Everyone struggles with forgetting at times, thanks to our busy lives. But there are some of us who are forgetful by nature.
If this is you, don’t worry about wracking your brain to remember everything. You can use a multitude of apps to help you remember all your tasks instead. Here are some of the best apps for forgetful people.
Reminder and Automation Apps for Forgetful People
If you often forget to complete daily tasks, reminder and automation apps can help make sure you don’t leave anything undone.
1. TickTick
TickTick is a reminder app that contains some powerful tools in its free plan. The best feature is its reminder scheduling. Not only can you set a reminder for a specific time, but you can also designate its priority and whether it should repeat.
If you decide to snooze a reminder, it doesn’t dismiss it forever. Rather, you can snooze it for minutes, hours, or days. You have the option to view your different tasks in a central calendar, which will sync with other apps.
If you’re someone who needs more persistent reminders, TickTick is the way to go.
Download: TickTick for Android | iOS (Free, subscription available)
2. Remember The Milk
If you want a reminder app that isn’t cluttered with a load of features, Remember The Milk isa service that prioritizes getting your to-do list done.
A few of the app’s perks include the ability to receive reminders through more than just notifications. You can get them through instant messages, Twitter, email, and other platforms. However, you will need to set up some of these features through the Remember The Milk website.
In terms of tasks, you are able to specify the priority level, due date, and number of repeats.
Download: Remember The Milk for Android | iOS (Free, subscription available)
3. Todoist
A comprehensive to-do list app, Todoist lets you create reminders, goals, habit trackers, projects, and more. The app is primarily focused on tracking these tasks and checking them off, but you also view these tasks in a daily agenda format.
If you miss a task’s due date, you can reschedule it for later with the app’s smart scheduling. Meanwhile, projects allow you to group tasks under a specific goal, such as studying a course.
You can also delegate tasks by sharing them with contacts. And when you complete all your tasks for the day, Todoist even congratulates you.
Download: Todoist for Android | iOS (Free, subscription available)
4. IFTTT
IFTTT is an automation app that works with other apps to perform certain tasks. It can even hook into your smart home devices to establish routines and specific chains of events.
IFTTT is filled with applets—sets of pre-established tasks, such as posting your Instagram pictures to Twitter. However, you can also set up your own actions.
Some applets are especially useful for forgetfulness. You can use IFTTT to make sure Google sends you notifications for your contacts’ birthdays. Other reminders include scheduled prompts and location-based reminders.
The service offers a huge variety of applets to choose from. For a whole lot of info on using it, check out our guide to IFTTT and creating applets.
Download: IFTTT for Android | iOS (Free)
Apps for Saving Notes and Links
Do you ever want to read a story or take notes for later, but end up forgetting? Luckily, there are a few apps you can use for this purpose.
5. Instapaper
Instapaper allows you to save a variety of links and websites to read later, syncing your list across devices. Not only can you save web pages, but the app also lets you save videos and other web content.
The app is optimized to make reading easier. You can adjust the text size and color to suit your needs
Your articles are also saved for offline use, making it easy to catch up on your reading with no internet access. Furthermore, you can create folders or sort items by date, popularity, or other metrics.
Download: Instapaper for Android | iOS (Free, subscription available)
6. Google Keep
Google Keep is a useful note-taking app that lets you save general notes, pictures, screenshots, checklists, and more.
A few of its most useful features include the ability to color-code notes, categorize them, and share with contacts. You can also collaborate on notes with others—perfect for organizing trips or events. Notes also support audio and file attachments.
Google Keep also has a reminder feature for notes, if you need that extra bit of nudging due to forgetfulness.
Download: Google Keep for Android | iOS (Free)
7. Pocket
Pocket is another app dedicated to saving articles, links, and videos to view later. The app is less bare in its design than Instapaper, offering more aesthetic appeal. However, it’s more than just a pretty face.
Pocket includes some great features, such as a user-friendly text-to-speech function that lets you listen to the article instead of reading it.
Download: Pocket for Android | iOS (Free, subscription available)
8. Evernote
Evernote is a popular choice for storing notes and memos. Like Google Keep, Evernote allows you to save to-do lists, photos, images, websites, and audio as notes. These notes are easily searchable and sync across your devices. You can also use your phone’s camera to capture items such as receipts.
Other tools include a web clipper, business card contact saves, Google Drive integration, and downloadable templates.
Download: Evernote for Android | iOS (Free, subscription available)
Apps to Help You Remember Important Dates
While forgetting daily tasks is a major nuisance, forgetting important dates and events comes with a social cost. Instead of risking hurt feelings, use these apps to make sure you don’t forget any upcoming birthdays or anniversaries.
9. Countdown+ Event Reminders Lite
If you need an extra nudge when it comes to remembering important dates and events, Countdown+ Lite provides frequent reminders. You can sync the app with your phone’s calendar, while also manually adding events and important dates that you want to track.
The app also lets you set the frequency of reminders, categorize events according to their types, and share these countdowns if needed. This apps goes much further than the once-off reminder you might receive from Facebook when it comes to birthdays.
Meanwhile, it lets you decide specific important dates you want to see—such as anniversaries, family events, and more.
Download: Countdown+ Event Reminders Lite for Android | iOS (Free, premium version available)
10. Google Calendar
Google Calendar is a great app for remembering important dates and events. Combined with the right customization, you can make sure there’s no way you’ll forget an event.
Email reminders, notifications, and home screen widgets are just a few of the ways Google Calendar can notify you about an upcoming event. The app also lets you get multiple views of your schedule—from daily plans to an overview of the whole month.
The best part is that the app easily integrates with Google’s other services, such as Assistant and Gmail.
Download: Google Calendar for Android | iOS (Free)
Apps for People Who Forget Passwords
If your forgetfulness also extends to passwords, these apps can help you out.
11. LastPass
LastPass is a useful tool for people who want to keep their accounts secure but have trouble remembering passwords. The service allows you to store all your passwords in a secure vault, with a strong master password protecting all your accounts.
The app will fill any password fields for you, so you don’t need to remember the passwords yourself. This includes filling passwords in apps, different websites, and payment portals. If you need to grab an individual password, your master password ensures you can access it within the LastPass app.
For help using it, check out our list of important password manager features.
Download: LastPass for Android | iOS (Free, subscription available)
12. Google Password Manager
If you’re an Android user and primarily browse the internet on Chrome, there’s already a built-in tool you can use to remember passwords. Google’s Password Manager stores login details associated with your account and allows you to browse through them if needed.
These passwords are accessible through your Chrome settings or your Google account options. Another useful part of the service is the password generator. When signing up for a website or app, the password manager will suggest a randomly generated password which it saves for you.
The autofill feature also means that you won’t need to remember passwords yourself. If autofill fails, you are also able to search through your saved account list.
You can also access your passwords and change settings through the Google Account password manager webpage. See our guide to Google Password Manager for more info.
Download: Google Chrome for Android | iOS (Free)
How to Keep a Productive Schedule
Now you know how to keep track of tasks, events, and various other items that are important to remember. But what about tasks that you don’t forget, but just haven’t managed to get done?
Have a look at our guide to planning a productive week so that you not only remember what to you have do, but actually get the work done.
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