DON'T FORGET is designed to be genuinely useful on the free plan. You don't hit a paywall after a 7-day trial. You don't get ads. You get a fully functional deadline reminder app with real features.

But we also offer a Pro upgrade for people who want more. Here's an honest comparison to help you decide which plan fits your needs.

What You Get for Free

The free plan includes everything you need for basic deadline management:

Up to 3 Active Commitments

You can have up to three active commitments at any time. Completed and expired commitments don't count toward this limit, so you can use the app indefinitely as long as you don't have more than three things on the go simultaneously.

For many people, three is plenty. Research on working memory suggests that managing 3-5 items is optimal. More than that, and things start falling through the cracks regardless of what app you use.

2 Intensity Levels

Free users get access to Chill and Focused intensity levels:

Chill sends gentle, well-spaced reminders. Perfect for low-stakes tasks where you want a nudge without nagging.
Focused provides balanced escalation — reminders increase in frequency as the deadline approaches, but they're not overwhelming.

These two levels cover the majority of everyday use cases: appointments, errands, bills, personal tasks.

Full Escalating Reminders

The core escalating reminder engine is fully available on the free plan. Your reminders still increase in frequency as deadlines approach. This isn't a watered-down version — it's the same escalation algorithm used by Pro.

Home Screen Widgets

Free users can add home screen widgets showing their active commitments. Small, medium, and large widget sizes are all available.

Completely Offline & Private

Privacy isn't a Pro feature. Every user gets the same privacy protection: offline storage, no accounts, no data collection.

What Pro Adds

Pro is a one-time purchase of $2.99. No subscription, no recurring charges, no "Pro trial that auto-renews at $9.99/month." You pay once and it's yours forever.

Unlimited Commitments

Remove the 3-commitment limit. Add as many active commitments as you need.

Who needs this: People managing multiple areas of life (work deadlines, personal tasks, health appointments, financial dates), students juggling many assignment deadlines, or anyone who regularly has more than 3 things they're tracking.

All 4 Intensity Levels

Pro unlocks two additional intensity levels:

Aggressive ramps up reminders sharply. Useful for important deadlines where you need strong accountability — project submissions, applications, bookings.
Relentless is maximum escalation. Reminders come frequently and don't stop until you mark the task as done. Reserve this for deadlines where failure isn't an option — legal filings, medication schedules, critical work deliverables.

Who needs this: Anyone with high-stakes deadlines where missing them has serious consequences. If "Focused" doesn't feel urgent enough for your most important tasks, Aggressive and Relentless fill that gap.

Extended Snooze Options

Free users can snooze reminders with standard intervals. Pro adds extended snooze options — longer snooze durations and more flexibility in rescheduling.

Who needs this: People who sometimes need to delay a reminder by a specific amount (e.g., snooze for 2 hours until after a meeting).

Priority Support

Pro users get faster response times when contacting support. We're a small team, and Pro revenue is what keeps us running, so we prioritize the people who support us financially.

Decision Guide

Stay Free If:

You manage 3 or fewer deadlines at a time. Most people have 1-3 truly time-sensitive commitments at any given time. If that's you, the free plan has everything you need.
Your tasks are moderate urgency. Chill and Focused intensity levels handle everyday deadlines well. Appointments, errands, bills, personal goals — these don't need Aggressive or Relentless escalation.
You're trying the app out. Start free. Use it for a few weeks. If you find yourself hitting the 3-commitment limit or wishing for more intensity options, then consider Pro.

Upgrade to Pro If:

You regularly have 4+ active deadlines. If you're frequently bumping against the 3-commitment limit, Pro removes that ceiling entirely.
You have high-stakes deadlines. If missing a deadline means real consequences — financial, professional, legal — the Aggressive and Relentless intensity levels give you maximum accountability.
You're a student. Students often juggle 5-10+ deadlines simultaneously across multiple courses. The unlimited commitments alone make Pro worthwhile.
You want to support indie development. DON'T FORGET is built by a small team, not a VC-funded startup. Buying Pro directly funds continued development, new features, and platform updates.

Why One-Time Purchase?

We chose a one-time purchase model instead of a subscription because:

Subscription fatigue is real. You already pay monthly for streaming, cloud storage, music, news, and a dozen other services. A productivity app shouldn't add to that burden.
Deadline management doesn't change. Unlike apps that need constant server infrastructure (email, collaboration tools), DON'T FORGET runs entirely on your device. There's no ongoing cost for us to serve you, so we don't pass one on to you.
Lifetime value alignment. When you pay once, our incentive is to make the app so good that you recommend it to others. There's no incentive to create artificial limitations to force renewals.

$2.99 is the price of a coffee. If DON'T FORGET saves you from missing even one important deadline, it's paid for itself many times over.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I try Pro before buying? The free plan is fully functional — it's not a trial. Use it as long as you want. Upgrade only if you need the additional features.

What if I switch phones? Your Pro purchase is tied to your Apple ID or Google account. On a new device, tap "Restore Purchases" in Settings to re-activate Pro at no additional cost.

Do you offer refunds? Refunds are handled by Apple or Google per their standard policies. If you're unsatisfied, contact us at support@appsfoundrylabs.com and we'll help you request a refund through the appropriate store.

Will Pro features expand over time? Yes. Future premium features will be included in your one-time purchase. No additional charges, ever.

The Bottom Line

DON'T FORGET is free by design, not by limitation. The free plan is a complete, useful app. Pro is for people who need more capacity or more intensity — and for people who want to support a small team building something they believe in.

Either way, you get an app that does one thing exceptionally well: making sure you don't forget what matters.