Unforgetful integrates with users' existing Apple Reminders databases but aims to address perceived shortcomings in Apple's system. Arment cited issues with the Reminders app's snooze functionality and the ease with which reminders could be accidentally dismissed and lost. He also noted that reminders without a specified time might not trigger notifications, leading to tasks being forgotten.

The core features of Unforgetful are designed to make it nearly impossible to lose track of tasks. Notifications will persistently repeat until a task is marked as done, even if initially dismissed. The snooze feature has been re-engineered to scale its intervals with repeated use, while also preventing an overwhelming number of simultaneous task alerts.

The app maintains a simple interface, eschewing complex organizational tools like tags or multiple views, which Arment suggests are better handled by Apple's own Reminders app for users who prefer them. Unforgetful ensures users stay on top of their tasks, regardless of how they are entered (manually or via Siri) or whether they have a set deadline.

By working with the existing Apple Reminders data, users can seamlessly transition by disabling Apple Reminders notifications and enabling those from Unforgetful. This integration means users do not need to explicitly instruct Siri to use Unforgetful for new reminders, and switching away from the app is straightforward as data remains in the Apple ecosystem.

Additional features include an in-app microphone for voice reminders and widgets for the Lock Screen and Control Center. Unforgetful is available across both Mac and iOS platforms with an annual subscription fee of $19.99.

Frequently asked questions

Unforgetful is a new reminders app developed by Marco Arment for iOS and Mac, designed to help procrastinators manage their tasks more effectively.

Unforgetful features persistent notifications that repeat until a task is completed, a revamped snooze function with scaling intervals, and a simpler interface, aiming to prevent users from losing or ignoring reminders.

No, Unforgetful integrates with Apple's Reminders database, meaning users can continue using their existing tasks without re-entry.

Unforgetful is available for an annual subscription of $19.99.

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01Users can download Unforgetful for iOS and Mac.

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Marco Arment launched Unforgetful, a new reminders app.
The app is designed for procrastinators and integrates with Apple's Reminders.
Unforgetful features repeating notifications until tasks are completed.
The app includes a revamped snooze function with scaling intervals.
Unforgetful is available on iOS and Mac for $19.99 per year.

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Unforgetful is a new reminders app for people who can’t stop hitting snoozeTechCrunch

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