Remember The Milk

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Country: Australia (AU)
Founded: 2004
Developer: Remember The Milk Pty Ltd
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, Apple Watch

Indexes

To-Do/Task Management

Overview

Remember The Milk is a to-do list and task management application that allows users to add, organize, and sync tasks across devices. It supports natural language input via Smart Add for specifying due dates, priorities, repeats, and tags in a single line.²⁵ Targeted at busy individuals, it stands out with cross-device synchronization and integrations with services like Gmail and Google Calendar.²⁴

Key Features

Smart Add - Enter task properties like due date, priority, repeat, and tags in one line using natural language.
Smart Lists - Automatically generated lists based on criteria such as due dates or priorities.
Cross-device sync - Tasks sync instantly across web, phone, and other connected devices.
Reminders and notifications - Receive alerts for tasks via email, app, or voice assistants.
Subtasks and notes - Add subtasks, notes, and attachments to tasks.
Tags and locations - Organize tasks with tags, locations, and contacts.
AI integration - Connect with AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT to add and manage tasks.
Apple Watch support - Manage tasks on Apple Watch with dictation, completion, and notifications.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Basic task management, Smart Add, sync across devices, limited Pro features.
Pro	$49.99/year	Unlimited Smart Lists, advanced reminders, unlimited sync storage, location-based reminders, and full integrations.

Platforms & Requirements

Available as a web app in any modern browser, native iOS app (61.4 MB, iPad compatible), Android app, and Apple Watch app. No desktop native apps for Windows or macOS mentioned; relies on web access. Blackberry app exists but navigation uses card-based swiping.¹³⁶⁷

Integrations & Ecosystem

Gmail
Google Calendar
Evernote
IFTTT
Zapier
Google Assistant
Alexa
Siri
Twitter

Alternatives

App	Difference
Todoist	Offers karma points and productivity tracking, more modern UI but similar task features.
Microsoft To Do	Free with deep Microsoft ecosystem integration, lacks some advanced parsing like Smart Add.
Any.do	Focuses on calendar-task hybrid view, emphasizes voice input and daily planning.
TickTick	Includes built-in Pomodoro timer and habit tracking, stronger on desktop apps.

Reputation

Remember The Milk is recognized for its reliable cross-platform sync and powerful Smart Add feature, praised by long-term users since 2004 for handling complex task organization.²⁴ Criticisms include a dated interface compared to newer competitors and push toward Pro subscription for full features.¹⁶ It maintains an active user base with ongoing updates like AI integrations.³

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