Comparison

Recurrence vs FocusFlow Pomodoro

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

FocusFlow Pomodoro

Features
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Stay focused, beat procrastination, and get more done — without subscriptions, accounts, or distractions. FocusFlow Pomodoro is a beautifully simple, modern Pomodoro timer designed to help you work with intention and maintain deep focus throughout your day. Whether you’re studying, coding, working remotely, or building better habits, FocusFlow keeps you locked in with clean visuals, smooth animations, and a workflow-friendly design. Why FocusFlow Works • No sign-up, no subscriptions — open the app and start focusing instantly. • Modern Pomodoro Timer — customizable focus and break intervals that match your productivity style. • Minimalist Interface — calming UI built to reduce friction and help you flow. • Daily & Weekly Stats — track your streaks and stay motivated as your focus improves. • Background Mode — keep your session running even when the app is closed. • Focus Notifications — gentle reminders so you never miss a break or session. • Lightweight & Fast — designed to perform smoothly on any device. Built for Students, Creators, and High-Performers FocusFlow helps you structure your day, train your attention, and complete tasks with confidence. Small, consistent focus sessions compound into big wins — and FocusFlow makes that effortless. Your Focus, Your Flow. Get started instantly. No login. No paywalls. Just a clean, effective tool that helps you do your best work every day.

Screenshots

Recurrence4 screens
FocusFlow Pomodoro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusFlow Pomodoro at none against Recurrence's 3. FocusFlow Pomodoro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. FocusFlow Pomodoro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recurrence ships an update every 3 weeks, FocusFlow Pomodoro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Recurrence versus FocusFlow Pomodoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecurrenceFocusFlow Pomodoro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (326 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings326 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShayes Apps LLCNick Hoyt

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
Show 11 more
  • 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

FocusFlow Pomodoro

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

FocusFlow Pomodoro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Recurrence free?
Recurrence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusFlow Pomodoro free?
FocusFlow Pomodoro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Recurrence or FocusFlow Pomodoro have ads?
Neither Recurrence nor FocusFlow Pomodoro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recurrence or FocusFlow Pomodoro?
Recurrence ships an update every 3 weeks, and FocusFlow Pomodoro fortnightly. Most recently, Recurrence was updated on October 16, 2026 and FocusFlow Pomodoro on September 30, 2026.

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