# DayBox: Time Blocking Planner — Daily Schedule & Focus Timer

> Daily Schedule & Focus Timer (iPhone/iPad app by Rene Fandida.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybox-time-blocking-planner/id6761196431 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rene Fandida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884296483)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 36 MB
- Released: 2026-04-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybox-time-blocking-planner/id6761196431/reviews.md

## What is DayBox?

DayBox – Timeboxing Daily Planner helps you turn a chaotic to do list into a clear daily plan you can actually finish. Drag and drop tasks onto a visual timeline, block time for deep work, and see exactly how your day is scheduled.

Use focused work sessions with built in timers to stay on track, avoid distractions, and protect your attention. Plan study blocks, work projects, writing sessions, and meetings in one organized schedule so you always know what to do next.

Create recurring routines for mornings, evenings, and weekly reviews to build strong habits and consistent productivity. Track deadlines, priorities, and goals so important work is planned, not rushed at the last minute.

DayBox is designed for professionals, students, workers, writers, and business owners who want realistic planning instead of endless lists. Timeboxing turns tasks into calendar blocks, helping you estimate effort, manage energy, and end the day feeling accomplished instead of overwhelmed.

Plan your day, protect your focus, and manage your time with a structured workflow that matches how you actually work.

THE DAYBOX METHOD - 5 STEPS, EVERY DAY
1. Capture tasks into your Inbox
2. Pick your Big 3 priorities for the day
3. Drag tasks onto your daily timeline
4. Start a focus timer for each block
5. Review your wins at end of day

That's it. Simple enough to actually stick with.

PLAN YOUR DAY
- Visual daily timeline with drag-and-drop time blocks
- Big 3 priorities - anchor your day to what matters most
- Calendar integration - see events beside your time blocks
- Natural language input - type "Meeting 2pm 30min #work"
- Recurring tasks - automate your daily and weekly routines
- Tags & categories - organize by project or life area

FOCUS DEEPLY
- Built-in focus timer with a beautiful progress ring
- Haptic feedback to keep you in the zone
- Siri Shortcuts - add tasks completely hands-free
- Celebration animations when you complete tasks

REFLECT & GROW
- Daily stats: planned vs. actual, tasks done, Big 3 progress
- Weekly review with charts, trends, and insights
- Share your daily summary as a beautiful card
- Unlock 20 achievement badges as you build the habit

STAY MOTIVATED
- Smart dashboard with greeting, streaks, and daily stats
- 3 streak types: planning streak, Big 3 streak, focus streak
- Morning and evening reminder notifications
- Daily motivational quotes

PERSONALIZE
- Light, dark, and system theme
- 5 accent color options
- Avatar and profile stats
- Onboarding that teaches the DayBox method from day one

DAYBOX PRO - UNLOCK THE FULL EXPERIENCE
- AI-powered daily planning
- Advanced productivity analytics and weekly reports
- Unlimited task history
- Custom visual themes

Monthly: $4.99/month / Yearly: $39.99/year (save 33%) / 7-day free trial included

Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.


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## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayBox Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| DayBox Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-07-31

NEW: Visual Mode — your timeline, color-coded by category with bolder text. Built with ADHD and visual thinkers in mind. Turn it on in Settings → Focus-Friendly.

• Gentle Reminders — every notification rewritten with pressure-free wording. Your plan should support you, not stress you.
• Try AI planning free — 1 free AI day plan and 3 AI duration estimates every week, no subscription needed.
• New onboarding option: tell DayBox your brain likes visual structure and it sets itself up for you.
• Better share cards — share your finished day or streak with one tap.
• DayBox now asks for a rating only after you've had a few great days. Fair's fair.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-06-23

our most focused DayBox yet.

- NEW: A personalized setup that builds your first timeboxed day in seconds
- NEW: Two-way Apple Calendar sync — your time blocks now live in your calendar
- NEW: Ideal Week templates — save and reuse your perfect day structure
- NEW: Overcommitment check — DayBox warns you before you over-plan
- NEW: Streak protection so one busy day won't break your momentum
- Refreshed, clearer upgrade screen with a new lifetime option

Plan your day. Focus each block. Review what got done.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-06-22

our most focused DayBox yet.

- NEW: A personalized setup that builds your first timeboxed day in seconds
- NEW: Two-way Apple Calendar sync — your time blocks now live in your calendar
- NEW: Ideal Week templates — save and reuse your perfect day structure
- NEW: Overcommitment check — DayBox warns you before you over-plan
- NEW: Streak protection so one busy day won't break your momentum
- Refreshed, clearer upgrade screen with a new lifetime option

Plan your day. Focus each block. Review what got done.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-05-15

Thanks for using DayBox! This is our biggest update yet — DayBox now lives on your wrist, your Lock Screen, and pairs with ambient sounds for deeper focus.

  NEW
  - Apple Watch app — see Now / Next / Big 3 at a glance and start focus from your wrist (complication included)
  - Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets — your day, always visible
  - Ambient focus sounds — rain, ocean, forest, café, fireplace, white noise (with volume control)
  - Instant focus timer — start a focus session from Home in one tap, no task required
  - Live Activity — keep your focus session on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
  - Adaptive replanning — DayBox learns from your actual focus durations and re-suggests when the day shifts

  IMPROVED
  - Soft-delete tasks — undo accidental deletions
  - Smoother onboarding flow
  - Account deletion available from Profile

  FIXED
  - Deleted inbox tasks no longer reappear after sync
  - More reliable background syncing
  - Focus interruption tracking for accurate stats

  Enjoy! Reach us from Support in the app if anything looks off.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-05-15

Version 1.0.3

   • Apple Watch app — see your current and next time block at a glance
   • Ambient focus sounds — gentle audio loops to help you stay in the flow during focus sessions
   • Refreshed app icon
   • Fix: deleted inbox tasks no longer reappear after a sync
   • Improved focus session reliability with better interruption handling
  
   Thanks for using DayBox. Reply to a review or email us — every piece of feedback shapes what comes next.

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