Comparison

Recur.it vs Dutiful

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

Head to head
About

Recur.it

Features
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Recur.it: The Ultimate Maintenance Minder Never miss an oil change, filter replacement, or chore again. Recur.it is the simple, powerful app for tracking maintenance on everything you own—from your car and home appliances to industrial machinery and rental properties. Stop relying on messy spreadsheets or paper logs. Our app is built for effortless organization, providing accurate due dates, not just guessing games. ⋆ Why Choose Recur.it? ⋆ Flexible Tracking Modes: The app is engineered to handle all types of assets and service schedules: Mileage-Based: Ideal for cars, trucks, and motorcycles (e.g., every 5,000 miles). Hours-Based: Perfect for machinery, generators, tractors, or boats (e.g., every 100 engine hours). Time-Based: Excellent for home chores, filters, or inspections (e.g., every 6 months or 90 days). Smart, Predictive Reminders: Our calculation engine does the heavy lifting. For mileage- and hours-based intervals, Recur.it analyzes your recent usage rate to estimate the exact calendar date the service will be due. Get reliable notifications on the due date. Log & Document Everything: Quickly log completed service entries with date, mileage, or hours. This creates a complete, professional service history for all your assets, which is invaluable for maintenance planning and resale value. Built for Collaboration (Optional): Cloud Backup: Create an account for secure cloud backup and instant cross-device syncing. Group Sharing: Share any maintenance Group (like a "Family Car" or "Flea and Tick" for a pet) with other Recur.it users to coordinate tasks and log entries together. Recur.it takes the hassle out of keeping up with the small things, ensuring your equipment lasts longer and performs better.

About

Dutiful

Easily track recurring tasks and never forget when you last did something. Add custom or pre-made tasks, set their frequency, and log completion with a single tap. Receive gentle reminders when it's time to repeat an action.

Highlights
  • Track recurring tasks
  • Customizable task frequency
  • One-tap logging
  • Gentle reminders
  • Home & Lock Screen widgets
  • Library of 120+ pre-made tasks
Features
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Ever stood in the shower thinking "wait… when did I last replace this?" Dutiful is the simplest way to track the things you do every so often - and never wonder again. Add a task once (from a library of 120+ ready-made ones, or your own), tell Dutiful how often it should happen, and tap "Did it!" whenever you do it. That's the whole app. It quietly keeps the clock and nudges you - gently, on time - when something's due. PERFECT FOR • Health - dentist, hygienist, eye exam, blood test, meds • Home - water filter, air filter, smoke alarms, deep clean • Car - wash, oil change, tire pressure, service • Personal, pets, hobbies, tech, and life admin - passports, taxes, insurance WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT • Log in one tap - or swipe, or long-press. It's rare, so it's never in your way. • Reminders that actually fire, right when it's due. • Home & Lock Screen widgets so you can glance at what's coming up. • Colorful, friendly, emoji-first. Never naggy. • No account, no ads, your data stays on your device. Privacy Policy: https://karasik.co/apps/dutiful/privacy Terms of Service: https://karasik.co/apps/dutiful/terms Contact Us: https://karasik.co/apps/dutiful

Screenshots

Recur.it4 screens
Dutiful4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Recur.it at none against Dutiful's 1. Dutiful's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 months). 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. Dutiful sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Recur.it asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recur.it ships an update every 6 months, Dutiful daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Recur.it versus Dutiful: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecur.itDutiful
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn GrayYaron Karasik

In-app purchases

None

Recur.it

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dutiful

One-time1
  • Dutiful Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Recur.it free?
Recur.it is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dutiful free?
Dutiful is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Recur.it or Dutiful have ads?
Neither Recur.it nor Dutiful shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recur.it or Dutiful?
Recur.it ships an update every 6 months, and Dutiful daily. Most recently, Recur.it was updated on October 13, 2026 and Dutiful on October 8, 2026.

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