WakeMinder is a cross-platform reminder app for Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch that displays reminders instantly the moment your Mac wakes from sleep, ensuring critical tasks appear front and center when you return to your computer. Built by a developer with ADHD who experienced firsthand the frustration of forgotten tasks, this Apple ecosystem productivity tool addresses a specific pain point: remembering something important while away from your desk, only to forget it the moment you sit down.

The fundamental workflow is brilliantly simple yet uniquely effective. You think of something while walking, commuting, or running errands—perhaps a code bug to fix, an email to send, or research to complete. You speak it into your Apple Watch or type it on your iPhone. When you open your MacBook later, WakeMinder immediately displays that reminder prominently on your screen before you can get distracted by Slack messages, email notifications, or browser tabs. Unlike standard reminder apps that rely on notification centers where alerts get buried under dozens of other messages, WakeMinder leverages the pivotal psychological moment when your mind is most receptive: the instant your Mac wakes.

What distinguishes this task management solution from Apple's built-in Reminders or competing notification apps is its precision timing and cross-device synchronization powered by iCloud. The app doesn't depend on background refresh cycles or delayed sync processes. Instead, reminders transfer instantly across your Apple devices and surface exactly when needed—not five minutes too early or buried in a notification stack you'll ignore. This timing specificity proves particularly valuable for individuals with ADHD, as multiple users report that WakeMinder's immediate visibility helps mitigate forgetfulness and distraction patterns.

Beyond basic text reminders, WakeMinder supports Safari link sharing from iPhone or iPad, automatically opening URLs in your preferred Mac browser the moment your computer wakes. This feature streamlines research workflows, article saving, and tab transfers between devices, eliminating the need for manual copying or emailing links to yourself. The minimalist interface deliberately avoids complexity, focusing entirely on capture, sync, and timely delivery without unnecessary features that create friction.

User testimonials consistently highlight the app's effectiveness for busy professionals juggling multiple contexts. Developers appreciate capturing bug fixes while away from code. Marketers value remembering campaign ideas during commutes. Students benefit from academic task reminders between classes. The common thread is WakeMinder's ability to bridge the mental gap between mobile thought capture and desktop execution.

Key Features

• Mac Wake-Up Trigger System: Displays reminders instantly and prominently the moment your Mac wakes from sleep, ensuring tasks appear before distractions can derail your focus
• Apple Watch Voice Integration: Speak reminders directly into your Apple Watch and have them automatically sync and appear on your Mac when you return to your desk
• iCloud Cross-Device Sync: Seamless synchronization across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch with no delays, ensuring reminders transfer instantly between all your Apple devices
• Safari Link Sharing: Send URLs from iPhone or iPad that automatically open in your Mac browser when the computer wakes, perfect for research, article saving, and tab management
• ADHD-Friendly Design: Created by someone with ADHD specifically to combat forgetfulness and distraction through immediate visual prominence at the most receptive psychological moment

Who This Is For

• Professionals with ADHD who struggle with task memory between contexts and need immediate visual reminders that appear before distractions can take hold
• Developers and knowledge workers who frequently remember bugs, features, or tasks while away from their computers and need reliable capture-to-execution workflows
• Students and researchers managing academic responsibilities who benefit from reminders appearing exactly when they return to their Mac for study or writing sessions

Common Questions

Does WakeMinder work if I use multiple Macs?

Yes, WakeMinder syncs via iCloud across all your Apple devices. You can send a reminder from your iPhone and have it appear on whichever Mac you open next, making it ideal for users with multiple computers.

Will reminders show if my Mac is already awake?

WakeMinder specifically triggers when your Mac wakes from sleep. For reminders on already-awake Macs, the app displays them through its interface, though the primary use case focuses on the wake-up moment for maximum effectiveness.

Can I schedule reminders for specific times or only for immediate display?

WakeMinder supports scheduling reminders for future display, allowing you to set tasks that will appear when you wake your Mac at a later date or time, not just immediate reminders.

Is there a Windows or Android version available?

Currently, WakeMinder is exclusively designed for the Apple ecosystem (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch) with iCloud sync. There are no plans for Windows or Android versions as the app leverages Apple-specific technologies.