# Homework Pal vs Structured

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Homework Pal at none against Structured's 10. Structured's advantage is ratings volume (169K vs 1.4K) and chart position (#79 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Structured sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Homework Pal asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Homework Pal against 4.8 for Structured. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Structured has 169K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Homework Pal's written reviews are positive against 78% of Structured's.

Homework Pal ships an update weekly, Structured every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Homework Pal | Structured |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homework-pal/id1340538392/reviews) | **[4.8 (169K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/structured-daily-planner-todo/id1499198946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **169K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#79** |
| Size | 4 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Houston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340538391) | [unorderly GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120717165) |

## What reviewers say

### Homework Pal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homework-pal/id1340538392)

Easily manage your schoolwork with this straightforward assignment tracker. Organize upcoming due dates, create assignments and courses, and view all assignment details at a glance. Color-coded courses help you stay on top of your studies.

**Highlights:** Overview of upcoming assignment due dates, Create assignments and courses, Color-coded courses, Edit assignments and courses, Mark assignments as done

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for staying organized
- 💯 Great for tracking assignments
- 🎨 Useful color-coding feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with dark mode and recent updates
- 🗓️ Lack of calendar/scheduling features
- 🕰️ No option to set specific due times
- 🗑️ Deleted user data with app updates

**Reported bugs**

- White text on white background in dark mode
- Assignments disappearing after app updates
- Unable to edit due dates for existing assignments

**Requested features**

- Add calendar view and scheduling options
- Implement recurring assignments and reminders
- Allow users to select preferred week start day
- Add option to view assignments by class or due date


### Structured

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/structured-daily-planner-todo/id1499198946)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Free · Productivity, #103 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers a visual timeline for planning your day, helping you stay focused and productive. It's designed to build effective routines and manage tasks, making time blocking simple and intuitive for busy individuals.

**Highlights:** Visual timeline planner, Drag-and-drop interface, Inbox for quick capture, Sub-task breakdown, Pomodoro focus timer, Calendar and Reminders integration, AI-powered planning

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Structured Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Structured Pro (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Structured Pro (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $34.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly organized and structured
- 🎨 Customizable colors and icons
- ⏱️ Visualizes time and task duration
- 🗓️ Integrates with calendar and reminders
- 🧠 Helpful for ADHD and neurodivergent users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Tedious to change task times
- 🔀 Difficulty rearranging tasks
- 🔍 Lack of search for icons
- 📅 Missing weekly/monthly view
- ⏰ Notifications not customizable

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring subtasks not unchecking properly
- Sync issues between devices
- Glitches when changing task times

**Requested features**

- Drag and drop to rearrange tasks
- Ability to push back all tasks
- Shared calendars and task lists
- Routines and habit tracking
- More icon categories and search


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Homework Pal free?

Homework Pal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Structured free?

Structured is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Homework Pal or Structured?

Structured is rated higher. Homework Pal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Structured averages 4.8 from 169K ratings.

### Do Homework Pal or Structured have ads?

Neither Homework Pal nor Structured shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Homework Pal or Structured?

Homework Pal ships an update weekly, and Structured every 9 days. Most recently, Homework Pal was updated on November 2, 2026 and Structured on November 9, 2026.

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