SinceRec
SinceRec is a lifestyle utility for tracking elapsed time between recurring events, designed for individuals and small groups on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
It removes the cognitive cost of manual tracking by providing a simple, shared interface for household maintenance and personal milestones.
For Individuals and small groups needing to track recurring household tasks, anniversaries, or personal habits.
What does it look like?
Key features
Allows multiple users to view and update elapsed time for specific shared items, creating network effects within households.
Enables invitation of members to shared items via generated QR codes or direct links, acting as a low-friction acquisition channel.
Configures recurring alerts for specific items to track maintenance or habits, driving re-engagement.
How much does it cost?
SinceRec is offered as a free utility with no visible in-app purchases or subscription tiers, limiting immediate monetization.
Velocity
Dormant developmentUX improvementsShow more...
SinceRec has seen no development activity for 964 days. The project shows no signs of active maintenance or feature updates. Given the lack of releases for over two and a half years, the app is classified as a zombie project.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for SinceRec
How's the Lifestyle market?
SinceRec operates as a niche lifestyle utility, maintaining a 4+ content rating on iOS since its 2022 release. The lack of recent updates suggests a stable, low-maintenance position rather than active market expansion.
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Key takeaways for SinceRec
Where is it heading?
The lifestyle utility market is consolidating around broader task managers, leaving niche trackers like SinceRec in a stable but stagnant position. The PM must ensure the core sharing mechanism remains compatible with current iOS versions to prevent churn, as the lack of active development makes the app vulnerable to any OS-level breaking changes.
- The 32-month development hiatus indicates a maintenance-only posture, which limits the ability to respond to emerging competitive features.
- SinceRec's simple shared-tracking utility remains a stable niche, provided the core sharing mechanism continues to function on current iOS versions.
The SWOT
- Shared-item tracking mechanism enables household coordination without complex project management overhead
- Localized marketing in high-frequency household task segments could capture users seeking simpler alternatives
Next best moves
Audit core sharing mechanism because the 32-month development gap risks OS-level compatibility → maintain baseline utility
The counter-intuitive read
The lack of updates is a feature, not a bug…
Read the full takeBottom line
SinceRec provides a functional shared-tracking utility, but the 32-month development silence limits its ability to compete with evolving task-management tools. The PM should prioritize a stability audit to ensure the core sharing mechanism remains viable before considering any feature expansion.
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Is SinceRec suitable for tracking household chores?
Does SinceRec require a subscription?
What are the alternatives to SinceRec for shared task tracking?
Sources
- [1] App Store
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