# Due Gooder vs Recess

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Recess at 100% against Due Gooder's 42%. Recess also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). Due Gooder's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Due Gooder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Recess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Recess holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Due Gooder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Recess's.

Due Gooder ships an update every 4 months, Recess every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Due Gooder | Recess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/due-gooder/id6755054558/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recess-study-then-scroll/id6777757202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 57 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathan Royal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801512253) | [THOMAS JOHN GIRGASH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896528302) |

## What reviewers say

### Due Gooder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/due-gooder/id6755054558)

Organize your academic life with automated scheduling, assignment tracking, and integrated group chats for each course. Sync with your LMS or upload syllabi to never miss a deadline or class.

**Highlights:** LMS sync (Canvas, Brightspace), Syllabus upload, Automated assignment detection, Class event calendar, Deadline and class reminders, Course group chats, Cross-device compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| AI Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| AI Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Recess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recess-study-then-scroll/id6777757202)

This app uses your study materials to create flashcards and quizzes, blocking distracting apps until you complete them. Earn your scroll time by answering questions and building study streaks. It's designed to turn idle phone usage into productive learning sessions.

**Highlights:** AI flashcard generation from notes, PDFs, and slides, Study gate to block distracting apps, Quiz Me and Practice Test modes, Daily study goals and streaks, Exam ramp with test date reminders, Spaced repetition scheduling, Web companion for computer uploads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recess Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Recess Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Due Gooder free?

Due Gooder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Recess free?

Recess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Due Gooder or Recess?

Recess is rated higher. Due Gooder averages 3.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Recess averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Due Gooder or Recess have ads?

Neither Due Gooder nor Recess shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Due Gooder or Recess?

Due Gooder ships an update every 4 months, and Recess every 10 days. Most recently, Due Gooder was updated on October 19, 2026 and Recess on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*