Ultra Reminders is a one-time-purchase Mac app that uses an on-device AI to transform undated Apple Reminders into scheduled tasks with specific plans, durations, and opportunity costs. It runs fully locally on Apple Silicon Macs, reading only calendar and reminder data, and is designed for users with ADHD who struggle with vague to-do lists. The app costs $35 and requires no subscription.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
People with ADHD and busy professionals often accumulate dozens of undated reminders that lack context, timing, or motivation, leading to procrastination and missed opportunities. Standard reminder apps simply notify users of a task without helping them plan when to do it, how long it will take, or why it matters, leaving important actions perpetually deferred.
Solution
Ultra Reminders is a Mac application that runs a local AI model to automatically rewrite undated reminders into actionable, scheduled tasks each morning. The AI analyzes the user's calendar and reminder lists to assign a specific time, a realistic duration, and a clear plan of action, along with an "opportunity cost" statement that explains what is lost if the task is skipped. The app operates entirely on-device, ensuring privacy, and integrates directly with Apple Reminders and Calendar, so users can continue using their existing workflow. It also learns the user's goals and priorities through a context-setting interface, allowing the AI to tailor its planning to what matters most to the individual.
Target Audience
Primary users are Apple ecosystem owners with Apple Silicon Macs who have ADHD or struggle with task initiation, particularly those with 20+ undated reminders who want a private, local AI to plan their day rather than just remind them of tasks.
Features
- On-device AI (Qwen 3) that runs locally on Apple Silicon Macs with no network calls or cloud processing
- Automatic conversion of undated reminders into scheduled tasks with a time, duration, plan, and opportunity cost
- Context-learning system where users teach the AI their goals, priorities, and patterns across monthly, quarterly, and yearly horizons
- Calendar and reminder integration that reads only Apple Reminders and Calendar data, with granular permission controls
- Customizable daily run schedule with multiple time slots and day-of-week toggles
- One-time purchase model with a 14-day money-back guarantee, no subscription required