A reminder app has two jobs: help you decide what to do, and help you notice when it is time to do it. You may need a better task list, a different reminder, or both.
Any.do and TickTick give you places to organize your work. Jules adds phone calls for the moments you want to hear about. We build Jules, so this comparison focuses on where each approach fits rather than declaring one app the winner for everyone.
Any.do vs TickTick: start with how you plan
Choose Any.do for daily planning
Any.do brings tasks, lists, a calendar, and a daily planner together. It is a useful starting point if your main question is, “What do I need to get done today?” You can review your commitments and keep the day's tasks nearby. See Any.do's features.
It also supports creating tasks and receiving reminders in WhatsApp on eligible paid plans. If you already check WhatsApp regularly, that may be a useful place for a reminder to reach you. The official WhatsApp guide explains setup and plan availability.
Choose TickTick for tasks, habits, and focus
TickTick combines task lists and calendar planning with habit tracking and a Pomodoro timer. Consider it if you want to plan your work and track routines in the same app.
Its reminders go beyond a single push alert: TickTick offers multiple alert times, email reminders, and a Constant Reminder option that keeps alerting until the task is completed. Check the current feature list and Free/Premium comparison for availability. If repeated alerts already work for you, try those before adding another tool.
Where Jules fits: a phone call for a specific moment
Jules is a phone call reminder app. You create an account, verify your phone number, and set a reminder in your browser. Jules calls during your reminder window, before the scheduled event. There is no mobile app to install.
A call can be useful when you know what you need to do but keep missing the cue to switch tasks. For example, you might keep a project in TickTick and add a Jules reminder to leave for a meeting. You can also use Jules on its own for a few important reminders.
The tradeoff is the interruption: you need to be willing and able to receive a call. A call can still be missed, declined, silenced, or filtered by your phone or carrier. Jules does not override Do Not Disturb or guarantee that you act on a reminder. See how Jules works.
Compare the job you need done
| Your priority | Any.do | TickTick | Jules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan your day | Tasks, lists, daily planner, and calendar | Tasks and calendar planning | Reminders for specific tasks and events |
| Choose a reminder channel | App reminders; WhatsApp on eligible paid plans | App alerts, email, and Constant Reminder | A voice call to your verified number |
| Track habits and focus | Use tasks to organize routines | Habit tracker and Pomodoro timer | Calls to prompt a routine |
| Best reason to try it | You want a place to plan each day | You want planning, habits, and focus together | You want a phone call before a particular moment |
Features and plan limits were checked against the linked official documentation on September 13, 2026. Some features depend on your device or subscription.
Try one reminder before changing your whole system
Pick an ordinary event you often lose track of, such as leaving for a meeting. Set a clear reminder with enough time to get ready, then notice whether its arrival helps you switch tasks.
If your current task manager already gives you a useful cue, keep it. If a phone call would be easier to notice, add one with Jules and see how it fits your day. You do not need to move all your tasks to find out.
Jules Free includes one-off, weekly, and monthly reminder calls. Routine adds daily routines, flexible timing, retries, and integrations such as Google Calendar and Todoist. Compare the Jules plans before choosing integrations.
Hear your next reminder
Create your account, verify your phone, and set one reminder for a meeting or everyday task. Start on Free and see whether a call helps you notice it.
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