Comparison

Sunsama vs Daybox

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

Head to head
About

Sunsama

This mobile app syncs with its desktop counterpart, allowing you to add tasks, review your daily plan, and view your calendar events on the go. It's designed to keep you focused and productive when away from your computer.

Highlights
  • Add tasks quickly
  • Schedule tasks on calendar
  • Review daily plan
  • View calendar events
  • Syncs with Google Calendar
  • Syncs with Outlook Calendar
Features
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*Companion app to the desktop app* You can use the Sunsama mobile app once you've planned your first day from the Sunsama desktop app. This mobile app is built as a companion to the desktop app to help you stay in sync when you're away from your desk, not as a standalone replacement. *Add tasks quickly* When a new tasks comes up and you're not at your desk, quickly add it to your task list. You can schedule it onto your calendar and move it to the right spot on your list to work on it later. *Stay true to your plan* Review what you planned for the day. Create a calm, focused space to stay on top of your workload. *Synced with your calendar* Browse both your tasks and calendar events each day. Synced with Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar.

About

Daybox

This app helps you stay focused by automatically progressing through a list of timed tasks. Set durations, add tasks with icons and colors, and let the timer guide you through your day without manual intervention. Live Activities keep your timer visible on the lock screen and Dynamic Island.

Highlights
  • Automatic task progression
  • Customizable task durations and icons
  • Drag-and-drop task reordering
  • Live Activities for lock screen/Dynamic Island
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Audio cues for transitions
Features
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Stack your tasks. Hit start. Daybox flows through them automatically — no tapping, no switching, no interruptions. Just frictionless focus from one task to the next. Daybox is a timeboxing timer that works like a playlist for your day. Add your tasks, set durations, and let the timer auto-advance through your list. When one task ends, the next begins — keeping you in flow without lifting a finger. HOW IT WORKS - Add tasks with custom durations, emoji icons, and colors - Drag to reorder your task list anytime - Hit play — the timer counts down and auto-advances through each task - Adjust time on the fly with smart +/- buttons that adapt to the remaining duration - Audio cues signal each transition so you stay in the zone STAY FOCUSED, STAY INFORMED - Live Activities show your timer on the lock screen and Dynamic Island - Keep Screen Awake mode so your timer is always visible - Organize tasks into color-coded categories - Skip, reorder, or jump to any task mid-session with intuitive gestures SYNC ACROSS DEVICES - Sign in with just your email — no passwords - Your tasks and categories sync instantly - Real-time timer sync lets you start on one device and continue on another DESIGNED FOR FLOW Daybox doesn't ask you to learn a methodology or track your productivity stats. There are no streaks, no gamification, no guilt. Just a simple, beautiful timer that keeps your day moving forward. Popular with those with ADHD who benefit from time-aware structure, Daybox is also perfect for daily routines, study sessions, workout circuits, cooking, cleaning sprints, creative blocks, or any time you want structure without rigidity. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sunsama4 screens
Daybox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Daybox at 5.0 against Sunsama's 4.5. Sunsama's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Daybox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sunsama asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Daybox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunsama has 490 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sunsama ships an update every 2 weeks, Daybox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sunsama versus Daybox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunsamaDaybox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (490 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings490 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUMMAY, Inc.Scott Hanson

Customer experience

Sunsama

All ratings490 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral9.2%
Negative37.5%

Daybox

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Sunsama

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Tasks disappearing or not syncing properly
  • Login issues with Google and other accounts
  • Unreliable mobile app performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved mobile app with more features
  • Widgets and lock screen integration
  • Better task management and rescheduling options
  • AI-powered task scheduling and planning
  • Integration with more third-party apps

Daybox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sunsama

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Daybox

Subscriptions2
  • Daybox Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Daybox Pro Annual$16.991 Year
One-time1
  • Daybox Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Sunsama free?
Sunsama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Daybox free?
Daybox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sunsama or Daybox?
Daybox is rated higher. Sunsama averages 4.5 out of 5 from 490 ratings, while Daybox averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Sunsama or Daybox have ads?
Daybox shows ads; Sunsama does not.
Which is updated more often, Sunsama or Daybox?
Sunsama ships an update every 2 weeks, and Daybox every 9 days. Most recently, Sunsama was updated on September 22, 2026 and Daybox on September 24, 2026.

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