# Recurrence vs DoRepeat

The clearest difference is price: Recurrence at Free against DoRepeat's $5.99. Recurrence also leads on ratings volume (326 vs 7). DoRepeat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (91% vs 83%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Recurrence is free to download; DoRepeat costs $5.99 up front. Recurrence sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DoRepeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Recurrence against 4.7 for DoRepeat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recurrence has 326 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Recurrence's written reviews are positive against 91% of DoRepeat's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recurrence | DoRepeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recurrence-recurring-tasks/id1494977084/reviews) | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dorepeat-recurring-checklists/id1561534712/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **326** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 30 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shayes Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412539504) | [Philipp Sackl-O'Neill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561534714) |

## What reviewers say

### Recurrence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recurrence-recurring-tasks/id1494977084)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recurrence Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Recurrence Premium | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Clean, simple, and intuitive user interface
- 🎯 Excellent for tracking recurring tasks and habits
- ⚙️ Highly customizable task settings and frequencies
- 📊 Detailed completion history and tracking
- 🔔 Flexible notification options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Premium pricing considered expensive by some users
- 📢 Ads appear in free version
- 🔗 Limited free version (only 5 tasks)
- ⚠️ Notification system unreliable for some users
- 🐌 Syncing between devices can be slow

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- One-time task or reminder option
- Task reordering from main screen
- Multi-category task assignment
- Spanish and German language translations
- Apple Watch app


### DoRepeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dorepeat-recurring-checklists/id1561534712)

This app helps you manage recurring tasks and routines by creating reusable checklists. You can tick off items without opening the app and set reminders for lists or individual tasks. Sync your lists across devices for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Reusable checklists, Home and lock screen widgets, Task and list reminders, iCloud sync, Unlimited lists, Color-coded organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recurrence free?

Recurrence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DoRepeat free?

DoRepeat costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Recurrence or DoRepeat?

Recurrence and DoRepeat are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 326 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Recurrence or DoRepeat have ads?

Neither Recurrence nor DoRepeat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Recurrence or DoRepeat?

Recurrence ships an update every 3 weeks, and DoRepeat every 3 weeks. Most recently, Recurrence was updated on October 16, 2026 and DoRepeat on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*