Where Are Apple Reminders Stored?
Apple Reminders live in iCloud-synced lists on iPhone and Mac, stored in the Reminders database. Share lists for family groceries and projects.
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Reminders are system data, not app files. Lists, tasks, tags, subtasks, and attachments sync through iCloud across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Watch. The local database caches per device, with the cloud copy authoritative.
Sharing turns lists collaborative: family groceries, trip packing, and project tasks invite members with per-person assignment. Location and time triggers fire from the system, not the app. Backups ride with device backups and iCloud; there is no separate export beyond sharing and printing.
Where Apple Reminders stores this, by platform
~/Library/Reminders/ (synced via iCloud)
Lists sync via iCloud; local database is cache. Upgrading the database version drops old devices, so update all Apple gear first.
Reminders app > Lists (synced via iCloud)
Same iCloud lists as Mac. Share lists for family use and assign tasks per person. Triggers fire from the system with the app closed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I create a new Reminders list?
Open Reminders, tap Add List, and choose a list type with a color and icon. Smart Lists filter by tags, dates, or locations across all lists. Templates turn a packing checklist into a reusable starter.
Do reminders sync between iPhone and Mac?
Yes through iCloud with Reminders syncing on. Lists, tags, and completed items arrive together. Upgrading the Reminders database version prompts once per account; old devices lose access afterward, so update everything first.
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