Comparison

Recall vs Plain Tasks

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

Head to head
About

Recall

Features
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Recall is a clean, fast flashcards app built for real progress. Create unlimited sets, study offline, and stay focused with a simple, intuitive design. No clutter, no distractions. Included from the start • Unlimited flashcard sets • Study anytime, even offline • Review as often as you need • Apple Intelligence features (device and region permitting) • No ads, just focused studying Go further with Recall Pro • Study Insights. See accuracy and time trends as you improve • Smart Recommendations. Know what to practice next and what you’ve mastered • Focus on Weak Cards. Spend time where it matters most Designed for focus • Simple swipe study: right for correct, left for try-again • Clean, intuitive interface that stays out of your way • Easily jump in and study for as long as you need Subscription • Recall Pro is an optional subscription that unlocks advanced insights and recommendations • Subscriptions renew automatically and can be managed in your App Store account settings Apple Intelligence features may require compatible hardware, region, and language. Availability varies. Study smarter without ads, noise, or complexity.

About

Plain Tasks

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Plain Tasks is a quiet daily task app for people who want less noise and more focus. Set a small list for today, complete what matters, and let the day end cleanly. Plain Tasks keeps the interface simple: today’s tasks, light history, recurring daily or weekly tasks, and local export. Features: • Simple today-focused task list • Daily and weekly recurring tasks • Adjustable max tasks per day • Completion history • Export as plain text or JSON • 14-day free trial • One-time lifetime unlock • No account • No tracking • On-device storage

Screenshots

Recall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Recall at 2 against Plain Tasks's —. Plain Tasks's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Recall sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Plain Tasks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
Recall versus Plain Tasks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecallPlain Tasks
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack KrollLizzian LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Recall

Subscriptions3
  • Individual7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Family$1.991 Month
  • Individual Yearly$9.991 Year
1 purchases

Plain Tasks

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Recall free?
Recall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plain Tasks free?
Plain Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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