PalomaPaloma vs Due: which handles location reminders better?
Due doesn't do location-based reminders — it's built entirely around time, with a distinctive trick: it re-notifies you on a set interval until you mark a reminder done or reschedule it. If what you actually need is "remind me when I get home," Due can't do that natively. Paloma exists specifically for that job.
| Feature | Paloma | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Location-based reminders | Yes | Not supported |
| Persistent auto-snooze until dismissed | No | Yes — Due's signature feature |
| Purchase model | Subscription, 7-day trial then $7.99/wk–$49.99/yr | One-time purchase ($7.99 iPhone, $14.99 Mac), optional $4.99/yr for features released after year one |
| Typed natural-language date/time parsing | Time and place, from one sentence | Time only, no place |
| Siri integration | Yes | Limited — independent reviewers report issues with Siri recognizing the app name |
| Works fully offline, no account | Requires the app's on-device services | Yes |
Where Due wins
The persistent-nag mechanic is genuinely useful for things you must not forget, like medication or a time-critical call. It's a one-time purchase, works fully offline, and doesn't require an account.
Where Paloma's different
Due has no location trigger at all, by design. If the reminder you need is tied to a place, not a clock, that's the whole reason to reach for Paloma alongside or instead of it.
Questions
Can Due remind me when I arrive somewhere?
No. Due's reminders and recurrences are entirely time-based; it has no location or geofence feature.
Can I use Due and Paloma together?
Yes. Keep Due for time-critical reminders you can't afford to miss, and use Paloma for anything tied to arriving or leaving a place.
What does Paloma cost?
A 7-day free trial, then $49.99 a year. Monthly ($14.99) and weekly ($7.99) options are also available.
Not when. Where.
Download Paloma for the location reminders Due doesn't do.
7-day free trial, then $49.99 a year. Cancel anytime.