# Deadline App vs ClockThis

The clearest difference is rating: ClockThis at 5.0 against Deadline App's 4.5. ClockThis also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Deadline App's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deadline App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ClockThis sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ClockThis holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deadline App has 63 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Deadline App ships an update every 3 weeks, ClockThis every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deadline App | ClockThis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadline-app/id1557048705/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockthis/id6453472328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elena Maltceva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548185104) | [Meshi Levy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610496052) |

## What reviewers say

### Deadline App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadline-app/id1557048705)

Easily create and manage all your important deadlines. Receive timely notifications to ensure you never miss a due date. Visually track the remaining time for each task.

**Highlights:** Create deadlines, Set notifications, Track time left, Deadline management, Task reminders

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deadline Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Deadline Pro | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Clean, minimalist design
- 👁️ Clear visual deadline representation
- ⚡ Simple and intuitive interface
- 📱 Widget functionality for quick access
- 🎯 Effective deadline tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization strategy
- 🔐 Synchronization issues across devices
- ⚠️ Limited free version functionality
- 🐛 Widget display problems
- 📵 Lack of notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not displaying deadlines on Mac
- App freezing when creating multiple tasks
- Synchronization failures between iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
- Purchase restoration not working on all devices
- Incorrect deadline display (showing wrong remaining time)

**Requested features**

- Display deadlines in days format instead of percentage
- 12-hour time format option
- Task categories/organization by type
- Recurring/repeating deadlines
- Progress bar fill visualization


### ClockThis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockthis/id6453472328)

Track upcoming movies, TV shows, and sports events with customizable reminders and notifications. Add your favorite events to your home screen for quick access. Never miss an important moment again.

**Highlights:** Discover global events, Create custom events, Set event reminders, Home screen widgets, Personalized notifications, Unlimited event creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClockThis Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Clockies (Small) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Clockies (Medium) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Slots (1 Month) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Clockies (Big) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deadline App free?

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

### Is ClockThis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deadline App or ClockThis?

ClockThis is rated higher. Deadline App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while ClockThis averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Deadline App or ClockThis have ads?

Neither Deadline App nor ClockThis shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deadline App or ClockThis?

Deadline App ships an update every 3 weeks, and ClockThis every 11 days. Most recently, Deadline App was updated on September 20, 2026 and ClockThis on June 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*