DeadlineGuard vs McKeys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DeadlineGuard
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DeadlineGuard helps you stay on top of important deadlines — 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 • Add and manage deadlines easily • Get reminder notifications before due dates • Automatic archiving of past deadlines • Clean, distraction-free design • Works entirely on your device (no accounts required) DeadlineGuard is built for everyday needs — 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.
McKeys
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McKeys is the ultimate keyboard shortcut cheat sheet. Over 1500 shortcuts, organized and illustrated, for 27 of the most popular apps on Mac. Every app, in one place Finder, Safari, Mail, System, Notes, Calendar, Reminders, Preview, Photos, Messages, Terminal — plus the essentials for creative and pro work: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Word, Excel, Sketch, Affinity, Figma, Premiere Pro, Notion, Logic Pro, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, After Effects. Built for speed - Instant search across every shortcut - Favorites, so the ones you use most are always one tap away - Export to PDF — as a list or as cards, for a selection or an entire category - Home Screen widget: the shortcut of the day, or a category of your choice - Color themes to personalize the app - Fully bilingual, French and English One-time purchase No subscription, no in-app purchases, no surprises: pay once, unlock everything. An app that keeps evolving Found a typo, or missing an app? We respond fast. Corrections and requests for new apps are always welcome.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DeadlineGuard at Free against McKeys's $2.99. DeadlineGuard also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
DeadlineGuard is free to download; McKeys costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DeadlineGuard ships an update every 10 days, McKeys every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DeadlineGuard | McKeys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OrionEdge Technologies LLC | Christophe Schmitt |
In-app purchases
DeadlineGuard
No in-app purchases
McKeys
No in-app purchases
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