# CommitNow vs ByWhen

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

Both are free to download. CommitNow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ByWhen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CommitNow | ByWhen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edward Lufadeju](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862591473) | [NiONlite LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891899842) |

## What reviewers say

### CommitNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commitnow-focus-timer/id6757232346)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CommitNow Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| CommitNow Pro  Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| CommitNow Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### ByWhen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bywhen-deadline-planner/id6778767584)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CommitNow free?

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

### Is ByWhen free?

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

### Do CommitNow or ByWhen have ads?

Neither CommitNow nor ByWhen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CommitNow or ByWhen?

CommitNow ships an update every 3 days, and ByWhen every 3 days. Most recently, CommitNow was updated on September 15, 2026 and ByWhen on September 18, 2026.

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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.*