Comparison

Marky Notes vs Rcur

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

Head to head
About

Marky Notes

Features
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Marky Notes is a simple notes app with the following features: • Uses the markdown format to allow for more formatting/structuring of your notes. • Uses a classic folder structure to use your notes later on any device. • Export your notes to a zip file or cloud

About

Rcur

Features
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Rcur helps you keep track of recurring things that are important, but easy to let slip. Use it for routines, chores, check-ins, maintenance, backups, personal care, or anything else you want to remember on a repeating schedule. Rcur keeps your recurring items organised by status: • Needs attention • Due soon • On track • Not started • No reminder Mark an item done with one tap, and Rcur starts counting toward the next interval. You can choose simple daily, weekly, or monthly reminders, set a custom interval, or track something without reminders. Features: • Track recurring items with flexible intervals • See what needs attention at a glance • Record completion history • Use reminder notifications • Choose from multiple visual themes • Sync through iCloud when available • Keep working offline with local storage Rcur is designed to stay simple. No account is required. Rcur is free for up to 5 tracked items and includes 4 themes. Rcur Premium is an optional one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited items and all themes. No subscription.

Screenshots

Marky Notes3 screens
Rcur3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marky Notes at none against Rcur's 1. Marky Notes also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Rcur's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Rcur sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Marky Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marky Notes ships an update every 3 months, Rcur every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Marky Notes versus Rcur: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarky NotesRcur
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDejan BorasChristian Christiansen

In-app purchases

None

Marky Notes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rcur

One-time1
  • Rcur Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Marky Notes free?
Marky Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rcur free?
Rcur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Marky Notes or Rcur have ads?
Neither Marky Notes nor Rcur shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marky Notes or Rcur?
Marky Notes ships an update every 3 months, and Rcur every 2 weeks. Most recently, Marky Notes was updated on October 5, 2026 and Rcur on October 14, 2026.

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