# Deadline Tracker vs NowLoading

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NowLoading at 100% against Deadline Tracker's 0%. NowLoading also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Deadline Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deadline Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and NowLoading sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NowLoading holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deadline Tracker has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Deadline Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of NowLoading's.

Deadline Tracker ships an update every 9 days, NowLoading every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deadline Tracker | NowLoading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadline-tracker/id1673607132/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nowloading-progress-tracker/id6496847602/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZIJIAN CHEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668309495) | [yasuhiro kojima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244729145) |

## What reviewers say

### Deadline Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadline-tracker/id1673607132)

Stay on top of your tasks with a visual countdown timer and customizable widgets. Organize deadlines with tags, set repeating tasks, and receive timely reminders. Syncs across devices for seamless access.

**Highlights:** Customizable themes, Home and lock screen widgets, Deadline auto-repeat, iCloud Sync, Notification reminders, Tagging system, Sort and pin deadlines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### NowLoading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nowloading-progress-tracker/id6496847602)

Manage your to-dos with essential features in this ultra-simple progress tracker. Customize theme colors and lock your tasks with a passcode. It's designed for ease of use and a comfortable feel.

**Highlights:** Project management, Task registration, Task management within work items, Theme color customization, Passcode lock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium plan | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deadline Tracker free?

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

### Is NowLoading free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deadline Tracker or NowLoading?

NowLoading is rated higher. Deadline Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while NowLoading averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Deadline Tracker or NowLoading have ads?

NowLoading shows ads; Deadline Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Deadline Tracker or NowLoading?

Deadline Tracker ships an update every 9 days, and NowLoading every 2 weeks. Most recently, Deadline Tracker was updated on September 16, 2026 and NowLoading on June 2, 2026.

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