Comparison

Recurrence vs 5 minute resolutions

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

5 minute resolutions

Build lasting habits with daily 5-minute actions. This app breaks down large goals into manageable daily tasks, fostering consistency and momentum to help you achieve your aspirations.

Highlights
  • Track multiple resolutions
  • Visual streak tracking
  • Progress analytics
  • Smart reminders
  • Home screen widget
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Milestone celebrations
Features
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Finally stick to your New Year's resolutions. We've all been there. January 1st hits, you're motivated, you set big goals... and by February, they're forgotten. The problem isn't you. It's the approach. 5 Minute Resolutions is built on one simple truth: consistency beats intensity. Instead of overwhelming yourself with hour-long workouts or impossible schedules, we help you build unbreakable habits in just 5 minutes a day. HOW IT WORKS Set Your 2026 Goals Whether you want to read more books, exercise regularly, meditate daily, or eat cleaner - we help you define clear, achievable targets. Break It Down We automatically calculate your yearly goal into monthly, weekly, and daily actions. Reading 24 books sounds hard. Reading for 5 minutes? Easy. Build Your Streak Check in daily, watch your streak grow, and feel the momentum build. Every day adds progress toward your goals. Stay Accountable Gentle reminders at your chosen time. A beautiful widget on your home screen. Everything designed to keep you on track without being annoying. FEATURES Multiple Resolutions - Track as many goals as you want. Read more, work out, meditate, learn a skill - all in one app. Streak Tracking - Visual streaks that motivate you to keep going. Don't break the chain! Progress Analytics - See how far you've come with beautiful charts and insights. Smart Reminders - Customizable notifications at the perfect time for you. Home Screen Widget - See your streak and progress at a glance without opening the app. Flexible Scheduling - Daily habits, weekday-only goals, or custom frequencies. You choose. Milestone Celebrations - Hit your targets and get rewarded with satisfying celebrations. Beautiful Design - A clean, warm interface that makes tracking your habits a joy. PERFECT FOR Reading more books Working out consistently Daily meditation and mindfulness Learning new skills Eating healthier Drinking more water Journaling Practicing gratitude Reducing screen time Building any positive habit THE SCIENCE Motivation is unreliable. It spikes and crashes like a sugar rush. Research shows that small, consistent actions create lasting change - not willpower or motivation. The 5-minute method works because: It's too small to fail It builds momentum over time It creates automatic habits It compounds into massive results 5 minutes today. 5 minutes tomorrow. Before you know it, you've read 24 books, worked out 150 times, or meditated for 365 days straight. START FREE Download now and build your personalized 2026 plan in under 2 minutes. Your future self will thank you. Premium unlocks: Unlimited resolutions Advanced analytics Home screen widgets Streak protection No ads Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Recurrence4 screens
5 minute resolutions3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Recurrence at 327 against 5 minute resolutions's 1. 5 minute resolutions's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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 5 minute resolutions sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

5 minute resolutions holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recurrence has 327 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Recurrence versus 5 minute resolutions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecurrence5 minute resolutions
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (327 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings327 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShayes Apps LLCSpeakl Inc.

Customer experience

Recurrence

All ratings326 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative12.8%

5 minute resolutions

All ratings1 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
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

5 minute resolutions

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

5 minute resolutions

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Recurrence free?
Recurrence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5 minute resolutions free?
5 minute resolutions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Recurrence or 5 minute resolutions?
5 minute resolutions is rated higher. Recurrence averages 4.7 out of 5 from 327 ratings, while 5 minute resolutions averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Recurrence or 5 minute resolutions have ads?
Neither Recurrence nor 5 minute resolutions shows ads.

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