JournalReminders vs Deadlines
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
JournalReminders
This app combines a to-do list with journaling features. It syncs with your device's reminders, offers smart delay options, and allows you to write and review journal entries. "On This Day" helps you revisit past experiences.
- Syncs with Reminders app
- Smart Delay for reminders
- Journal entry creation
- Review completed reminders
- "On This Day" feature
- Calendar event integration
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To-do list app with timer. Reminders tab โข Syncs with Reminders app. (Required.) โข Favorites for quick reminder creation. โข Smart Delay scatters reminders throughout today or a month. Write tab โข Write journal entries. Review tab โข Review today's completed reminders before saving to journal. Read tab โข Read journal entries. โข "On This Day" shows past entries from the same date. See where you spent time. Settings tab โข Copy Calendar events to Reminders. Support: vibecoder.company@gmail.com
Deadlines
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Stay on top of your deadlines with the new deadline tracker app for iOS. Designed for professionals, students, and anyone who needs to manage multiple deadlines, this app makes it easy to stay organized and on task. You can easily create new deadlines and set reminders for upcoming tasks, and the app will automatically send you notifications when deadlines are approaching. With the ability to add notes and customise the app to your needs, Deadlines is the ultimate tool for managing your time effectively. Download now and never miss a deadline again! Deadlines is completely free and open source, meaning that the source code is available for anyone to view, modify and distribute. This allows for a community driven development, where users can suggest features, report bugs and even contribute to the app's development. With our app, you can rest assured that you will never be locked into a subscription model or be charged for extra features (however, tips are greatly appreciated!).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JournalReminders at none against Deadlines's 3. Deadlines's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Deadlines sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. JournalReminders asks for nothing beyond the download.
JournalReminders ships an update every 2 weeks, Deadlines weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JournalReminders | Deadlines |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 16.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Seung-Un Ham | Jack Devey |
In-app purchases
JournalReminders
No in-app purchases
Deadlines
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$3.99
- Large Tip$7.99









