Comparison

Recurrence vs Upkeeping

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

Upkeeping

Features
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Your home has hundreds of tasks that need doing - and most of them are easy to forget. Upkeeping is the quiet assistant that remembers for you. Set a task once, and it reminds you when it's due. Change your filter. Flush the water heater. Clear the gutters. The kind of things that get done when you've got a system, and fall apart when you don't. SIMPLE, RECURRING REMINDERS Set any task on a repeating schedule - monthly, quarterly, annually, or custom. Upkeeping sends you a notification when it's time, and resets automatically when you mark it done. 70+ TASK TEMPLATES INCLUDED Don't start from scratch. Upkeeping comes loaded with maintenance templates organized by category: HVAC, plumbing, lawn & garden, appliances, safety, and more. Tap to add, customize as needed, and you're done. BUILT FOR HOMEOWNERS Upkeeping isn't a generic to-do list. Every feature is designed around the rhythms of home maintenance - seasonal tasks, annual inspections, monthly routines. Whether you just bought your first home or you've been at it for years, Upkeeping makes the responsible stuff feel manageable. CLEAN, DISTRACTION-FREE DESIGN No clutter. No ads. No unnecessary noise. Upkeeping is designed to stay out of your way and surface the right information at the right time. WHAT'S FREE • Up to 5 active recurring tasks • Full access to all 70+ templates • Local notifications with smart scheduling • Dark mode, light mode, and accent color personalization UPKEEPING PRO Unlock the full experience: • Unlimited recurring tasks • Household profiles - create members, assign tasks, and track completions • Photo attachments - remember filter sizes, part numbers, and paint colors • Home screen widgets - see upcoming tasks at a glance • Progress tracking, streaks, and maintenance score • Siri & Shortcuts integration Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings. No data collected by us. Your tasks are stored privately in iCloud and never shared with third parties. Privacy Policy: https://edgedsword.github.io/Upkeeping-Privacy-Policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Recurrence4 screens
Upkeeping4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Recurrence at 17.0 against Upkeeping's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Upkeeping sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recurrence ships an update every 3 weeks, Upkeeping monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Recurrence versus Upkeeping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecurrenceUpkeeping
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (327 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings327 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShayes Apps LLCMichael Murphy

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

Upkeeping

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
3 purchases

Upkeeping

Subscriptions2
  • Upkeeping Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Upkeeping Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upkeeping Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Recurrence free?
Recurrence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Upkeeping free?
Upkeeping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Recurrence or Upkeeping have ads?
Neither Recurrence nor Upkeeping shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recurrence or Upkeeping?
Recurrence ships an update every 3 weeks, and Upkeeping monthly. Most recently, Recurrence was updated on November 3, 2026 and Upkeeping on October 31, 2026.

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