Comparison

Recur vs FastlyCal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Recur

This app helps you track your recurring expenses and manage your budget effectively. Visualize your spending habits with insightful charts and receive timely reminders to avoid missed payments. It offers a privacy-focused approach, keeping your financial data secure.

Highlights
  • Subscription tracking
  • Budget management
  • Spending charts
  • Home screen widgets
  • iCloud sync
  • Currency conversion
  • Customization options
Features
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Never miss a subscription payment again. Recur is your personal subscription manager that helps you track, organize, and stay on top of all your recurring expenses. KEY FEATURES: • Track all subscriptions in one clean dashboard • Get timely reminders before charges hit your account • Monitor spending with detailed analytics and charts • Get a private summary of your subscriptions with Apple Intelligence • Organize by category (Entertainment, Utilities, Health, Finance, and more) • Apple Watch app for quick access on the go • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • iCloud sync across all your devices WHY RECUR? • Simple, intuitive design - no learning curve • No complicated setup • Your data stays private - no account required • Works offline - no internet needed to track • Reminders and iCloud sync are included with Recur Pro Perfect for managing Netflix, Spotify, gym memberships, streaming services, utility bills, software subscriptions, and any other recurring payment. Take control of your finances today!

About

FastlyCal

This lightweight finance app helps you organize recurring payments without unnecessary features. It provides a clean dashboard for monthly spending, payment reminders, and currency support, all while being fast and offline-friendly.

Highlights
  • Organize recurring payments
  • Monthly spending overview
  • Payment due reminders
  • Support for all billing cycles and currencies
  • Offline functionality
  • Tiny app size
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The lightweight subscription tracker that just works! FastlyCal keeps your recurring payments organized without the bloat. Lightning Fast & Lightweight • Tiny app size with zero bloat • Instant startup and smooth performance • No account required - works offline • Built with native iOS technologies only Essential Features Only • Clean dashboard with monthly spending overview • Reminders before payments are due • Simple toggle to pause unused subscriptions • Support for all billing cycles and currencies Focused & Simple • No complex features you'll never use • No ads, tracking, or subscription required • Just the essentials: track, remind, save money • Perfect for users who want simplicity Why choose a heavyweight subscription manager when FastlyCal gives you everything you need in a tiny, package - Download now to get your subscriptions sorted!

Screenshots

Recur4 screens
FastlyCal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FastlyCal at 100% against Recur's 59%. FastlyCal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support 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. Recur sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. FastlyCal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recur ships an update monthly, FastlyCal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Recur versus FastlyCal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecurFastlyCal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwapnanil DholAnzah Khan

Customer experience

Recur

Written reviews17 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative35.3%

FastlyCal

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Recur

Subscriptions3
  • Recur Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Recur Pro Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Recur Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Recur Pro Lifetime$24.99
None

FastlyCal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Recur free?
Recur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FastlyCal free?
FastlyCal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Recur or FastlyCal have ads?
Neither Recur nor FastlyCal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recur or FastlyCal?
Recur ships an update monthly, and FastlyCal every 3 days. Most recently, Recur was updated on November 3, 2026 and FastlyCal on October 30, 2026.

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