CheckYourList vs Recurrence
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
CheckYourList
Reusable checklists for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
Recurrence
Repeating-task tracker for iPhone, iPad and Mac with history
Where they differ
- 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.
At a glance
| CheckYourList | Recurrence | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $3.99 per month, or $19.99 per year | $7.99 per year |
| Free plan | Up to 2 checklists with unlimited items. Unlimited checklists, widgets, daily reminders and more customization need Pro. | Free download limited to five tasks. Premium removes the limit. |
| Free trial | None listed | Free for 1 week before the $7.99 yearly subscription starts |
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Made by | Brighten Labs, LLC | Shayes Apps LLC |
| Price read from | checkyourlist.app | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
Who each one suits
CheckYourList
- Routines repeated often, such as packing, gym bags and mornings
- People who want a checklist with no streaks or habit scores
- Apple Watch users who check items off from the wrist
Recurrence
- Chores, bills and renewals that come around on a schedule
- Keeping a record of when something was last done
- Couples or families sharing recurring tasks on Apple devices
Worth knowing
CheckYourList
- The free version is limited to 2 checklists; widgets and daily reminders are Pro features.
- Apple devices only: the FAQ says there is no Android version yet, and the App Store listing does not include a Mac app.
- Vendor pages disagree on the lifetime price, and the App Store lists two or three prices for each Pro option, so the price shown in the app may differ.
- By design it has no streaks, habit tracking or recurring-task scheduling.
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.
Key features
CheckYourList
- Uncheck All
- A finished checklist is reset with one tap on Uncheck All, so the same list is ready for the next day or the next trip without being rebuilt.
- Apple Watch app
- A standalone watchOS app syncs with the iPhone, so lists can be viewed and items checked off from the wrist.
- iCloud sync with no account
- Checklists sync across iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch through iCloud. There is no login; the press kit says the developer sees none of the data.
- Daily reminders
- A checklist can have a daily reminder that sends a notification at a set time each day. The FAQ lists reminders among the Pro features.
- Widgets
- Home screen and lock screen widgets show how many items are left on a checklist and open it directly. Widgets need Pro.
- Shortcuts and Spotlight
- Apple Shortcuts automations can open a checklist or a group of checklists, and checklists, groups and items are searchable in Spotlight.
Recurrence
- Custom repeat schedules
- Tasks repeat on a schedule or from their last completion, and a lock can stop a task from being checked off before it is due. One-time tasks and pausing a task are also supported.
- Completion history and notes
- Every item lists its past completions, and notes can be attached to the item or to a single completion for later reference.
- Sharing through iCloud
- Items can be shared with a spouse, friend or family member so that either person can complete them.
- Widgets and notifications
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show upcoming items, and notifications can be set to arrive before and after a due date.
- Categories, filters and search
- Items are sorted into custom categories with their own colors, an item can belong to several categories, and the list can be filtered and searched.
- Siri Shortcuts
- Shortcuts mark a task as completed by voice, and a shortcut added in version 10 returns the list of due and overdue items.
Plans
CheckYourList
Free$0
Up to 2 checklists with unlimited items, with iCloud sync and the Apple Watch app.
Pro Monthly$3.99
per month
Unlimited checklists, widgets, daily reminders and more customization. The App Store also lists a $7.99 Pro Monthly purchase.
Pro Yearly$19.99
per year
The same Pro features billed once a year. The App Store also lists a $29.99 Pro Yearly purchase.
Pro Lifetime$24.99
one-time purchase
Pro with a single payment. The FAQ says $24.99 but the press kit says $49.99, and the App Store lists $24.99, $49.99 and $69.99.
Recurrence
Free$0
The app with a limit of five tasks. Version 9.0 removed ads for free users.
Recurrence Premium (monthly)$0.99
per month, inferred; the App Store shows the amount unlabelled
Unlimited tasks. The App Store lists this amount without a period next to the $7.99 yearly subscription.
Recurrence Premium (yearly)$7.99
per year
Unlimited tasks, billed yearly after a 1-week free trial. It renews automatically until canceled.
Lifetime Unlock$19.99
one-time purchase
Unlimited tasks with a single payment and no subscription.
Ways to pay less
CheckYourList
- Annual discount
About 58% less with the yearly subscription
The FAQ gives Pro at $3.99 a month or $19.99 a year. Twelve monthly payments come to $47.88, so the yearly subscription costs about 58% less.
- Lifetime license
One-time lifetime purchase of Pro
Pro can be bought once instead of by subscription. The FAQ gives the price as $24.99; the press kit says $49.99, and the App Store lists $24.99, $49.99 and $69.99.
Recurrence
- Lifetime license
Lifetime Unlock for $19.99
The App Store listing offers a one-time Lifetime Unlock at $19.99 as an alternative to the monthly or yearly Premium subscription.
