Comparison

Recurrence vs Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola

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

Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola

This app helps you manage tasks and routines with interactive widgets, avoiding intrusive notifications. It offers a simple way to create recurring or one-time tasks, track habits, and organize your schedule with a visually appealing design. Your data is securely stored in iCloud without requiring an account.

Highlights
  • Interactive widgets for task visibility
  • Create recurring or one-time tasks
  • Habit and routine tracking
  • Minimalistic and appealing design
  • iCloud data storage
  • Customizable task icons and colors
Features
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Kola is designed as an app for reminders without annoying notifications. Simple interactive widgets help you to see at a glance deadlines of your tasks, routines and chores. Kola provides an easy way to create recurring or one-time task, guaranteeing a smooth and intuitive experience. EXPLORE UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES Kola is focused on working on recurring/repeating tasks, but you can use it however you want: track your habits, organize your chores, plan your routines. There is also a DISCOVER tab that helps you to get inspired. PRIVACY FIRST You don't need to create an account. All your tasks are stored in iCloud. Kola doesn't track your activity anyhow and ensure your data is secured. CREATE YOUR REMINDERS WITH EASE Experience minimalistic and nicely-crafted design. Kola is designed to be visually appealing and straightforward. The dedicated widget adds a simple instrument to ensure you effortlessly manage your tasks. FLEXIBLE REMINDER OPTIONS In Kola, you can choose any emoji or one of the native Apple icons to associate with your task. There are different colors, recurring type and other options to plan your schedule. Never miss a task with Kola. Its simple and efficient system of visual reminders will help you to stay organized. Download now and simplify your daily routine!

Screenshots

Recurrence4 screens
Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Recurrence at 4.7 against Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola's 3.7. Recurrence also leads on ratings volume (316 vs 3) and review sentiment (83% vs 67%). Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola sells 6 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

Recurrence holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recurrence has 316 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Recurrence's written reviews are positive against 67% of Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recurrence ships an update every 3 weeks, Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Recurrence versus Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecurrenceRecurring Tasks ◎ Kola
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (316 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings316 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShayes Apps LLCOleksandr Kozlov

Customer experience

Recurrence

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

Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

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

Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola

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
6 purchases

Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly Individual7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Family7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Individual7 Days trial$6.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly Family$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium LIfetime Individual$9.99
  • Premium LIfetime Family$14.99

Questions

Is Recurrence free?
Recurrence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola free?
Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Recurrence or Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola?
Recurrence is rated higher. Recurrence averages 4.7 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Recurrence or Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola have ads?
Neither Recurrence nor Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recurrence or Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola?
Recurrence ships an update every 3 weeks, and Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola every 5 days. Most recently, Recurrence was updated on September 23, 2026 and Recurring Tasks ◎ Kola on August 15, 2026.

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