# Due vs impcat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Due at 82% against impcat's 32%. Due also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 18 months). impcat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and price ($2.99 vs $7.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Due costs $7.99 and impcat $2.99 up front. Due sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. impcat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Due holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Due has 2.8K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Due's written reviews are positive against 32% of impcat's.

Due ships an update every 2 weeks, impcat every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Due | impcat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/due-reminders-and-timers/id390017969/reviews)** | [2.6 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impcat/id1496845136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **82.3% of reviews** | 32.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #60 |
| Size | 82 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Due Apps LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/387681526) | [Design Bench - Immersive Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496845135) |

## What reviewers say

### Due

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/due-reminders-and-timers/id390017969)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Productivity, #109 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app ensures you never forget tasks or appointments with persistent, effective reminders. It offers quick setup, natural language input, and powerful recurring options, all while prioritizing user privacy and accessibility across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Persistent reminders with auto-snooze, Critical and prominent alerts, Natural language input for setting reminders, Powerful recurring reminder options, Countdown timers with auto-snooze, Apple Watch, Widget, and Shortcut support, iCloud and Dropbox sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Upgrade Pass (Mobile) | $4.99 | per year |
| Kind Tip | $3.00 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Wonderful Tip | $10.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick to set reminders
- 📆 Customizable repeat options
- ⏰ Persistent reminders until completed
- 🔔 Variety of alert sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues
- 🔇 Notification volume could be louder
- 📂 Lack of folder/category organization
- 🕰️ Limited snooze time options

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders not triggering on Apple Watch
- Completed reminders not clearing from all devices

**Requested features**

- Location-based reminders
- Integration with calendar apps
- Ability to set reminders for specific time ranges
- Custom reminder sounds
- Backup and restore functionality


### impcat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impcat/id1496845136)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app simulates photorealistic painting results for gaming and tabletop miniatures. It allows users to customize miniature sections with colors they own or plan to buy, using manufacturer-promoted palettes. The simulation includes base coloring, layering, shading, and highlighting.

**Highlights:** Photorealistic painting simulation, Customizable miniature sections, Manufacturer-promoted color palettes, Automated color complement recommendations, Shopping list generator, Custom color creation and mixing, Color scheme inspiration randomizer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for planning paint schemes
- 💡 Useful for visualizing colors
- ✨ Realistic rendering
- 🚀 Helpful community support (subreddit)
- ✅ Good for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Very limited built-in models
- 💸 High cost for limited content
- 🧩 Complicated import process
- 🤷‍♂️ Lack of clear instructions
- ⏳ App feels abandoned/no updates

**Reported bugs**

- In-app store not working
- App restarts when using mixed colors
- Update broke Apple Pencil functionality on iPad
- File browser is annoying
- Importing models on iOS not functional

**Requested features**

- Add more Warhammer 40K .SVG models
- Include Citadel paint color references
- Permanent toggle-off for auto mode
- Landscape mode
- Easier way to import minis


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Due free?

Due costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is impcat free?

impcat costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Due or impcat?

Due is rated higher. Due averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while impcat averages 2.6 from 51 ratings.

### Do Due or impcat have ads?

Neither Due nor impcat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Due or impcat?

Due ships an update every 2 weeks, and impcat every 18 months. Most recently, Due was updated on November 1, 2026 and impcat on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Due or impcat?

Due currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and impcat at #60. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*