# ByDesign vs Disarray

The clearest difference is monetization model: ByDesign at free with in-app purchases against Disarray's subscription. ByDesign also leads on ratings volume (106 vs 1). Disarray's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ByDesign sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Disarray sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ByDesign against 5.0 for Disarray. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ByDesign has 106 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of ByDesign's written reviews are positive against 100% of Disarray's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ByDesign | Disarray |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bydesign-todo-list-and-calendar/id1554933824/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disarray-screen-time-control/id6760948015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 339 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IdealistApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554933826) | [PLATINUMDISCO LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886959016) |

## What reviewers say

### ByDesign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bydesign-todo-list-and-calendar/id1554933824)

Organize your work and personal life with a comprehensive planner, calendar, and note-taking tool. Manage tasks, build habits, and collaborate with others across all your devices. Features include customizable calendars, rich note-taking with attachments, and robust organization tools.

**Highlights:** Calendar management with multiple accounts, Time-boxing tasks within the calendar, Rich note-taking with attachments, Checklist creation and management, Page and folder organization, Cross-device synchronization, Collaboration on pages with comments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| ByDesign Pro (Month) | $6.00 | per month |
| Year | $23.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $47.99 | per year |
| ByDesign Pro (Year) | $48.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 All-in-one organization
- 👍 Seamless integration of tasks, notes, and calendars
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 👍 Cross-platform availability (PC, Mac, smartphone)
- 👍 Customizable and flexible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs in notes editing on iPhone
- 🐛 Login issues with school accounts
- 🐛 Setapp subscription sign-up not working
- 🐛 Occasional bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot edit notes on iPhone (end of page not visible, no spaces, does not save)
- Bugs when signing in with school account
- Setapp subscription sign-up not working

**Requested features**

- Display days until an event/project due
- Customize notifications
- Import and export from other apps


### Disarray

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disarray-screen-time-control/id6760948015)

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by blocking distracting applications and tracking your habits. It offers scheduled blocking, daily time limits, and insights into your screen time to improve focus and productivity.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps instantly or on a schedule, Set daily time limits for app usage, Block entire app categories, Link habits to app blocks for accountability, Visualize streaks with a habit heatmap, Detailed screen time insights and reports

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disarray Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Disarray Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ByDesign free?

ByDesign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Disarray free?

Disarray is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ByDesign or Disarray?

Disarray is rated higher. ByDesign averages 4.9 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Disarray averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ByDesign or Disarray have ads?

ByDesign shows ads; Disarray does not.

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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.*