Comparison

Recurrence vs China Key

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

China Key

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Stay connected with your shipments in real-time! The ChinaKey App lets you monitor your orders from start to finish. Receive instant updates on shipment status, estimated delivery times, and more—all from the convenience of your mobile device. With a user-friendly interface and reliable notifications, you’ll never lose sight of your packages again. Download the ChinaKey App today and experience shipping like never before!

Screenshots

Recurrence4 screens
China Key4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: China Key at none against Recurrence's 3. China Key also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Recurrence's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, ads 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. Recurrence sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. China Key asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recurrence ships an update every 3 weeks, China Key every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Recurrence versus China Key: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecurrenceChina Key
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (326 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings326 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB28 MB
Age rating4++17
DeveloperShayes Apps LLCMEGABEE SAL

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

China Key

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
None

China Key

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Recurrence free?
Recurrence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is China Key free?
China Key is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Recurrence or China Key have ads?
Neither Recurrence nor China Key shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recurrence or China Key?
Recurrence ships an update every 3 weeks, and China Key every 11 months. Most recently, Recurrence was updated on October 16, 2026 and China Key on October 9, 2026.

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