Comparison

Could've vs Recursa

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

Head to head
About

Could've

This app quantifies the opportunity cost of social media usage by converting lost screen time into tangible losses like unearned wages or missed personal moments. It encourages users to re-evaluate their time allocation and prioritize offline activities.

Highlights
  • Tracks social media screen time
  • Calculates lost wages
  • Estimates unread books
  • Highlights missed moments
  • Promotes offline activity
Features
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What could you have done with all the time you've spent on social media? Designed by FriendCircle.xyz, Could've reveals the true opportunity cost of your screen time—converting lost hours into lost wages, unread books, and missed moments. Time is the only currency you can't earn back. Spend it where it matters. Real life happens offline.

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

Could've3 screens
Recursa4 screens

Verdict

The call

Could've and Recursa are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Could've versus Recursa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCould'veRecursa
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaoran FuViesturs Proskins

In-app purchases

None

Could've

No in-app purchases

None

Recursa

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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