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to-do list app · Remember The Milk

Remember The Milk

Task manager with a free plan, apps for six platforms and a Pro plan at $49.99 a year.

83/100

#2 of 12 to-do list apps
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

Remember The Milk suits people who want typed task entry, repeats and a calendar feed across every platform2,4,7. Basic is free and Pro is $49.99 a year1. The catch: subtasks, offline use and mobile reminders need Pro, and no board view or two-factor sign-in is published1,13.

Best for: People who want repeats, Smart Add typing and a calendar feed on any device.

Where the points come from

Systems24 of 24
Planning24 of 27
Calendar and sharing18 of 18
Your data4 of 12
Price13 of 19

Systems 24 of 24 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
AppsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, WebDownloads page offers Windows, Mac and Linux apps, iPhone and Android store apps, and the web app. Linux package type not stated2.18 / 18
Works offlineYesPro users can enable offline use in the web app1,5.6 / 6

Planning 24 of 27 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Recurring tasksYesRepeat field accepts intervals like Every Week or After 5 days3.7 / 7
Time remindersYesReminders by email, text and desktop notification; mobile app reminders need Pro1,10.4 / 4
Location remindersYesAndroid alerts you when you are near a task with a location; iPhone help says location reminders are unsupported11,12.3 / 3
SubtasksYesSubtasks are a Pro feature1.4 / 4
Labels or tagsYesTags are keywords you add to tasks to find and group them14.3 / 3
Dates typed in plain wordsYesSmart Add reads "Call Lizzie at 9am Thursday" and repeats like "*weekly" typed in one line4.3 / 3
Board viewNot publishedNot published on the vendor's plan comparison page1.0 / 3

Calendar and sharing 18 of 18 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Tasks in your calendarYesAn iCalendar feed shows tasks with due dates in Google Calendar, Outlook and Apple Calendar7.6 / 6
Shared listsYesBasic shares lists with up to 2 others; Pro is unlimited1,6.5 / 5
Assign tasksYesGive tasks to others is listed on Basic and Pro1. The contact must accept the task15.4 / 4
Public APIYesPublic API with a Tasks section and methods reference; non-commercial use, commercial use needs prior arrangement8.3 / 3

Your data 4 of 12 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Export your tasksYesAccount settings export a full backup as JSON, or all tasks as iCalendar9.4 / 4
Open sourceNot publishedNot published on the vendor's downloads page2.0 / 5
Two-factor sign-inNot publishedNot published on the vendor's security pages13.0 / 3

Price 13 of 19 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Free planYesThe page offers sign-up for free, and the plan comparison ticks sync between devices for Basic1.8 / 8
Cheapest paid plan$4.17/moPro, $49.99 a year billed yearly1.5 / 11

The rule behind each line: how we score to-do list apps.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

PlanPrice as listedPer monthNotes
Basic1 personFree1$0Sync, shared lists with up to 2 others, 7-day archive
Pro1 person$49.99/year1$4.17Adds subtasks, offline web app, mobile reminders, unlimited sharing

The vendor lists no monthly price for Pro1.

Strengths

  • Free Basic plan with apps and sync across devices1.
  • Apps cover Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android and the web2.
  • Smart Add sets dates and repeats from one typed line4.
  • An iCalendar feed shows dated tasks in calendar apps7.
  • Export to JSON is available from account settings9.

Limits

  • Subtasks, offline use and mobile app reminders need Pro1.
  • Free Basic shares lists with up to 2 other people1.
  • Two-factor sign-in is not described on the vendor's security page13.
  • Two-factor sign-in is not described on the security pages read13.
  • API use is for non-commercial use unless arranged with the vendor8.

Other to-do list apps

  1. 1
    TodoistPeople who want repeating tasks, calendar feeds and sharing on every device
    89/100
    $5/mocheapest paid plan
  2. 3
    TickTickPeople who want repeats, Kanban and calendar feeds at a low yearly price
    83/100
    $4.17/mocheapest paid plan
  3. 4
    Super ProductivityPeople who want a free, local-first planner with open-source code
    79/100
    $0cheapest paid plan
  4. 5
    NozbePeople who plan work in projects and want a calendar feed
    78/100
    $6/mocheapest paid plan

Remember The Milk vs Todoist · Remember The Milk vs TickTick · All 12 to-do list apps

Sources

  1. Upgrade to a Pro account, Remember The Milk. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. Download Apps, Remember The Milk. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. How do I set a task to repeat?, Remember The Milk Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. What is Smart Add?, Remember The Milk Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. Can I access the app while offline?, Remember The Milk Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. What is sharing and giving?, Remember The Milk Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  7. How do I view my tasks on my calendar?, Remember The Milk Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  8. Remember The Milk API, Remember The Milk. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  9. I'd like to export tasks from Remember The Milk, Remember The Milk Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  10. How do I set up reminders?, Remember The Milk Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  11. How do I enable location alerts? (Android), Remember The Milk Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  12. Can the app monitor my location? (iPhone), Remember The Milk Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  13. Security, Remember The Milk. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  14. What are tags?, Remember The Milk Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  15. How do I give a task to a contact?, Remember The Milk Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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