Recurrence vs Tidalist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Tidalist
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Tidalist is a visual task management app designed specifically for people with ADHD. It helps you overcome time blindness, stay focused, and complete tasks with confidence — completely offline, no account needed. Why Tidalist? • Task Load (Tide) — See how heavy your open list feels with a calm water-level visual that eases as you finish tasks • Visual Progress — Countdown timers, a daily goal bar, and a week overview at a glance • Subtasks — Split big tasks into small, manageable steps • Recurring Tasks — Hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, plus quick built-in templates • Achievement System — Earn badges and track streaks for completing tasks • Calming Design — Soft teal palette and clear hierarchy to reduce visual stress • Offline First — All data stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking. Core Features (Free) • Up to 20 active tasks • Priority levels (High / Medium / Low) and subtasks • Recurring: hourly / daily / weekly / monthly + 3 built-in quick templates • Task load tide visual, countdown timers, and daily goal progress • Achievement badges and streak statistics • Local notifications and reminders • Week overview with task density • Dark mode • 6 languages (English, 中文, 日本語, 한국어, Français, Español) Tidalist Pro — One-Time Purchase ($4.99) Unlock the full app forever. No subscriptions. • Unlimited tasks • Photo attachments • Custom recurring & template management • Data export / import (JSON backup) • Custom themes • Completion history & advanced statistics Privacy First — Truly Your data never leaves your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no analytics, no tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tidalist at 13.0 against Recurrence's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Recurrence sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tidalist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Recurrence | Tidalist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (326 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 326 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shayes Apps LLC | 鑫 金 |
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
Tidalist
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Recurrence
- Recurrence Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Recurrence Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Lifetime Unlock$19.99
Tidalist
- Tidalist Pro$4.99









