Comparison

Apex vs Deadline Pace

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

Head to head
About

Apex

Features
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Can’t stop scrolling? Losing hours on your phone every day? Apex is built to fix that β€” fast. Whether you have ADHD, struggle with focus, or just want to take back control of your time, Apex gives you real, unbreakable focus tools that actually work. ENTER DEEP FOCUS WITH β€œCLIMB” Start a Climb and instantly lock distractions. No TikTok. No Instagram. No loopholes. Just pure, uninterrupted focus. Build streaks, track your sessions, and train your brain to stay locked in longer every day. HARDCORE APP BLOCKING Block your most addictive apps when it matters most. Apex doesn’t β€œgently remind” you β€” it stops you. Perfect for breaking doom-scrolling habits and staying disciplined. TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR SCREEN TIME Set daily limits and stick to them. When your time is up, Apex alerts you β€” so you can disconnect and refocus on real life. SEE YOUR PROGRESS (AND STAY MOTIVATED) Track: Focus hours Daily streaks Productivity trends Watch yourself go from distracted β†’ in control. BUILT FOR REAL BRAINS (INCLUDING ADHD) Apex is designed for how your brain actually works β€” not against it. Simple. Fast. No friction. KEY FEATURES β€’ β€œClimb” deep focus mode (Pomodoro-style) β€’ Powerful app blocker (no distractions allowed) β€’ Daily screen time limits β€’ Focus tracking & streak system β€’ Clean, motivating interface β€’ Secure cloud sync across devices You don’t need more discipline. You need better systems. Download Apex and take control of your time today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://veyare.com/terms-of-service Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Deadline Pace

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Deadline Pace turns the work required for each deadline into a clear and manageable daily plan. Enter a report, exam, certification, or other deadline together with its workload. Deadline Pace automatically creates a realistic schedule based on the remaining days, your available weekdays, and your preferred daily limit. Key Features β€’ See what to work on today at a glance β€’ Automatically divide work into daily tasks β€’ Track progress with clear percentages β€’ Record focused work with the built-in timer β€’ Choose workdays, daily limits, and buffer time β€’ Complete, reschedule, and adjust individual tasks β€’ Receive reminders for planned work β€’ No account or sign-in required The free version supports up to two selected active deadlines. Deadline Pace Plus An auto-renewable monthly subscription unlocks: β€’ Unlimited active deadlines β€’ Monthly and weekly planning calendars β€’ 7-day and 14-day workload forecasts β€’ Deadline templates and duplication β€’ What-if plan comparisons β€’ Detailed reviews of focus time and completed work Purchases can be restored and subscriptions can be managed from the Settings screen. More deadlines should not mean more daily stress. Start with what you can do today. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shimekiri-pace-support.vercel.app/en/privacy

Screenshots

Apex4 screens
Deadline Pace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Deadline Pace at every 6 days against Apex's fortnightly. Apex's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Apex sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Deadline Pace sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apex ships an update fortnightly, Deadline Pace every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Apex versus Deadline Pace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApexDeadline Pace
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size104 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVEYARE LLCKazuya Kita

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Apex

Subscriptions7
  • Apex Plus$1.991 Month
  • Apex Plus$3.997 Days
  • Apex Plus$9.991 Month
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  • Apex Plus2 variants$14.991 Year
  • Apex Plus2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Apex Plus$39.991 Year
  • Apex Plus7 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Deadline Pace

Subscriptions1
  • Deadline Pace Plus Monthly$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Apex free?
Apex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deadline Pace free?
Deadline Pace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Apex or Deadline Pace have ads?
Neither Apex nor Deadline Pace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apex or Deadline Pace?
Apex ships an update fortnightly, and Deadline Pace every 6 days. Most recently, Apex was updated on October 1, 2026 and Deadline Pace on October 1, 2026.

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