# Sunsama vs Daybox

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.

Both are free to download. Daybox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sunsama asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunsama | Daybox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (490 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunsama/id1475755747/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybox-task-timer/id6758927731/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **490** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 75 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUMMAY, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351985369) | [Scott Hanson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875813160) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunsama

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunsama/id1475755747)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful, intuitive, and comprehensive
- 🚀 Excellent workflows
- 💡 Customizable and flexible
- 🚀 Seamless integrations with other apps
- 👍 Useful for ADHD and OCD users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy mobile app with frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Limited functionality on mobile compared to desktop
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🔍 Onboarding and login issues
- 🔍 Inconsistent syncing between mobile and desktop

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybox-task-timer/id6758927731)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daybox Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Daybox Pro Annual | $16.99 | per year |
| Daybox Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*