Comparison

Focalist vs Recursa

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

Head to head
About

Focalist

Manage your tasks efficiently with this fast to-do list app. Set reminders, organize your day, and get notified based on your location. Syncs seamlessly across devices.

Highlights
  • Fast task management
  • Efficient to-do lists
  • Customizable reminders
  • Location-based tasks
  • Cross-platform sync
Features
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A fast and efficient todo/task manager with reminders. Includes cross-platform sync and location-based tasks. • Edit tasks instantly without getting stuck in an item subscreen. It feels as lightweight as editing a document. • Bring your tasks to you. Everything you need to do is brought to the Now view - like your shopping list when you arrive at the grocery store, or the next task on a project. • Instant sync, with offline-first support. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Recursa

Features
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Life returns. You're ready. Recursa helps you track recurring family obligations — from dentist visits to passport renewals — so nothing falls through the cracks. KEY FEATURES • Horizon-Based Planning Organize tasks by time horizons (Today, This Week, This Month, This Quarter) instead of rigid due dates. Life is fuzzy — your task manager should be too. • Family-Centric Track obligations per family member. Know exactly when each person's passport expires or when their next checkup is due. • Quick Capture Inbox Capture tasks instantly, then process them later. GTD-inspired workflow keeps you focused. • Smart Categories Organize by Health, Documents, Home, Finance, and more. Create custom categories that fit your life. • Calendar Sync Optionally sync obligations to Apple Calendar for a unified view of your schedule. • Privacy-First All data stored locally on your device. Optional iCloud sync keeps your data private and secure — no accounts, no servers, no tracking. • Beautiful Design Warm, calming interface designed to reduce anxiety around life admin. Dark mode included. PERFECT FOR • Busy parents managing family schedules • Anyone tracking recurring appointments • People who want a calmer approach to life admin • GTD practitioners looking for a family-focused tool Recursa is free with no ads, no subscriptions, and no data collection. Your family's information stays on your device.

Screenshots

Focalist4 screens
Recursa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Recursa at none against Focalist's 3. 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. Focalist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Recursa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Focalist versus Recursa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocalistRecursa
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid RickardViesturs Proskins

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Focalist

Subscriptions2
  • Focalist Premium (Monthly)$1.491 Month
  • Focalist Premium (Annual)$12.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$46.00
None

Recursa

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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