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Add an errand
Android app for location-based reminders
Never forget errands again.
Location-based reminders for errands nearby, without the spam.
7-day free trial No payment info required Then $2.99/mo
Today
Little Errands
Reminder ready
You are near Green Basket. Pick up oat milk if you want.
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Buy milk
Auto-assigned nearby location
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Drop off parcel
Near Post Office
Ready
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Return library book
Saved for later
Privacy
On-device only
Billing
Google Play
How it works
Three simple steps. Real-world timing.
Little Errands keeps the flow light: save what matters, let location do the heavy lifting, and get the reminder when the place is actually nearby.
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Assign a place or let the app detect one
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Get reminded when you're nearby
Feature highlights
Focused reminders that feel useful, not noisy.
The product is built to stay out of the way until a nearby errand actually matters.
Nearby reminders
Get reminders when you are near the place that matters.
Nearby
One good notification
A useful nudge when the place matters.
No all-day reminder spam
No repeated nagging
Less noise
No all-day nagging or useless time-based reminder spam.
Quick add
Buy dishwasher tablets
Default
Auto-assign location
Manual
Optional edit
Simple setup
Add errands quickly and let the app do the rest.
Why it feels better
Built to be simpler than the apps people give up on.
Most location reminder apps ask too much, clutter the experience, and still get the important moments wrong. Little Errands is designed to stay fast, automatic, and calm.
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Less setup, less friction
Other apps make you think about settings you do not really care about, and getting them wrong can ruin the experience. Little Errands keeps the setup simple so you can save the errand and move on.
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Strong defaults instead of too many controls
You should not have to manage things like notify radius, enter vs. leave, or other fine-tuning just to remember milk. Little Errands is opinionated on purpose, so it works without extra decisions.
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Automatic location assignment
If the errand is obvious, you should not have to enter a place manually. Little Errands can assign a nearby location automatically when the task is straightforward, which saves time and keeps creation unblocked.
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Better timing for how you move
Most apps leave the reminder timing entirely up to manual setup. Little Errands adjusts for the difference between walking and driving, so reminders are more useful in real life.
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Calm notifications
Many apps spam reminders and surface the same errand again and again. Little Errands uses clustering, cooldowns, and reset logic so one useful reminder replaces a stream of noise.
The goal is not more control. The goal is getting the reminder right with less effort from you.
Permissions
Permissions
Little Errands uses a small set of permissions so nearby reminders can work reliably, even when the app is not on screen. The goal is clarity, not creepiness.
Precise location
Approximate location is not enough for reliable nearby reminders.
Background location
This lets reminders work even when the app is closed.
Notification permission
This allows Little Errands to show the reminders it has prepared.
Monitoring may resume after reboot.
That helps nearby reminders stay dependable after your phone restarts.
Privacy
Privacy
We do not collect or store your errand and location data. Those stay on your device, so the core reminder details remain local to your phone instead of being sent to us.
Your errands stay yours.
Little Errands keeps the core reminder data on your device rather than sending it to us.
Limited device identifier
We do collect and store a hashed version of your Android ID. This does not include your errand or location data.
No data sharing
We do not share any of this data with anybody. Ever.
No ads
Little Errands has no ads, and it never will.
Pricing
Simple pricing
One plan, billed through Google Play, with enough time to see how it fits into your routine.
7-day free trial
No payment info required
$2.99/month after that
Cancel anytime through Google Play
Google Play billing
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Little Errands?
Little Errands is a location-based reminder app that helps you remember errands when you’re near the right place.
How is Little Errands different from a regular reminder app?
Most reminder apps depend on times, dates, or manual checklists. Little Errands is built around place and proximity, so it reminds you when you’re actually near the errand.
How do I use it?
Add an errand like “pick up dry cleaning” or “buy batteries,” and the app links it to a relevant place close to you. When you’re nearby, it reminds you.
Do I have to set the location for every errand myself?
No. Little Errands can auto-assign a relevant nearby location, or you can choose one manually.
What if the app picks the wrong location or can’t find one?
You can change the location anytime. If the app can’t confidently assign one, the errand stays on your list until you choose it yourself.
What if I miss it or the notification comes too late?
Little Errands is designed to remind you early enough that you can calmly decide what to do, even when you’re driving.
Will Little Errands spam me with notifications?
No. It groups nearby errands into one useful reminder instead of separate alerts.
Will it keep reminding me over and over in the same area?
No. Little Errands uses smart suppression. It’s built to avoid repeating the same reminder again and again in one area.
What if I’m driving?
Little Errands intelligently adjusts what counts as “nearby” based on how you’re moving, so reminders can arrive at a better time whether you’re walking or driving.
Can it remind me about multiple errands in the same area?
Yes. If several errands are close together, Little Errands can group them into one reminder so you can handle them in a single stop or trip.
Why does the app need precise and background location?
Little Errands uses location to know when you’re genuinely near an errand. Precise location improves accuracy, and background location allows reminders to work even when the app isn’t open.
Do you store my errands or location data?
No. Your errands and location data stay on your device and are not collected or shared by the app.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Little Errands does not use accounts.
What happens once I get notified?
The errand stays on your list until you mark it complete. If you don’t, you won’t be spammed repeatedly, and it can notify you again later after a cooldown.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. Little Errands includes a 7-day free trial with ZERO payment info required. No credit card, no mandates, no accounts. Just install and try it out.
What happens after the trial ends?
After the free trial, you’ll need a subscription to continue using the app. Subscription management is handled through Google Play.
Is Little Errands a full productivity app?
No. It’s a minimal app intentionally focused on one job: helping you remember errands when you’re near the right place.
Ready when you are
Start remembering errands at the right moment.
Try Little Errands free for 7 days. No payment info required.