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Recurrence alternatives
Recurrence compared with 8 alternatives: Due, Apple Reminders, Donetick, GoodTask, Aida Reminder and 3 more.
Recurrence has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99 per year. 6 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RecurrenceThis tool | Free plan · from $7.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Due | From $7.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS |
| Apple Reminders | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Donetick | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| GoodTask | Free trial · from $19.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Aida Reminder | Free plan · from $2.99 one-time | Yes | iOS |
| CheckYourList | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | iOS |
| Nudge | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Reminder Notifications | Free plan · from $0.99 | Yes | iOS |
How each one differs from Recurrence
- From $7.99 one-time
Due
Reminder app for Apple devices that nags until a task is done
- Due starts at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, sold separately. Recurrence starts at $7.99 per year.
- Recurrence has a free plan. Due does not.
- Due also covers natural-language input and menu bar app.
- Recurrence also covers habit tracking.
Suits: People who dismiss a notification and then forget the task
- Free
Apple Reminders
Apple's free to-do app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- Apple Reminders is free. Recurrence starts at $7.99 per year.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Recurrence can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Apple Reminders also covers templates, natural-language input and kanban boards.
- Recurrence also covers habit tracking.
Suits: People who use only Apple devices
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Donetick
Open-source task and chore manager for households and groups
- Donetick starts at $4.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (Donetick Plus, US App Store). Recurrence starts at $7.99 per year.
- Only Donetick lists a web app.
- Only Donetick lists an Android app.
- Only Recurrence lists a macOS app.
- Donetick is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Families and roommates sharing a chore list with fair rotation
- Free trial · from $19.99 one-time
GoodTask
Task manager built on top of Apple Reminders and Calendar
- GoodTask starts at $19.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; the Mac app is $39.99, sold separately. Recurrence starts at $7.99 per year.
- Recurrence has a free plan. GoodTask does not, though it has a free trial.
- GoodTask also covers templates, calendar and kanban boards.
- Recurrence also covers habit tracking.
Suits: People who keep tasks in Apple Reminders and want more ways to view them
- Free plan · from $2.99 one-time
Aida Reminder
Recurring reminders and alarms with voice or music for iPhone
- Aida Reminder starts at $2.99 one-time purchase. Recurrence starts at $7.99 per year.
- Only Recurrence lists a macOS app.
- Aida Reminder also covers calendar.
- Recurrence also covers habit tracking.
Suits: Reminders that repeat on unusual schedules
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
CheckYourList
Reusable checklists for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- CheckYourList starts at $3.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Recurrence starts at $7.99 per year.
- Only Recurrence lists a macOS app.
- Recurrence also covers habit tracking.
Suits: Routines repeated often, such as packing, gym bags and mornings
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Nudge
Recurring daily reminder alarms for iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Nudge starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (US App Store). Recurrence starts at $7.99 per year.
- Recurrence can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Chores and routines that repeat by weekday and never reach a calendar
- Free plan · from $0.99
Reminder Notifications
Recurring reminders by quiet notification for iPhone and iPad
- Reminder Notifications starts at $0.99 in-app purchase for Reminder Notification Pro (US App Store; basis not shown). Recurrence starts at $7.99 per year.
- Only Recurrence lists a macOS app.
- Recurrence also covers habit tracking.
Suits: Recurring reminders for medication, bills and birthdays
Limits worth knowing in Recurrence
- The free version stops at five tasks; more needs Premium or the $19.99 Lifetime Unlock.
- Apple devices only: the App Store listing covers iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision, with no Android, Windows or web version.
- Sync and sharing run through iCloud; the support page says devices must use the same Apple ID and have free iCloud storage.
- The App Store listing gives English as the app's only language.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Recurrence?
The alternatives to Recurrence in this directory are Due, Apple Reminders, Donetick, GoodTask, Aida Reminder, CheckYourList, Nudge and Reminder Notifications. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Recurrence.
Is there a free alternative to Recurrence?
Yes. Apple Reminders is free to use. Donetick, Aida Reminder, CheckYourList, Nudge and Reminder Notifications have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Recurrence alternatives work on Android?
The Recurrence listing does not include an Android app. Donetick lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Recurrence?
Donetick is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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