Your iPhone already has a reminder app. Apple Reminders is free, works offline, and syncs across all your devices. So why would you pay for anything else?
Because Apple Reminders can't attach files to tasks. It can't take detailed notes. It can't capture web pages in one click. If you need more than basic text reminders, you need something built for real work.
TaskLoco Premium is regularly $9.99/month per person. Right now, charter members can lock in 50% off the regular price — forever. That means $4.99/month per person today. And if our price ever goes up, you still pay half. Always.
Code CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout. First 500 spots only — once they're gone, this offer is gone permanently. Act fast while spots last.
Every Premium subscription includes unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar, and team sharing. Each team member requires a separate subscription. 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8. Cancel anytime.
Free Options: TaskLoco vs Apple Reminders
TaskLoco Lite
- Native iPhone & Android app
- Completely anonymous — no sign-in
- Data stays on your device
- Up to 20 notes
- Free forever
TaskLoco Lite Plus+
- Web app + Chrome extension
- Sign in with Google
- Wall syncs across all devices
- Up to 30 notes
- Free forever
Reminders That Actually Hold Information
Apple Reminders lets you set a time, add a note, and that's it. No file attachments. No rich text. No photos embedded in the reminder itself.
TaskLoco treats reminders as part of complete notes. Attach contracts to deadline reminders. Embed photos in meeting reminders. Link to web pages you captured with the Chrome extension. Your reminder becomes a complete information package, not just a text alert.
Todoist sits in the middle — better task organization than Apple Reminders, but still no file attachments or note-taking within tasks. You get labels, projects, and natural language parsing, but tasks remain text-only.
Free vs Paid: What You Actually Get
Apple Reminders is completely free. Location-based reminders, shared lists, Siri integration — no subscription required. The catch? You're text reminders and simple notes.
Todoist Pro costs $4/month per person and adds labels, filters, and natural language parsing ('every Monday at 9am'). Still no file attachments or detailed note-taking.
TaskLoco combines reminders with unlimited notes and file storage. One app handles your to-do list, meeting notes, and document storage. The trade-off is price — $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
Team Reminders and Sharing
Apple Reminders handles shared lists well within the Apple ecosystem. Family members can add items to grocery lists, assign tasks to each other, and get notifications when tasks are completed.
TaskLoco Premium takes team reminders further with email notifications and real-time sync across all devices. Share complete project notes with embedded files and deadlines. Each team member gets their own subscription and can set personal reminders on shared notes.
Todoist excels at project-based team management with comments, file uploads (premium only), and project templates. Better for structured project workflows than simple shared reminders.
Offline Access and Reliability
Apple Reminders works completely offline and syncs when you reconnect. No internet required to create reminders or check them off. This is a major advantage for basic reminder needs.
TaskLoco Lite also works fully offline with no account required — store up to 20 notes locally on your iPhone. But TaskLoco Premium requires internet for reminders and file sync, which limits usefulness in poor connectivity areas.
Todoist requires internet connection for most features, though you can view and check off existing tasks offline. New tasks sync when you reconnect.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Apple Reminders |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Two free tiers — Lite (20 notes offline) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes synced) | Completely free with unlimited reminders and lists |
| Basic reminders | Time and location-based reminders included with Premium only | Time and location-based reminders included free |
| File attachments | 10GB file storage included with Premium subscription | No file attachments to reminders |
| Note-taking | Unlimited rich text notes with embedded media (Premium) | Basic text notes only |
| Cross-platform | iPhone, Android, web, Chrome extension FREE | Apple devices only (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch) |
| Offline access | TaskLoco Lite works fully offline, Premium requires internet | Works completely offline with sync when connected |
| Siri integration | No voice commands or Siri shortcuts | Full Siri integration for creating and checking reminders |
| Web capture | Chrome extension captures any webpage in one click FREE | No web capture functionality |
| Shared lists | Real-time team sharing with email notifications (Premium) | Family sharing within Apple ecosystem only |
| Calendar view | Built-in calendar view for all notes and reminders (Premium) | No calendar view — list-based only |
| Recurring reminders | Custom recurring reminders with Premium subscription | Advanced recurring options included free |
| Location reminders | No location-based reminders currently | Robust location-based reminders included free |
| Search functionality | Full-text search across all notes and file attachments FREE | Basic search within reminder text only |
| Privacy | TaskLoco Lite requires no account — completely anonymous FREE | Tied to Apple ID and iCloud |
| Pricing transparency | $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50) | Free forever |
| Team notifications | Email notifications when shared notes are updated (Premium) | Basic shared list notifications within Apple ecosystem |
| Subtasks | Unlimited nested lists and checkboxes within notes FREE | Basic subtask support within reminders |
| Apple Watch | No Apple Watch support | Full Apple Watch integration with complications |
| Natural language | No natural language parsing for dates or times | Basic natural language support with Siri |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You need reminders plus detailed notes and file attachments in one app
- Your team works across different platforms (not just Apple devices)
- You want to capture web pages and research alongside your reminders
- You need real-time team collaboration with email notifications
Use Apple Reminders if…
- You only need basic text reminders and don't want to pay anything
- You're fully committed to Apple ecosystem and use Siri frequently
- Location-based reminders are essential for your workflow
- You prefer simple, focused apps over feature-rich alternatives
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use TaskLoco reminders without paying?
No. Reminders are only available with TaskLoco Premium. The free TaskLoco Lite and Lite Plus+ versions don't include reminders — only note-taking and storage.
Does TaskLoco work better than Apple Reminders for basic tasks?
No. Apple Reminders is better for simple text reminders, especially if you use Siri and stay within Apple devices. TaskLoco is better when you need reminders plus notes, files, and cross-platform access.
Can TaskLoco replace both my reminder app and note app?
Yes. TaskLoco Premium combines reminders, unlimited note-taking, file attachments, and calendar view in one app. You can set reminders on any note and attach relevant files.
How much does TaskLoco cost compared to other reminder apps?
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50) Apple Reminders is completely free. Todoist Pro is $4/month per person.
Does TaskLoco work offline like Apple Reminders?
TaskLoco Lite works completely offline with 20 notes and no account required. But TaskLoco Premium (which includes reminders) requires internet connection for syncing and notifications.
Can I share TaskLoco reminders with family members?
Yes, with TaskLoco Premium. Share notes with embedded reminders and get email notifications when others update them. Each family member needs their own Premium subscription.
Does TaskLoco have Siri integration like Apple Reminders?
No. TaskLoco doesn't currently support Siri shortcuts or voice commands. Apple Reminders has much better voice integration through Siri.
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