Comparison

Bound vs DeadlineGuard

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

Head to head
About

Bound

Features
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Bound is a powerful and efficient tool for event and deadline management. Its elegant and intuitive interface makes it easy to create and manage deadlines, while its customisable features allow you to tailor it to your preferences. Bound offers useful features like long-pressing deadlines for quick access to options like editing, deleting, or pinning tasks to the top of your list. The Shake device option is also handy for clearing schedules or removing completed tasks. The app's main focus is on deadline management, where you can easily create deadlines with a name, date, and time, and a symbol to make it stand out. Bound's computed property for time left calculates the remaining time until the deadline based on the current date and time, and schedules notifications to remind you of approaching deadlines. The notification system is robust and customisable, allowing you to receive notifications based on your preferences, whether it be approaching deadlines, due deadlines, or both. Let's just say - Bound is a must-have productivity tool for anyone looking to stay organised and meet important events and deadlines.

About

DeadlineGuard

Features
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DeadlineGuard helps you stay on top of important deadlines β€” without stress. Never forget a due date again. DeadlineGuard is a simple reminder app designed to track deadlines and notify you before they arrive. Add deadlines, choose reminder times, and let the app handle the rest. Once a deadline passes, it’s automatically archived so your list stays clean and focused. Key Features β€’ Add and manage deadlines easily β€’ Get reminder notifications before due dates β€’ Automatic archiving of past deadlines β€’ Clean, distraction-free design β€’ Works entirely on your device (no accounts required) DeadlineGuard is built for everyday needs β€” bills, payments, renewals, appointments, and personal reminders. Important Note DeadlineGuard is a reminder tool only and does not provide legal, financial, or professional advice. Always verify official notices and deadlines.

Screenshots

Bound4 screens
DeadlineGuard3 screens

Verdict

The call

Bound and DeadlineGuard are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bound ships an update every 2 weeks, DeadlineGuard every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Bound versus DeadlineGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoundDeadlineGuard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobin NaghshbandiOrionEdge Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

None

Bound

No in-app purchases

None

DeadlineGuard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bound free?
Bound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeadlineGuard free?
DeadlineGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bound or DeadlineGuard have ads?
Neither Bound nor DeadlineGuard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bound or DeadlineGuard?
Bound ships an update every 2 weeks, and DeadlineGuard every 10 days. Most recently, Bound was updated on October 10, 2026 and DeadlineGuard on October 10, 2026.

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