# Recurrence vs Buckets

The clearest difference is price: Recurrence at Free against Buckets's $0.99. Recurrence also leads on ratings volume (316 vs 1). Buckets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Buckets 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 1, 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 100% of Buckets's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recurrence | Buckets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recurrence-recurring-tasks/id1494977084/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets-task-organizing/id6739436253/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **316** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 20 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shayes Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412539504) | [Caleb Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586199403) |

## 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


### Buckets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets-task-organizing/id6739436253)

Organize your tasks into distinct categories using a simple interface. This app utilizes AI to sort your to-do items, providing daily cues for your next action. It's ideal for individuals seeking a streamlined approach to task management without complex features.

**Highlights:** AI-powered task sorting, Customizable task buckets, Priority setting, Daily task cues, Visual effects and reminders, Tagging system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recurrence free?

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

### Is Buckets free?

Buckets costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Buckets is rated higher. Recurrence averages 4.7 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while Buckets averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Recurrence or Buckets have ads?

Neither Recurrence nor Buckets shows ads.

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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.*