Little Errands is an Android app for location-based reminders that alerts you when you're physically near the place where an errand needs to be done.
What is Little Errands?
Little Errands is a paid Android app (available on Google Play) that takes an errand description and a place as input, then produces a single calm notification when you are nearby. It is built by developer Sammy and stores all errand and location data on-device — no accounts, no cloud sync.
Key Features
- Nearby reminders — Get one grouped notification when you approach a relevant location, not repeated spam. The app adjusts timing based on whether you are walking or driving.
- Auto-assign location — The app can automatically suggest a nearby place for common errands (e.g., “buy milk” → Green Basket), or you can set it manually. If no match is found, the errand stays on your list without a location.
- Smart suppression — Reminders use clustering (multiple errands in the same area become one alert), cooldowns, and reset logic to avoid nagging. The same errand won’t repeat while you remain in the zone.
- No account required — You install, grant location and notification permissions, and start adding errands. No sign-up, no data leaves your device.
- Minimal setup — No trigger radius, enter/exit, or repeat configuration. The app uses strong defaults so you add an errand in seconds.
- Background location — Reminders work reliably even when the app is closed, with monitoring that resumes after reboot.
- Privacy-first — Only a hashed Android ID is collected (for billing through Google Play); your errands and precise location never leave the phone.
Who is it for?
- Busy commuters who often realize they passed a store they needed — the app reminds them while still nearby.
- Drivers who can’t safely check lists — the app delivers an early enough notification so they can decide calmly before passing the place.
- People with repetitive errands (e.g., weekly grocery runs) who want a single nudge instead of multiple calendar alerts or manual checklists.
What can you do with Little Errands?
- Remember to buy something on the way home: Add “pick up oat milk” at 8 AM; forget about it; the app notifies you as you approach Green Basket later that day.
- Handle multiple stops in one trip: Add “drop parcel at Post Office” and “return library book” (both near the same area) — the app groups them into one alert so you make a single stop.
- Avoid distraction while driving: The app adjusts “nearby” distance for speed, so the reminder arrives early enough to plan a safe detour, not a sudden swerve.
How does Little Errands work?
- Add an errand (e.g., “buy batteries”). 2. The app either auto-assigns a nearby location or lets you pick manually. 3. When you later approach that place, you receive a single notification. The errand stays on your list until you mark it complete; if you don’t, a cooldown prevents immediate repeat alerts.
Pricing
Little Errands offers a 7-day free trial (no payment info required) followed by a $2.99/month subscription billed through Google Play. You can cancel anytime via your Play Store account.
FAQ
Do I need to create an account?
No. Little Errands has no accounts — you install, grant permissions, and start using it immediately.
What if the app picks the wrong location?
You can change the location anytime. If the app can’t confidently assign one, the errand stays on your list for manual selection.
Will it spam me with notifications?
No. The app groups nearby errands into one reminder and uses smart suppression (cooldowns, reset logic) to avoid repeating the same alert in the same area.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. The 7-day free trial requires zero payment info — just install and use it.
