FAQ

Q: What is PetReminder?

A: PetReminder is a macOS desktop app that shows cute pets on your screen when reminders are due. It helps you stay on top of important tasks with adorable animal companions.

Q: Which macOS versions are supported?

A: PetReminder runs on macOS Monterey (12) and later, optimized for Apple Silicon (M-series).

Q: How do I download and install PetReminder?

A: Download from the Mac App Store.

Q: Is PetReminder free?

A: The base app is free to download. Some premium pets are available via in-app purchase.

Q: What pets are available?

A: Currently includes free default pet plus premium breeds: Ragdoll Cat, British Shorthair Cat, Shiba Inu, Corgi, and Husky. More coming soon!

Q: How do I purchase a premium pet?

A: Open PetReminder → Pets tab, browse available pets, and tap "Purchase" to unlock via in-app purchase.

Q: Does PetReminder work offline?

A: Yes. Reminders and pet animations work fully offline. Only pet downloads from IAP require an internet connection.

Q: Does PetReminder upload my data?

A: No. PetReminder is offline-first. All your reminders and settings are stored locally. No data is uploaded to external servers.

Q: How do I update the app?

A: Update through the Mac App Store (recommended) or download the latest release from GitHub.

Q: How do I report bugs or request features?

A: Open an issue in the project repository and include your macOS version, PetReminder version, reproduction steps, and logs if available.

Q: Where are logs and data stored?

A: For sandboxed (App Store) builds:

~/Library/Containers/com.w3cub.reminder/Data/Library/Application Support/com.w3cub.reminder/

Development builds may log to the console or src-tauri directory.

If you need more answers, please open an issue in the repository or consult the full documentation.