Remember the Milk built its reputation on simplicity — clean lists, smart dates, keyboard shortcuts. But after 15+ years, that simplicity comes with serious limitations. No file attachments. Basic collaboration. Clunky mobile apps that feel stuck in 2010.
TaskLoco takes the opposite approach: sticky note simplicity with modern features. Drag files directly onto notes. Set reminders without upgrading. Share notes with your team in real-time. It's what Remember the Milk should have evolved into.
TaskLoco Premium is regularly $9.99/month per person. Right now, charter members can lock in 50% off the regular price — forever. That means $4.99/month per person today. And if our price ever goes up, you still pay half. Always.
Code CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout. First 500 spots only — once they're gone, this offer is gone permanently. Act fast while spots last.
Every Premium subscription includes unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar, and team sharing. Each team member requires a separate subscription. 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8. Cancel anytime.
Free Options: TaskLoco vs Remember the Milk
TaskLoco Lite
- Native iPhone & Android app
- Completely anonymous — no sign-in
- Data stays on your device
- Up to 20 notes
- Free forever
TaskLoco Lite Plus+
- Web app + Chrome extension
- Sign in with Google
- Wall syncs across all devices
- Up to 30 notes
- Free forever
File Attachments: TaskLoco Has Them, Remember the Milk Doesn't
This is the biggest difference between these apps. TaskLoco includes 10GB of file storage with Premium subscriptions. Drag a PDF onto a note, attach photos from your phone, store documents directly with your tasks. Everything syncs across devices.
Remember the Milk has zero file attachment support. None. After nearly two decades, you still can't attach a single file to a task. Want to attach a receipt? Screenshot? Contract? You'll need to use external links or find another app entirely.
For any workflow involving documents, photos, or files, Remember the Milk simply isn't an option. TaskLoco treats file attachments as a basic feature, not a premium add-on.
Reminders and Smart Dates: Both Good, Different Approaches
Remember the Milk pioneered smart date parsing. Type 'tomorrow at 3pm' and it automatically sets the due date and reminder. It's genuinely clever and works reliably across dozens of date formats.
TaskLoco uses a more visual approach — tap the calendar icon, pick your date and time, done. Less magic, more predictable. Both apps send push notifications and email reminders reliably.
The key difference: Remember the Milk charges $39.99/year just to get basic reminders. TaskLoco includes unlimited reminders with every Premium subscription. RTM's free tier gives you exactly zero reminders.
Team Sharing: TaskLoco Wins by Default
Remember the Milk's collaboration features feel like an afterthought. You can share lists with other RTM users, but there's no real-time sync. Changes take time to appear. Comments are basic. Team features feel bolted on to what's fundamentally a personal task manager.
TaskLoco was built for sharing from day one. Share individual notes or entire walls with teammates. Real-time updates — when someone edits a shared note, you see changes instantly. Email notifications keep everyone in sync without constant app checking.
Remember the Milk Pro costs $39.99/year per person for basic sharing. TaskLoco Premium includes full team collaboration at no extra cost.
Pricing: Simple vs Confusing
Remember the Milk uses the freemium trap model. Free tier is deliberately limited — no reminders, no subtasks, basic sync only. Want actual functionality? $39.99/year per person for RTM Pro.
TaskLoco offers two genuinely useful free tiers: Lite (20 notes, works offline, no account needed) and Lite Plus+ (30 synced notes with Chrome extension). Premium adds unlimited notes, reminders, files, and team sharing.
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
Remember the Milk's pricing seems lower at $39.99/year, but you're paying for 2010-era features. No file attachments. Basic mobile apps. Limited collaboration. TaskLoco gives you modern functionality for the same annual cost.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Remember the Milk |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Two options: Lite (20 notes, offline) or Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced) FREE | Limited — no reminders, no subtasks, basic features only |
| File attachments | 10GB storage included with Premium — attach any file type | None — zero file attachment support |
| Reminders | Unlimited reminders included with Premium | Requires Pro subscription ($39.99/year) — none on free tier |
| Smart date parsing | Basic date picker — simple and reliable | Excellent — type 'tomorrow at 3pm' and it works perfectly |
| Offline access | TaskLoco Lite works completely offline, no account needed FREE | Limited offline sync with Pro subscription only |
| Team collaboration | Real-time shared notes with email notifications | Basic list sharing — no real-time sync |
| Mobile apps | Native iPhone and Android apps with full feature parity | Outdated mobile interface — feels like 2010 |
| Chrome extension | One-click webpage capture — save any page as a note FREE | Basic bookmarking — no webpage content capture |
| Subtasks | Nested notes work like subtasks — unlimited depth | Proper subtask hierarchy with Pro subscription |
| Keyboard shortcuts | Basic shortcuts for navigation and quick entry | Extensive keyboard shortcuts — power user friendly |
| Calendar view | Built-in calendar showing notes with due dates | No calendar view — external calendar sync only |
| Search functionality | Full-text search across notes and attached files | Basic task search — no file content search |
| Email integration | Email notifications for shared notes and reminders | Email tasks directly into RTM with unique address |
| Third-party integrations | Limited — primarily standalone app | Extensive integrations with Gmail, Outlook, Google Calendar |
| Tags and organization | Visual wall organization with color-coded notes | Robust tagging system with smart lists and filters |
| Pricing transparency | Clear per-person pricing — no hidden tiers | $39.99/year per person for Pro — freemium limitations |
| Unlimited tasks | Unlimited with Premium — no artificial limits | Unlimited tasks on all tiers |
| Location-based reminders | Not available | Pro subscription includes location reminders |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You need to attach files, photos, or documents to your tasks
- Your team wants real-time collaboration without paying per feature
- You prefer visual organization over complex filtering systems
- You want modern mobile apps that don't feel outdated
- File storage and reminders should be included, not add-ons
Use Remember the Milk if…
- You love extensive keyboard shortcuts and power-user features
- Smart date parsing is essential to your workflow
- You need deep third-party integrations with Gmail and Google Calendar
- Location-based reminders are important for your use case
- You prefer traditional list management over visual note organization
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TaskLoco cheaper than Remember the Milk?
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
Can you attach files to Remember the Milk tasks?
No. Remember the Milk has zero file attachment support after nearly 20 years. TaskLoco includes 10GB of file storage with Premium subscriptions — attach photos, documents, PDFs directly to notes.
Does Remember the Milk work offline?
Only with Pro subscription ($39.99/year) and only for basic sync. TaskLoco Lite works completely offline with no account required — store 20 notes directly on your device.
Which app is better for teams?
TaskLoco. Remember the Milk's collaboration feels like an afterthought — basic list sharing with slow sync. TaskLoco offers real-time shared notes with instant updates and email notifications.
Does TaskLoco have smart date parsing like Remember the Milk?
No. TaskLoco uses a simple date picker instead of natural language parsing. RTM's 'tomorrow at 3pm' feature is genuinely better for quick entry, but TaskLoco's approach is more visual and predictable.
Are Remember the Milk's mobile apps any good?
They feel outdated. The interface hasn't evolved much since 2010, while TaskLoco offers modern native apps for iPhone and Android with full feature parity to the web version.
Which app has better keyboard shortcuts?
Remember the Milk wins here. They offer extensive keyboard shortcuts for power users. TaskLoco has basic shortcuts but focuses more on visual interaction than keyboard-driven workflows.
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