Comparison

小想法 vs Recursion

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

小想法

Capture fleeting thoughts and to-do items instantly with voice memos. This app helps you record every idea, no matter how small, and track daily calories for a healthier lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Voice recording for ideas
  • To-do list management
  • Calorie tracking
  • Simple and efficient interface
  • Capture fleeting thoughts
Features
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高效语音备忘录,随时记录每个想法 不放过任何一个闪现的想法。 随时随地用语音记录待办事项、捕获灵光一闪,再小的事,也能被你轻易记录。纷繁世界,用它留下你独有的记忆。 随时记录卡路里,健康每一天。

About

Recursion

Features
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通过Recursion移动产品提供的协作管理工具产品,帮助您进行团队合作和项目管理

Screenshots

小想法4 screens
Recursion3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Recursion at none against 小想法's 3. Recursion also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 小想法 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Recursion asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
小想法 versus Recursion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter小想法Recursion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer玉龙 张少鹏 李

In-app purchases

3 purchases

小想法

Subscriptions3
  • VIP For Month$0.991 Month
  • VIP For Season$1.493 Months
  • VIP For Year7 Days trial$3.991 Year
None

Recursion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 小想法 free?
小想法 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recursion free?
Recursion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 小想法 or Recursion have ads?
小想法 shows ads; Recursion does not.
Which is updated more often, 小想法 or Recursion?
小想法 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Recursion every 3 weeks. Most recently, 小想法 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Recursion on October 4, 2026.

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