DeskMinder

A simple yet effective app for people who get easily distracted. Create quick reminders & start tasks on your desktop

Requires macOS 14.0 or later.

Features

Full-Screen Notifications

Never miss an important reminder again. Ideal for anyone — especially those with ADHD — who needs a bold, attention-grabbing alert.

Apple Reminders Sync

Stay in the loop even when you're away from your computer. Get notifications on your Apple Watch or iPhone via Apple Reminders integration.

Flexible Widget Position

Place the reminder widget anywhere on your screen or hide it entirely. Quickly bring it back with a customizable keyboard shortcut.

Fluid Animation & Transparency

Native animation and Audio-Haptic Experiences add nativeness and naturalness to the interface during use.

Widget & Menu Bar Mode

Keep the widget always visible on your screen or use it as a Menu Bar application. Switch between modes based on your workflow preferences.

Task History

Access a complete history of all your tasks and reminders on a dedicated History screen. Quickly find and review your past activities.

Mentions

Feedback

Our users love DeskMinder. Here's what they are saying.

★ 4.8 Based on 1,697 app users.

Toxic Candy🇨🇦
"Wonderfully designed little tool that does what I need it to do. Worth every penny."

Giacomino Giappone🇮🇹
"Uso DeskMinder per ricordarmi piccoli task e attività durante la giornata, e la trovo davvero utilissima. Leggera, ben integrata e sempre a portata di mano. Credo che diventerà una delle installazioni obbligatorie su ogni mio nuovo Mac. Molto consigliata!"

Matt 🌵🇧🇬
"This is the only reminder app I've installed on my system. Its unique design and excellent practicality make it stand out. Recommend 100%!"

MoZZoro🇺🇸
"The app is such a gem. It looks clean, feels super native on my Mac, and just works without any fluff. I love the new transparent design. The full screen pop-ups are actually a lifesaver when you zone out. Totally worth it!"

Steven PC Peng🇦🇺
"Immediately buy! Love the whole screen reminder!"

Leleven11🇺🇸
"I love DeskMinder, it's a really useful tool. It would be great if you could create reminders for later as well, instead of having them all start 'right now'. But otherwise 10/10 love the app."

niefok🇬🇧
"Really, really impressed with this app. Previously used Gestimer but this does so much more – and better. Very easy to use, yet powerful. Especially good for those 'top of mind' things you want to be reminded of quickly without all the friction of opening and clicking heaps of times."

mvmalyi🇺🇦
"This is a very well designed app, which many people will definitely find helpful. I think it could also be used as something like Pomodoro! The app support is also on a great level if you run into some questions."

BARBIO🇮🇹
"I was looking for a Pomodoro-timer app and I found it on Reddit. This app works perfectly and does exactly what I need. Highly recommended! Thanks to the developer for such a great tool!"

Our Awards

DeskMinder has been attracting attention since day one. We became the Product of the Day twice on Product Hunt and made it into the Top 3 best productivity tools.

FAQ

Can I try the product for free before purchasing?
Unfortunately, there is no trial version available in the Apple Store, but you can try the product for free through Setapp.

Why can I only set the timer for up to 99 minutes?
The app is designed for short-term reminders, so we focused on making sure creating a reminder takes no more than a few seconds. However, you can manually enter time values up to 999 minutes if needed.

How do I edit or delete timers?
To delete a timer, simply click on it. We don't offer an editing feature because it would complicate the interface, and we aimed for maximum simplicity.

How do I set up syncing with Apple Reminders?
Go to the app's Settings and enable the "Sync with Reminders" option. Once enabled, all your newly created reminders will appear on your Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch).

How do I enable or disable full-screen notifications?
In the app settings, find the "Notifications" section. There, you can enable or disable Full Screen Notification and also adjust the notification sound.

Can I hide the widget from the desktop but still access it quickly?
In the same Settings section, uncheck "Show Always on Desktop" to hide the widget. You can then set a shortcut to quickly show or hide it whenever you need.