Comparison

Recurrence vs OnceAgo

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

OnceAgo

Features
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Remember when you last did the little things that keep life running. OnceAgo is a calm tracker for recurring tasks, personal routines, and everyday maintenance. Instead of streaks, scores, and pressure, OnceAgo simply helps you see when something was last done and when it may be time to do it again. TRACK ANYTHING Create trackers for things like: • Watering plants • Changing bedsheets • Cleaning the fridge • Replacing your toothbrush • Haircuts • Calling family • Home maintenance • Car maintenance • Personal routines • And anything else you want to remember SEE WHEN YOU LAST DID IT Your dashboard gives you a simple overview of your trackers, including when each task was last completed and when it may be due again. SET YOUR OWN RHYTHM Choose how often you normally want to complete something, whether that's every few days, weeks, or months. GENTLE REMINDERS Enable optional reminders so OnceAgo can let you know when a scheduled tracker is approaching its next target. QUICK COMPLETION HISTORY Mark a tracker as done in seconds and keep a simple history of your previous completions. ADD NOTES Save an optional note with a completion when you want to remember a little more context. WORKS OFFLINE OnceAgo is designed to keep working even without an internet connection. Your changes can sync again when you're back online. HOME SCREEN WIDGET OnceAgo Pro gives you quick access to your trackers directly from your Home Screen. ONCEAGO PRO Use up to three active trackers for free. Upgrade to OnceAgo Pro for: • Unlimited trackers • Home Screen widget access OnceAgo Pro is available as a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. No streaks. No scores. No pressure. Just a simple way to remember the small maintenance tasks that keep your home and life running. Your use of OnceAgo is also subject to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula By downloading or using OnceAgo, you agree to the terms of Apple’s Standard EULA in addition to this Privacy Policy and any other applicable terms.

Screenshots

Recurrence4 screens
OnceAgo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OnceAgo at none against Recurrence's 3. Recurrence's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. OnceAgo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Recurrence versus OnceAgo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecurrenceOnceAgo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (326 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings326 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShayes Apps LLCImran Alam

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

OnceAgo

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

OnceAgo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Recurrence free?
Recurrence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnceAgo free?
OnceAgo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Recurrence or OnceAgo have ads?
Neither Recurrence nor OnceAgo shows ads.

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