Important Dates vs NCS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Important Dates
Track upcoming events with a real-time countdown. Personalize the look with custom backgrounds and colors. Receive automatic notifications to stay informed.
- Unlimited event tracking
- Customizable backgrounds
- Customizable colors
- Real-time countdowns
- Automatic notifications
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Can't wait until that special moment? This app is made for you! FEATURES • Unlimited events • Real-time countdown • Customizable backgrounds with dozens of built-in options • Customizable colors • Automatic notifications Count down to weddings, birthdays, holidays, exams — every day that matters.
NCS
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NCS permits to have your anti burglar systems under control. The main controls are available in the Cloud or SMS mode in order to control the system in every network condition. NCS permits to use the systems using the internet connection on the control panel. The initial registration save your credential directly on the device with encryption. You can decide to unlock the app with Face ID or Touch ID. Associate your NCT app to Cloud to receive push notifications about the control panel status from the cloud. Choose your favorite tone for the alarms notifications.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: NCS at none against Important Dates's shown. NCS also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 18 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Important Dates ships an update every 18 months, NCS every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Important Dates | NCS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 208 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alain Lima | NEXTTEC S.r.l. |
In-app purchases
Important Dates
No in-app purchases
NCS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Important Dates free?
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Do Important Dates or NCS have ads?
Which is updated more often, Important Dates or NCS?
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