Comparison

Strides vs RecurEase

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

Head to head
About

Strides

Organize your life by tracking habits, routines, and goals in one place. Utilize over 150 templates or create your own, with progress reports and reminders to keep you motivated and on task. Supports various tracker types for different needs.

Highlights
  • 150+ customizable tracker templates
  • Progress reports and charts
  • Unlimited reminders
  • Integration with Apple Health
  • Sync across iPhone, iPad & Mac
  • Four tracker types (streak, milestone, average, target)
Features
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Imagine having all of your most important habits, routines and goals together in one simple to do list. Now you can! With Strides, you can track good or bad habits, SMART goals, and more. Keep up with reminders to hold you accountable and charts to keep you motivated. Explore new ways to manage your life with over 150 templates and the ability to create your own trackers. Get organized with a daily checklist to help create your perfect routine. Keep up with what you’ve accomplished with progress reports that compile your goals, projects and progress all in one place. Set up reminders and add notes to ensure you’re on track and on task. Track anything you want with four types of trackers. Streak calendars let you keep up with your success rate, and milestone calendars help you to keep up with project timelines. Want to keep track of a repeating number? Check out the Average tracker. Looking to hit a goal by a specific date? Give the Target tracker a try. Start keeping track of your habits and goals anywhere you go. Download today to get organized and create the perfect routine with Strides. TRACKERS: - 150+ templates to choose from, or create your own customized tracker - Progress Reports with everything in one place - View charts with history, streak, success rate and more - Unlimited reminders to set yourself up for success ADDITIONAL FEATURES: - Integration with Apple Health - Sync between iPhone, iPad & Mac - Add notes to logs and trackers - Reminders to keep you on track SEE WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: "I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU! Strides is one of the most useful apps out there. Nowadays, I can't even imagine myself without it :)” ~Leyla "Amazing app. The sheer amount of flexibility with what you can track with Strides is amazing." ~Carlo "My life has become so much more organized and fulfilled since I started using your app. I really appreciate it!” ~Micah "Best tracking app. I love, love, love this app! This is exactly what I've been looking for for two or three years. I can track multiple goals and see them all on one screen. Perfect!" ~Kate – Strides is free forever to track what's most important to you. If you want to get even more out of it and support development, you can upgrade to Strides Plus with a monthly or annual subscription - or with a one-time purchase of the lifetime plan - to unlock all premium features, including Unlimited Trackers, sync between iPhone, iPad & Mac, Tags & Filters, Today List, Export Data, Goal Notes and more. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. – Read our full Privacy Policy / Terms of Use: https://www.stridesapp.com/privacy.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Keep making strides!

About

RecurEase

Features
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Take control of your subscriptions and recurring expenses with RecurEase. From streaming services to software, gym memberships to utility bills—subscriptions add up fast. RecurEase makes it simple to see everything in one place, track spending, and avoid surprise charges. Key Features • Automatic Tracking – Quickly add and organize your subscriptions & bills. • Spending Insights – See monthly and yearly costs at a glance. • Smart Reminders – Get notified before payments are due, so you’ll never miss a renewal. • Supports Any Service – Works with streaming, cloud storage, gaming, fitness, utilities, insurance, and more. • Private & Secure – Your data stays safe, with no unnecessary sharing. Why RecurEase? • Avoid forgotten subscriptions eating into your budget. • Spot where you can save money and cut unused services. • Stay organized and stress-free with all recurring costs in one app. Whether you’re managing a few subscriptions or dozens, RecurEase gives you peace of mind and more control over your finances. Try it today—simplify your subscriptions and start saving! By downloading or subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy: https://www.recurease.co.za/privacy and Apple’s Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Strides4 screens
RecurEase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Strides at none against RecurEase's shown. Strides also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Strides sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and RecurEase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Strides versus RecurEase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStridesRecurEase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoals LLCJames Ostrowick

Bugs and requests

Strides

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes after iOS 14.8 update
  • Incorrect data logging and display issues
  • Notification bugs showing outdated information

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow more than 3 habits in free version
  • Add time tracking and time-based goals
  • Improve syncing and notification reliability
  • Introduce more customization and organization options
  • Provide a one-time purchase option instead of subscription

RecurEase

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Strides

Subscriptions6
  • Strides Plus$4.991 Month
  • Strides Plus$7.991 Month
  • Strides Plus$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Strides Plus7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Strides Plus7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Strides Plus1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Strides Plus$39.99
  • Strides Plus$99.99
  • Strides Plus$149.99
2 purchases

RecurEase

Subscriptions2
  • RecurEase Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • RecurEase Premium Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Strides free?
Strides is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RecurEase free?
RecurEase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Strides or RecurEase have ads?
RecurEase shows ads; Strides does not.
Which is updated more often, Strides or RecurEase?
Strides ships an update fortnightly, and RecurEase fortnightly. Most recently, Strides was updated on November 8, 2026 and RecurEase on October 30, 2026.

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