# NowLoading vs Build

The clearest difference is price: NowLoading at Free against Build's $7.99. NowLoading also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Build's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

NowLoading is free to download; Build costs $7.99 up front. NowLoading sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Build asks for nothing beyond the download.

NowLoading ships an update every 2 weeks, Build every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NowLoading | Build |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nowloading-progress-tracker/id6496847602/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yasuhiro kojima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244729145) | [Hao Da-Wei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758775655) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Build

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-tracker/id6747714386)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NowLoading free?

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

### Is Build free?

Build costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do NowLoading or Build have ads?

NowLoading shows ads; Build does not.

### Which is updated more often, NowLoading or Build?

NowLoading ships an update every 2 weeks, and Build every 10 months. Most recently, NowLoading was updated on October 6, 2026 and Build on September 30, 2026.

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