Comparison

Deadlines vs Balance Todo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Deadlines

Features
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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!).

About

Balance Todo

Features
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Balance is a simple, focused to-do app designed to help you stay organised without feeling overwhelmed. Plan your day, prioritise what matters, and build consistent habits using a calm and distraction-free experience. Balance keeps task management intentional, so you spend less time organising and more time doing. **Key features** * Create and manage daily and weekly tasks * Clean, minimal interface designed for focus * Lightweight task planning without clutter * Built for speed and ease of use * No accounts, no subscriptions, no distractions **Perfect for** * People who want a simple alternative to complex task managers * Anyone who values clarity, focus, and intentional planning * Users who prefer a one-time purchase with no recurring fees Balance is built to help you organise your tasksβ€”and your mind.

Screenshots

Deadlines3 screens
Balance Todo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Deadlines at Free against Balance Todo's $1.99. Balance Todo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Deadlines is free to download; Balance Todo costs $1.99 up front. Deadlines sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Balance Todo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Deadlines versus Balance Todo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeadlinesBalance Todo
PriceFree β€” better$1.99
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack DeveyPrecious Madubuike

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Deadlines

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$3.99
  • Large Tip$7.99
None

Balance Todo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deadlines free?
Deadlines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Balance Todo free?
Balance Todo costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Deadlines or Balance Todo have ads?
Neither Deadlines nor Balance Todo shows ads.

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