Comparison

Tasks Wizard vs DayCove

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

Head to head
About

Tasks Wizard

Manage personal and small business projects with this task management tool. Visualize progress with Gantt charts and calendars, assign tasks visually, and attach photos. Track time, dates, costs, and materials with detailed project controls.

Highlights
  • Multi-project task management
  • Gantt chart and calendar views
  • Visual task assignment
  • Attach photos to tasks
  • Time, date, and cost tracking
  • Project export and cloning
  • iCloud synchronization
Features
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Simple, effective multi-project Task Management solution for personal and small business projects. Easy control progress with gantt chart, calendar views. Perform task assignments to team members visually. Attach photos to illustrate task better. Control time, dates, cost and materials. Add predecessors to constraint task execution. Multiple views, including list/search, tree browsing, gantt chart, calendar view. Be notified on task start and finish dates/times. Ability to share tasks with other iCloud users. On Gantt chart tasks can be visually edited (moved and/or stretched). Relationship between tasks will be show with arrow. Gantt chart shows one of three planned vs. actual metrics: time, cost or completion. Tasks can be re-sequenced (single or groups) when switch on edit mode on a Gantt view. Projects can be exported via standard sharing means of iOS. Exported project will include all information, including involved team members. Export file will also include project photos if their total size is small enough to make attachment "mailable". User may select the compression ratio to make photos small in size. Existing or template projects can be cloned (copied) Quick glance to overdue or late tasks can be done via use of iOS Today Extension. Data can be shared via iCloud on multiple devices to be automatically synchronized. iCloud can also be used for data backups. App is available in following native languages: English, Russian, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Japanese and Korean Terms of Use TasksWizard is a subscription-based application. This means that it only can be used with a valid and active subscription. There are two types of auto-renewable subscriptions: monthly (length is 1 month) and annual (length is 12 months). Price for each subscription type is shown in the In-App store page as well as on Apple App Store. Payment for a subscription will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy can be obtained from our website at https://oxigenator.com/products/tasks-wizard-detailed/privacy-policy/ NOTE: In case of purchasing a subscription first time you will be charged only on 8th day (it includes a 7-day free trial). https://oxigenator.com/products/tasks-wizard-detailed/terms-of-use/

About

DayCove

Features
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DayCove is a calm visual planner for shaping today into clear, doable steps. Build a day timeline, break tasks into smaller checklist items, start a focus timer, and keep the next anchor close with widgets and Apple Watch. DayCove is designed for low-friction planning: no account required, no social feeds, and no medical claims. Version 2.0 adds a more expressive visual planning UI, Day Brief, Cove Forecast previews, a rebuilt focus timer, and optional DayCove Plus subscription support for advanced planning insights and guided focus modes. DayCove is local-first. Planning data stays on device unless a future feature clearly asks permission for sync, AI, calendar import, or account-based services. Purchases and subscriptions are handled through Apple's in-app purchase system. DayCove is a productivity and planning tool. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Terms of Use: https://noktirnal42.github.io/daycove/terms.html

Screenshots

Tasks Wizard4 screens
DayCove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DayCove at none against Tasks Wizard's shown. DayCove also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Tasks Wizard's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tasks Wizard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and DayCove sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tasks Wizard ships an update monthly, DayCove every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tasks Wizard versus DayCove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTasks WizardDayCove
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOXiGENATOR LLCJeremy McVay

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tasks Wizard

Subscriptions2
  • Standard Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Standard Subscription$29.991 Year
2 purchases

DayCove

Subscriptions2
  • DayCove Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • DayCove Plus Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Tasks Wizard free?
Tasks Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DayCove free?
DayCove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tasks Wizard or DayCove have ads?
Tasks Wizard shows ads; DayCove does not.
Which is updated more often, Tasks Wizard or DayCove?
Tasks Wizard ships an update monthly, and DayCove every 9 days. Most recently, Tasks Wizard was updated on October 7, 2026 and DayCove on October 4, 2026.

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