Homework Tracker by Backpack vs Due Tomorrow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Homework Tracker by Backpack
This app helps students manage their academic workload by tracking assignments, organizing classes, and setting reminders. It aims to reduce stress and ensure deadlines are met with features like color-coded tasks and custom notifications.
- Track assignments with images and color-coding
- Organize classes with instructor info and schedules
- Set custom and recurring notifications
- Plan by semester and manage events
- Prioritize tasks and search assignments
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Your Ultimate Paperless Homework Planner! Ditch the sticky notes and cluttered paper planners—Backpack is here to simplify your school life. Designed for students who want to stay organized and stress-free, Backpack is the only homework tracking app you’ll ever need. Never miss another assignment, quiz, or event. Whether it’s tracking homework, setting reminders, or managing your class schedule, Backpack keeps you prepared and panic-free. KEY FEATURES Track Your Assignments - Effortlessly manage all your homework, from tests and projects to worksheets and quizzes. - Set recurring assignments with custom notifications tailored to your schedule. - Add images, prioritize tasks, and color-code assignments by class. - Search for assignments by date, class, keywords, and more. - Custom notifications. Organize Your Classes - Quickly add courses with color-coded labels. - Store instructor info, including name, email, and office hours. - Add course schedules, links, and default due times for assignments. Stay ahead with personalized features. - Flexible notification settings to ensure you never miss a deadline. - Plan by Semester - Easily create and organize semesters to keep everything in order. - Events & Schedules Manage your course schedules and track important events seamlessly. Don’t let homework catch you off guard! Join thousands of students staying organized with Backpack. “The most useful homework tracker I have downloaded as a student.” Stay ahead. Stay organized. Download Backpack: Homework Tracker today! Terms & Conditions: https://backpackapp.io/terms-conditions.html Privacy Policy: https://backpackapp.io/privacy-policy.html
Due Tomorrow
This app helps students manage their academic workload by integrating with learning platforms, organizing assignments, and providing timely reminders. It offers tools for breaking down tasks, managing links, and scheduling study time to reduce stress and improve focus.
- Canvas & Google Classroom integration
- Relevant links organizer
- Subtask breakdown
- Calendar blocking for study time
- Customizable notification reminders
- Homework Helper AI (Pro feature)
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Do Homework Today with Due Tomorrow – your ultimate ad-free homework companion seamlessly integrating with Canvas and Google Classroom to revolutionize your academic experience. Streamline Your Studies: Effortlessly connect with Canvas and Google Classroom to centralize all your assignments, making your academic journey stress-free. Powerful Assignment Management: Unlock features designed for easy assignment handling: - Relevant Links Organizer: Manage all assignment-related links efficiently, reducing the hassle of navigating multiple platforms. - Notes Section: Keep organized notes within the app, having all important details at your fingertips. - Subtask Breakdown: Break down assignments into manageable subtasks, each equipped with powerful organization tools. - Master Your Time: Take control of your schedule with unique features: - Calendar Blocking: Allocate dedicated time slots on your calendar for focused work, boosting productivity. - Notification Reminders: Stay on track with customizable reminders, ensuring you never miss a deadline. - Upcoming Assignment Alerts: Receive timely alerts before an assignment is due to avoid last-minute stress. Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy a distraction-free environment with Due Tomorrow. No ads, no interruptions – just pure focus on your academic success. Homework Helper AI*: Receive a tailored experience from our advanced AI to enhance your academic learning. Download Due Tomorrow now and elevate your homework game. Experience a smarter, more organized approach to assignments – your academic success is just a click away! *Homework Helper is a part of the Due Tomorrow Pro subscription. EULA: https://mcrich23.com/due-tomorrow/eula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Due Tomorrow at none against Homework Tracker by Backpack's shown. Due Tomorrow also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Homework Tracker by Backpack's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (100 vs 6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Homework Tracker by Backpack sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Due Tomorrow sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Due Tomorrow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Homework Tracker by Backpack has 100 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Homework Tracker by Backpack's written reviews are positive against 100% of Due Tomorrow's.
Homework Tracker by Backpack ships an update every 5 days, Due Tomorrow fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Homework Tracker by Backpack | Due Tomorrow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (100 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 100 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Jessop | MCRICH LLC |
Customer experience
Homework Tracker by Backpack
Due Tomorrow
Bugs and requests
Homework Tracker by Backpack
Reported bugs
8 issues- App screen goes completely black
- Black screen when trying to view classes
- Past assignments disappear
- Completed assignments disappear and don't reappear in the completed section
- Notifications/reminders not working as set
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- New assignments get copied onto other assignments
- Scroll wheel for time selection sometimes reverts
- Assignments have the wrong time due to scroll wheel reverting
Requested features
10 requests- Add support for doc, markdown, and pdf files
- Add widgets for iPhone
- Apple Watch support
- Sync with laptop or computer
- Link app to an account for saving and syncing
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- Monthly calendar view
- Ability to view classes and projects separately
- Landscape support for iPad
- Add reminders or tasks, not just assignments
- Option to specify assignment importance or type (project, etc.)
Due Tomorrow
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Homework Tracker by Backpack
- Backpack Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Backpack Pro Referral - Yearly1 Month trial$17.991 Year
- Backpack Pro - Yearly$19.991 Year
- Tip The Developer - $5$4.99
- Tip The Developer - $10$9.99
- Tip The Developer - $15$14.99
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- Tip The Developer - $20$19.99
- Tip The Developer - $50$49.99
Due Tomorrow
- Due Tomorrow Pro$0.997 Days
- Due Tomorrow Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Due Tomorrow Pro$19.991 Year
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
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- Mega Tip$19.99
Questions
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