PalomaPaloma vs TickTick: which handles location reminders better?
TickTick's Location Reminder is a real feature, available on its free plan, on iOS and Android only. You set it by adding a location to a task through a menu. Paloma's difference is capturing the whole reminder, time and place, out of one typed sentence, with a saved-places list you build up over time.
| Feature | Paloma | TickTick |
|---|---|---|
| Location reminders on free tier | No permanent free tier (7-day trial) | Yes, free, iOS and Android only |
| Typed sentence sets both time and place | Yes | No — location is added via a separate menu on the task |
| Saved places with adjustable radius, reused | Yes | No dedicated places list; location is searched per task |
| Premium price | $7.99/wk–$49.99/yr | $3.99/mo or $35.99/yr |
| What Premium unlocks | Full app after trial | Higher list/task/reminder-per-day limits, not the location feature itself |
| Habit tracking, Pomodoro timer, calendar subscriptions | No | Yes |
| Widgets, Siri capture | Yes | Yes |
Where TickTick wins
TickTick's free tier is genuinely generous, and Premium is cheaper than most alternatives while adding habit tracking, a Pomodoro timer, and calendar subscription syncing that Paloma doesn't try to offer.
Where Paloma's different
There's no separate location field to open. Type "go to the print shop to copy the brochure" the way you'd say it, and Paloma reads the errand, the place, and the trigger from that sentence, then remembers the place for next time.
Questions
Is TickTick's location reminder really free?
Yes, per TickTick's own feature pages, Location Reminder is available on the free plan, though only in the iOS and Android apps, not on desktop or web.
Can I use TickTick and Paloma together?
Sure. Some people keep habits, Pomodoro sessions, and general task lists in TickTick and use Paloma just for reminders they'd rather type as a sentence than fill in as a form.
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.
No field to open. Just type it.
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