Todoist's latest update broke reminder functionality by replacing settings with ads and causing existing reminders to disappear, making the app unreliable for important tasks.

The app became unreliable for reminders due to a buggy update and intrusive ads, undermining its core purpose as a dependable to-do list.

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4High

Willingness to Pay

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Jun 26, 2026

Implied Software Gaps

A to-do app that prioritizes reminder reliability over feature bloat or ad revenue

App Concept

ReminderReliable

ReminderReliable is a lightweight to-do app focused exclusively on bulletproof reminders and notifications. It syncs across devices, has no ads, and guarantees that reminders you set will always fire on time.

Key Features

Cross-platform reminder sync without ads
Offline-first design ensures reminders never disappear
Simple task creation with date/time picker
Recurring reminder support with natural language input

Target Users: Individual productivity users who have been let down by unreliable reminder apps after updates

Revenue Model: Freemium with $2.99/mo Pro tier for unlimited projects and reminders

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Todoist

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