# Recurrence vs Daily Checklist

Recurrence and Daily Checklist both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Recurrence's written reviews are positive against 70% of Daily Checklist's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recurrence sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Daily Checklist sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Recurrence against 4.7 for Daily Checklist. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 327 and 284 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Recurrence's written reviews are positive against 70% of Daily Checklist's.

Recurrence ships an update every 3 weeks, Daily Checklist every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recurrence | Daily Checklist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recurrence-recurring-tasks/id1494977084/reviews)** | [4.7 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-checklist-checkyourlist/id1571623264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **327** | 284 |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 70.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shayes Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412539504) | [Brighten Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830114081) |

## 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


### Daily Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-checklist-checkyourlist/id1571623264)

Create and manage repeatable checklists for daily routines, packing, or cleaning. This app helps you feel less forgetful and overwhelmed by ensuring you have everything you need before leaving the house. It's designed for simplicity and can be synced across devices.

**Highlights:** Create repeatable checklists, Manage daily routines, Packing and cleaning lists, Syncs with iCloud, Home and lock screen widgets, Daily reminders, Shortcuts integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective for routines
- 👍 Great for ADHD and organization
- 👍 Minimalist and clean design
- 👍 Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 👍 Reusable checklists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription/one-time purchase
- 💸 Free version very limited (2 lists)
- 💸 High price for basic functionality
- 💸 Overpriced compared to competitors
- 💸 AI bloat and subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Update destroyed 150 item list
- Watch app doesn't work
- Glitchy, slow loading/adding/removing items
- Text becomes inverted in dark mode (white on white)

**Requested features**

- Ability to re-order lists
- Groups within checklists
- Dark mode support
- Home Screen/Lock Screen widgets
- Sublists or headings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recurrence free?

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

### Is Daily Checklist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Recurrence or Daily Checklist?

Recurrence is rated higher. Recurrence averages 4.7 out of 5 from 327 ratings, while Daily Checklist averages 4.7 from 284 ratings.

### Do Recurrence or Daily Checklist have ads?

Neither Recurrence nor Daily Checklist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Recurrence or Daily Checklist?

Recurrence ships an update every 3 weeks, and Daily Checklist every 2 weeks. Most recently, Recurrence was updated on October 24, 2026 and Daily Checklist on October 25, 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.*