# Homework Pal

> Keep It Simple.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1340538392](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1340538392)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1340538392`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Chris Houston
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,353 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-11
- **First published:** 2018-01-31
- **Size:** 4.35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/homework-pal/id1340538392)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://chris-houston.github.io/homework-pal-privacy-policy.html](https://chris-houston.github.io/homework-pal-privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Homework Pal is a simple, stunning way for students to track assignments. It shows an overview of upcoming due dates, lets you create assignments and courses, and presents a color-coded, attractive list with full details.

Created for students by a student, Homework Pal keeps things focused and clutter-free so you can stay on top of deadlines and study plans.

## Rankings

- #48,039 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Homework Pal for its simple, clean UI, color-coding, automatic sorting, and strong usefulness for staying organized. However, multiple reviews describe data loss during updates, mid-semester transitions, and a shift to a more complex/less approachable interface. The introduction of ads and a paid version, along with data-port concerns and accessibility gaps, has caused frustration. Overall, it remains valued for simplicity and effectiveness, but changes have caused trust and usability issues.

### Pros

- Simple, clean, and easy-to-use interface.
- Color-coding by course helps visually distinguish assignments.
- Automatic sorting by due date and moving completed tasks to a separate page.
- Free to use with no base-cost features required.
- Helps users stay organized and not miss assignments.

### Cons

- Data loss during updates or mid-semester transitions with no easy way to port data.
- The newer version is overly complex and detracts from the original simplicity.
- Ads and a paid upgrade disrupt access and push users toward a different app.
- Accessibility improvements are needed (e.g., date selection for VoiceOver).
- Some users report missing or disappearing completed tasks.

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