Recursa vs SelfPilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Recursa
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Life returns. You're ready. Recursa helps you track recurring family obligations ā from dentist visits to passport renewals ā 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 ā 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 ā 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.
SelfPilot
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SelfPilot helps you turn your goals into focused days. Most planning apps give you another list. SelfPilot helps you build a realistic weekly rhythm, plan your day on a clear timeline, block distracting apps when you need focus, and reflect on what actually happened. Start with your goals. Shape your ideal week. Plan today. Protect your focus. Review your progress. Then improve the next week. SelfPilot is for people who want more than a to-do list. It gives you a simple system for turning intention into action ā and defending your plan when distractions get in the way. With SelfPilot, you can: ⢠Define personal goals and keep them visible ⢠Build your ideal week around what matters ⢠Plan each day on a clear timeline ⢠Capture tasks, thoughts, and ideas quickly ⢠Block distracting apps during focus time ⢠Use check-ins to stay accountable ⢠Reflect on your days and weeks ⢠Notice patterns and improve your routine ⢠Create space for focus, recovery, and progress SelfPilot keeps you in control ā one day, one week, one goal at a time.
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Verdict
Recursa and SelfPilot are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Recursa | SelfPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Viesturs Proskins | Thomas Albert Schallert |
In-app purchases
Recursa
No in-app purchases
SelfPilot
No in-app purchases









