Comparison

Recurrence vs Well

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

Head to head
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

About

Well

This app offers a gentle approach to managing recurring tasks and habits. It focuses on what's relevant now, helping you stay organized without feeling overwhelmed. Track multiple items and sync data across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Gentle task and habit management
  • "Today" tab for current focus
  • "Everything" tab for organized browsing
  • Flexible task adjustment
  • Optional non-intrusive notifications
  • Cross-device data sync
Features
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Tasks and habits, without the pressure. Well-Managed quietly brings everything together in one place and offers a gentler approach to managing it — so you can focus on what matters today and let the rest wait. Try the app for free — track up to three tasks/habits at no cost. A subscription is available if you’d like to track more. Designed to feel manageable: - A “Today” tab shows only what’s relevant now, so you can move through your day without feeling overwhelmed. - An “Everything” tab lets you browse all tasks, habits, and recurring items—organized and easy to explore. - Adjust tasks, move them forward, or revisit them later—without guilt or friction. - Optional daily notifications help you stay aware of what’s coming up, without feeling intrusive. - See what’s ready when you need to, and know when the day is simply… enough. Additional details: - Works on iOS devices running iOS 26+ - Also available on macOS via “iPad for Mac” - Data syncs across Apple devices using your Apple ID There are both monthly and annual subscription plan options, which auto-renew at the end of the subscription duration at the annual or monthly subscription price. Cancel before the renewal date to avoid charges. To see subscription plan costs in your local currency, please go to the Settings tab in the app and click on “Subscription". Privacy Policy: https://wellmanagedapp.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://wellmanagedapp.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Recurrence4 screens
Well4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Recurrence at 316 against Well's 2. Recurrence also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Well's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Recurrence sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Well sells 2 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

Well 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

Recurrence ships an update every 3 weeks, Well every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Recurrence versus Well: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecurrenceWell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (316 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings316 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperShayes Apps LLCBelarbre LLC

Customer experience

Recurrence

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

Well

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

Bugs and 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

Well

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Recurrence

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

Well

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Recurrence free?
Recurrence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Well free?
Well is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Recurrence or Well?
Well is rated higher. Recurrence averages 4.7 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while Well averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Recurrence or Well have ads?
Neither Recurrence nor Well shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recurrence or Well?
Recurrence ships an update every 3 weeks, and Well every 6 weeks. Most recently, Recurrence was updated on September 28, 2026 and Well on September 23, 2026.

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