Step 1
Quick add
Type natural text like “Call Sam at 7:30pm,” or tap presets like +1h, Tonight, Tomorrow. Edit details only when you need them.
Altcue Don’t let things slip.
A focused reminder app without clutter or ads. Add in seconds, get a notification on time, swipe when you’re done.
Android · Free
Reminder app for Android
A free reminder app that stays out of the way
Looking for an app to remind you on Android? Altcue is a free reminder and notification app with no ads. Create reminders fast, get notified when it matters, and clear them with a swipe. The core works offline and stays free forever.
How it works
From thought to done
Altcue keeps the path short: capture fast, get nudged at the right moment, clear with a swipe.
Step 2
Get notified
Choose precise timing or a looser window. Altcue reminds you when it matters, without noise you didn’t ask for.
Step 3
Swipe to complete
When it’s done, swipe it away. Stay on top of what matters, then clear the list.
Core features
Built for frictionless focus
Everything you need in a reminder app, nothing that fights for your attention.
Quick add
Frictionless capture with presets and natural language. Add reminders in seconds, edit details when needed.
Swipe to complete
Clear finished reminders with a swipe gesture. Completing a reminder feels as light as starting a new one.
Offline
Your reminders live on your device. The core works without an account or internet connection.
Free & no ads
No ads. No attention tax. Just reminders and notifications.
Precise or imprecise
Exact alarms when timing matters, or a softer window when it doesn’t. You choose.
Light & dark
Match your device or pick light or dark. Altcue stays readable day or night, without changing how you work.
Four languages
Dutch, French, English, and Spanish. Pick the language that fits you.
The promise
Core stays offline and free forever
That’s not a launch slogan. The reminder core will remain offline-first and free, with no ads bolted on later.
Craft
Built with care, not vibes
Altcue is made by a software engineer at Altreon. AI is a helpful tool in the process. The product is designed and engineered, not vibe-coded.
FAQ
Straight answers
What is Altcue?
Altcue is a free reminder app for Android (iOS coming soon). It uses notifications so you remember what matters, without ads or clutter.
Precise vs imprecise notifications?
Precise fires at an exact time. Imprecise uses a looser window when exact timing isn’t critical. Kinder to the battery and to you.
Is Altcue free forever?
Yes. The core stays free forever, with no ads. Offline reminders without a paywall on the essentials.
Is there an iOS version?
Work in progress. iOS is coming soon. Altcue is available now on Android via Google Play.
Can i switch between light and dark themes?
Yes. Match your device theme, or choose light or dark mode yourself.
Which languages are supported?
Dutch, French, English, and Spanish.
Get the Android reminder app
Download Altcue on Google Play. Free. No ads. Offline-ready.