Comparison

Why Pay?! vs Simple Deadline Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Why Pay?!

Features
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Why Pay?! is a free task planner with no subscriptions and no ads. Everything you need to get things done, in one app. TASKS • Daily tasks with start and end times • Categories: work, personal, home, study — or your own • Important tasks always at hand • Repeats: daily, on chosen weekdays, monthly, yearly • Checklists inside tasks KANBAN & CALENDAR • Kanban board: To do, In progress, Done — plus your own sections • Monthly calendar with all your tasks NOTES • Notes with color labels • Fast search across tasks and notes REMINDERS • 15 minutes, 30 minutes or an hour before, or right at the start • Reminders and quick task creation via the Telegram bot SYNC • iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and the web • Start without registration and create an account later LOOK & FEEL • Classic style — strict, no cards or shadows — or the standard one • Light and dark themes, text size, font choice • 7 languages: English, Русский, Español, Deutsch, Français, Português, 中文 SECURITY • Login code via Telegram or email Why free? Because planning your day shouldn't be a luxury. Why pay?!

About

Simple Deadline Tracker

Features
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Simple Deadline Tracker helps you stay on top of every deadline with live countdowns, smart reminders, and color-coded urgency levels. Key Features: - Live Countdown: See exactly how much time remains for every deadline. Color-coded urgency levels (green, yellow, red) update in real-time so you always know what needs attention. - Smart Reminders: Get notified before deadlines are due. Set custom reminder intervals so nothing catches you off guard. - Calendar View: Browse your deadlines on a monthly calendar. Quickly see which days have upcoming due dates at a glance. - Categories: Organize deadlines by category - work, school, personal, bills, and more. Filter and focus on what matters. - Recurring Deadlines: Set up monthly or weekly recurring deadlines that automatically renew. Perfect for bills, reports, and regular tasks. - Cloud Sync: Sign in to sync your deadlines across devices. Your data is always backed up and accessible. - Simple & Fast: No bloat, no complicated setup. Add a deadline in seconds and get back to what matters. Whether you are a student tracking assignment due dates, a professional managing project milestones, or anyone who needs to stay organized, Simple Deadline Tracker keeps you on schedule.

Screenshots

Why Pay?!4 screens
Simple Deadline Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Why Pay?! at 3 against Simple Deadline Tracker's 1. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Why Pay?! ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Deadline Tracker fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Why Pay?! versus Simple Deadline Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhy Pay?!Simple Deadline Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB82 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEGOR DIACHENKOFlit Soft LLC

In-app purchases

None

Why Pay?!

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Deadline Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Why Pay?! free?
Why Pay?! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Deadline Tracker free?
Simple Deadline Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Why Pay?! or Simple Deadline Tracker have ads?
Neither Why Pay?! nor Simple Deadline Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Why Pay?! or Simple Deadline Tracker?
Why Pay?! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Deadline Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Why Pay?! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Simple Deadline Tracker on October 31, 2026.

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