Comparison

addTaskManager vs Recurrence

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

Head to head
About

addTaskManager

This task manager helps individuals, especially those with ADHD, organize scattered to-do lists into clear, actionable steps. It uses a unique framework to assess, decide, and do, transforming chaos into focused productivity without unnecessary complexity.

Highlights
  • ADHD-friendly task management
  • ADD Framework (Assess, Decide, Do)
  • Quick task capture
  • Universal search
  • Real-time sync across devices
  • Share and collaborate
  • AI summaries (on-device)
Features
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ADHD planner and task manager built for brain dumps, hyperfocus, and scattered to-do lists. Turn chaos into clear next steps with the ADD framework. addTaskManager gives ADHD brains, busy professionals, and students a structured path from scattered to do lists to finished tasks — without the complexity of traditional task managers. A real ADHD planner, that works with your brain, not against it. The ADD Framework • Assess – Dump all your tasks, ideas, and projects here without worrying about priorities or deadlines. Just get them out of your head. • Decide – Review what you've captured. Assign contexts, set priorities, and schedule what needs scheduling. Move items forward when you're ready. • Do – Your focused workspace. Only what you've decided to work on appears here, organized by time: today, this week, this month. Features That Actually Help • Quick Capture – Add a task in seconds. Decide where it belongs later. • Universal Search – Find any task, project, or idea instantly across all realms from one search bar. • Real-Time Sync – Your task manager seamlessly syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. Start on your phone, continue on your tablet. • Share & Collaborate – Invite others to shared collections. Everyone stays in sync automatically through CloudKit. • ZenStatus – See how many items are in each stage of your workflow at a glance. • AI Summaries – Intelligent insights about your tasks and patterns. On-device processing means your data stays private. (Requires iOS 18.1+ with Apple Intelligence) • Collections – Group related items across all realms. Create a collection for a project, a client, or any way you organize your work. Built for Focus No gamification. No social features. No complexity for complexity's sake. Just a clear path from "I have too much to do" to "I know exactly what to do next." Works well for anyone who feels overwhelmed by traditional task managers — particularly those with ADHD who benefit from externalizing thoughts and breaking work into clear stages. Privacy First All your data stays on your devices and in your personal iCloud. AI features process entirely on-device. We don't have access to your tasks.

About

Recurrence

This app helps you manage and track all your repeating tasks, from bills to pet care. It goes beyond simple reminders by logging past completions, notes, and important details, creating a comprehensive history of your activities. Stay organized and never miss an important recurring event again.

Highlights
  • Task tracking with customizable repeats
  • Task sharing via iCloud
  • Task organization and search
  • Task customization with notes and history
  • Siri Shortcut support
  • Full task history and notes
  • Widget support for Home and Lock Screens
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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Recurrence helps you manage and track everything relating to the repeating tasks in your life so you never miss a thing again. Recurrence is more than just another app that reminds you what needs to be done — it tracks what you did, too. An example: you have a pet that needs medication. Maybe it needs checkups at the vet, too. Recurrence can remind you when you need to do give it the medication it needs as well as to arrange a visit to the vet, all while tracking things from past ones — what it weighed during the last visit, which medication was prescribed, and anything else you think might be handy! By changing the way you think about reminders and repeating tasks, Recurrence becomes more than an app that reminds you to do things — it becomes the place that tracks your entire life as well. Recurrence features include: ◆ Task tracking and customizable repeats Create tasks that repeat when you need them to with customizable options including a lock that prevents a task from being checked off before it's ready. ◆ Task sharing iCloud sharing support so you can complete items with a spouse, friend, or family members. ◆ Task organization Categorize your tasks so you'll always be able to find what you're looking for. Or just search, it's up to you! ◆ Task customization Tasks can be configured to show all kinds of information including the number of occurrences, the last completion, notes, and more. ◆ Siri Shortcut support Mark tasks as completed using nothing but your voice. ◆ Full task history and notes You'll see when tasks were completed as well as notes from each completion, great for tasks that you want to keep a track of over time. ◆ Full widget support Now you can see your recurring tasks right on your Home Screen or Lock Screen. ◆ Cross-device support Your tasks follow you from iPhone to iPad to Mac and back again with seamless syncing. Recurrence is a free download with a five-task limit. Unlock unlimited tasks with Recurrence Premium — available as a monthly or annual subscription, or lifetime purchase. Premium subscriptions can be canceled at any time, but will renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the next payment is due. For more information, see our privacy policy & terms of use: https://www.shayesapps.com/policies

Screenshots

addTaskManager4 screens
Recurrence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Recurrence at none against addTaskManager's shown. Recurrence also leads on ratings volume (316 vs 2). addTaskManager's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. addTaskManager sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Recurrence sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

addTaskManager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recurrence has 316 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

addTaskManager ships an update weekly, Recurrence every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
addTaskManager versus Recurrence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteraddTaskManagerRecurrence
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (316 ratings)
Positive reviews—82.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2316 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDragos RouaShayes Apps LLC

Customer experience

addTaskManager

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Recurrence

All ratings316 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative12.8%

Bugs and requests

addTaskManager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Recurrence

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Notifications not working despite permissions granted
  • Multiple notifications disappear when one is completed
  • Slow device syncing
  • Widget integration issues
  • Overdue task counter requires multiple completions to clear

Requested features

16 requests
  • One-time task or reminder option
  • Task reordering from main screen
  • Multi-category task assignment
  • Spanish and German language translations
  • Apple Watch app
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  • Sub-tasks or sub-categories
  • Tomorrow view option
  • Specific time scheduling for tasks
  • Calendar view within app
  • Print functionality for weekly schedules
  • Multiple reminders per day (more than daily frequency)
  • Custom color selection for categories
  • Days since last occurrence display in widget
  • Ability to share tasks with family members easily
  • Sound and vibration feedback options
  • Automatic task reset after single completion when overdue

In-app purchases

6 purchases

addTaskManager

Subscriptions5
  • addTaskManager Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • One Year Subscription$13.491 Year
  • addTaskManager Premium7 Days trial$14.993 Months
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  • addTaskManager Premium7 Days trial$29.996 Months
  • addTaskManager Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99
3 purchases

Recurrence

Subscriptions2
  • Recurrence Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Recurrence Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$19.99

Questions

Is addTaskManager free?
addTaskManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recurrence free?
Recurrence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, addTaskManager or Recurrence?
addTaskManager is rated higher. addTaskManager averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Recurrence averages 4.7 from 316 ratings.
Do addTaskManager or Recurrence have ads?
addTaskManager shows ads; Recurrence does not.
Which is updated more often, addTaskManager or Recurrence?
addTaskManager ships an update weekly, and Recurrence every 3 weeks. Most recently, addTaskManager was updated on September 24, 2026 and Recurrence on September 28, 2026.

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