Reminders
A reminder that fails silently is worse than no reminder, because you rely on it. That is why this is the most worked-on part of the app.
When it tells you
For every obligation type you set how many days ahead to be warned. Defaults vary by type: 3 and 1 day ahead for subscriptions, and for credit cards based on the statement and due dates.
It also warns you after the due date. If you missed a payment, an overdue notice arrives the next day - only for types where money can actually be late (cards, instalments, loans, bills, debts). That is exactly what the product exists to prevent.
Quiet hours and the daily digest
If you do not want notifications at night, set a quiet window; a reminder falling inside it moves to the end of the window. You can also receive a “what is due today” digest once a day at a time you choose.
Why they arrive on time
Reminders are set with exact alarms (setExactAndAllowWhileIdle), so they fire on
time even when the device is idle. Only reminders falling within the next 48 hours get a
real alarm; a daily job adds the rest as they enter that window, which keeps the number of
scheduled alarms far below system limits.
When the phone reboots, the app is updated, or the clock or time zone changes, the schedule is rebuilt automatically. You do not need to open the app.
Manufacturer battery managers
Some manufacturers’ battery management restricts background apps, delaying or blocking notifications entirely. This is the weakest point of every reminder app and no single setting fixes it.
The app does two things:
- A step-by-step guide for your device brand - showing where each setting lives
- A test notification button - so you can see it work on your own device
The app also notices when no reminder has fired in the last seven days and suggests the guide. Saying so is better than failing silently.
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