Comparison

Recursa vs SoBusy

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

Head to head
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.

About

SoBusy

Features
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SoBusy is a focused day planner designed to help you organize your time with clarity. Plan your schedule on a clean daily timeline, scan your month at a glance, and keep important events and tasks easy to find. Whether you are managing work, personal routines, or both, SoBusy keeps planning simple and structured. Features: • Daily timeline for clear schedule planning • Monthly calendar view for broader visibility • Built-in to-dos with overdue tracking and daily organization • Recurring events and routines • Favorites for quick access to important events • Tags for better organization • Smart alerts, reminders, and time-to-leave notifications • Event notes, locations, and attachments • Birthdays from your contacts and regional holiday calendars • Apple Calendar sync for seamless two-way integration • Backup and restore support SoBusy is built for people who want a planner that feels straightforward, flexible, and easy to use every day.

Screenshots

Recursa4 screens
SoBusy4 screens

Verdict

The call

Recursa and SoBusy 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 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Recursa versus SoBusy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecursaSoBusy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViesturs ProskinsNikita Egerer

In-app purchases

None

Recursa

No in-app purchases

None

SoBusy

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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