Side-by-side comparison
| SuperTasks | Apple Reminders | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | Free (included with macOS) |
| No account needed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| Keyboard-first | ✓ | ✗ |
| Command palette | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom filtered views | ✓ | ~ |
| Open data format | ✓ | ✗ |
| Works offline | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free forever | ✓ | ✓ |
~ = partial support · Last updated 2026
Where SuperTasks wins
- Completely free — no trial, no tier, no upgrade nag
- No account required — open the app and go
- All data stored locally in SQLite on your Mac
- 22+ keyboard shortcuts with Vim-style j/k navigation
- Command palette (⌘K) reaches every action
Where Apple Reminders wins
- Completely free and built into every Mac, iPhone, and iPad
- Siri integration for hands-free task capture
- Native sync across all Apple devices via iCloud
- No setup required — it's already on your Mac
- Apple Watch support for quick glances
- Location-based reminders ('remind me when I get home')
Who should choose which
SuperTasks Free
- You want zero monthly cost — forever
- You live on the keyboard and want 22+ shortcuts
- You want your tasks stored on your Mac, not a server
- You're a solo Mac user who needs speed over features
Apple Reminders Free
- Apple Reminders is too basic for a real task management workflow
- Keyboard shortcuts and a command palette
- Priority levels, hold-until dates, and project organization
- By the lack of custom filtered views
Frequently asked questions
What can SuperTasks do that Apple Reminders can't?+
SuperTasks adds 22+ keyboard shortcuts, Vim-style navigation, a command palette (⌘K) for every action, four priority levels, hold-until dates (snooze a task to a future date), split views with custom AND/OR filters, project organization, and an undo stack. It's a serious task management tool rather than a reminder app.
Does SuperTasks sync with iPhone like Apple Reminders?+
Not yet — iOS sync is on the roadmap. Right now SuperTasks is Mac-only. If cross-device sync is essential to your workflow today, Todoist or Things 3 are better fits. If you primarily work on your Mac and can wait for iOS sync, SuperTasks is worth using now.
Is SuperTasks harder to set up than Apple Reminders?+
No — you download the .dmg, drag to Applications, and press C to add your first task. No account creation, no setup wizard, no onboarding email. It's as frictionless as Reminders, just significantly more capable.
Also see: Best Apple Reminders alternatives for Mac →
Try SuperTasks free
No account. No subscription. No cloud. Your tasks live on your Mac.
Download takes seconds — press C and you're moving.