Comparison

Nocast vs WakeMinder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nocast

Features
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Nocast is a calm weekly planner. See your whole week on one screen, focus on today, and see where your time went. No ads, no subscriptions. PLAN YOUR WEEK • Every day of the week side by side, plus Someday for things without a date • Add tasks right into the day they belong to • Press and hold to reorder, or move a task to another day in a tap FOCUS ON TODAY • Today shows just today's tasks, nothing else • Overdue keeps unfinished tasks from the past days in view, ready to move to today • Tick tasks off and watch the day come together EVERYTHING A TASK NEEDS • Notes, subtasks and files • Reminders at the time you choose • Repeat daily, weekly, monthly or yearly • Categories with your own names and colors SEE YOUR PROGRESS • A weekly chart of done versus planned • Where your week went, category by category • Look back at earlier weeks WIDGETS • Today: your tasks on the Home Screen • Progress: this week's chart at a glance • Day Progress: how much of your day is left GENTLE REMINDERS • Task reminders, plus an optional morning overview and evening review • At most two check-ins a day, only when there's something left to do ALWAYS WITH YOU • Works offline and syncs when you're back online • Your tasks across your devices • Light and dark mode • Sign in with Apple, Google or email Plan your week, one day at a time.

About

WakeMinder

This app ensures you never forget your tasks. It automatically displays reminders the moment your Mac wakes up, preventing lost focus and forgotten intentions. Ideal for those who need instant clarity on their next action.

Highlights
  • Automatic reminders on Mac wake
  • Hands-free dictation on Apple Watch
  • Share links that auto-open
  • Floating reminder windows
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Apple Reminders integration
Features
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Ever write a reminder in your notebook, then forget to check it? Or open your Mac with a clear intention, only to forget what it was by the time your screen lights up? WakeMinder is the reminder app that solves this forever. It shows you exactly why you opened your Mac the moment it wakes - automatically, no manual checking needed. Built for ADHD brains and busy professionals who need instant clarity. THE PROBLEM IT SOLVES You open your Mac with a clear intention - check that email, finish that design, pay that bill. But by the time your screen lights up, you've forgotten. You get lost in tabs, notifications, and distractions. Hours later, you're wondering: "What was I supposed to do?" WakeMinder fixes this. Open the app on iPhone or Apple Watch, type your reminder, and it appears automatically when your Mac wakes - no remembering to check reminders, no lost productivity. HOW IT WORKS • Capture instantly: Open the app on iPhone or Apple Watch, type your reminder, and it's waiting for you the moment you lift your Mac's lid. Dictate reminders hands-free on Apple Watch or use the complication on your watch face for quick inputs. Use the Share Sheet on iPhone to send links, tasks, or quick notes in seconds. • Appears automatically: The moment your Mac wakes from sleep, your reminder floats front and center. No opening apps, no checking lists - it's just there. • Auto-opens links: Share a link from Safari or any app on iPhone, and it automatically opens in your browser when your Mac wakes. No copying, no pasting - just lift the lid. • Stays visible: Floating reminder windows keep your current task always visible while you work. Jump between apps and tabs without losing your focus. • Syncs everywhere: iCloud keeps everything synced across Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch. Start on Apple Watch or iPhone, see it on Mac. PERFECT FOR YOUR WORKFLOW While jogging: Dictate a reminder on Apple Watch. It appears instantly when your Mac wakes. During commute: Send reminders from iPhone. They're waiting on your Mac when you arrive. At work: Stay focused on what matters. WakeMinder prevents context switching and keeps your workflow smooth. While browsing: Share links from Safari or Notes on iPhone. They automatically open in your browser the moment you lift your Mac lid. WAKEMINDER PRO FEATURES • Instant Wake Alerts – Reminders appear the moment your Mac wakes, no action needed • Apple Reminders Integration – Create, edit, and sync seamlessly across Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch • Flexible Scheduling – Set reminders for On Wake, After 1–3 Hours, Tomorrow, or Custom Date and Time • Apple Watch Support – Dictate reminders hands-free, even when your phone isn't nearby • iCloud Sync – Automatic sync keeps reminders, notes, and tasks updated across all Apple devices • Quick Links and Notes – Share directly from Safari, Notes, or any app to WakeMinder. Links automatically open in your browser when your Mac wakes • Reminder History – View, edit, and reschedule reminders anytime • Focus-Driven Design – Built specifically for productivity, attention management, and workflow clarity WHO IT'S FOR • Professionals who need instant clarity when starting work on their Mac • Creatives managing multiple projects and jumping between tasks • People with ADHD or focus challenges who need automatic, not manual reminders • Anyone who values intentional, distraction-free productivity • Knowledge workers who lose context switching between apps and tabs • Students who want to stay on track while researching and studying WakeMinder is the productivity app that actually works with your brain, not against it. No complex setup, no overwhelming dashboards - just clear reminders that appear exactly when you need them. Requires WakeMinder PRO subscription. By using this app, you agree to Apple's Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Nocast4 screens
WakeMinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nocast at none against WakeMinder's 3. Nocast also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). WakeMinder's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 17 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WakeMinder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Nocast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nocast ships an update every 17 months, WakeMinder weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nocast versus WakeMinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNocastWakeMinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—76.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEMIR BAYDEMIROmar Sherif

In-app purchases

None

Nocast

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

WakeMinder

Subscriptions2
  • WakeMidner PRO - Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • WakeMinder PRO - Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • WakeMinder PRO - Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Nocast free?
Nocast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WakeMinder free?
WakeMinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nocast or WakeMinder have ads?
Neither Nocast nor WakeMinder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nocast or WakeMinder?
Nocast ships an update every 17 months, and WakeMinder weekly. Most recently, Nocast was updated on October 28, 2026 and WakeMinder on October 8, 2026.

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