Could've vs Recursa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Tracks social media screen time
- Calculates lost wages
- Estimates unread books
- Highlights missed moments
- Promotes offline activity
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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.
Recursa
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Could've | Recursa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Haoran Fu | Viesturs Proskins |
In-app purchases
Could've
No in-app purchases
Recursa
No in-app purchases









