Comparison

Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) vs Day Progress Time

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

Head to head
About

Inkblot (Minimalist Notes)

A minimalist note-taking and word processing app focused on simplicity and effectiveness. It offers a clean interface, background iCloud sync, and a textual analyzer without collecting any user data or displaying ads.

Highlights
  • Zero data collection
  • Ad-free experience
  • Clean user interface
  • Textual analyzer
  • Background iCloud sync
  • Cross-device support
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TL;DR - Inkblot is a note and word processing application. - Zero data collected - No advertisements - No in-app purchases - Clean user interface - Textual analyzer - iCloud storage with background sync - Multiple application types (iOS & MacBook) L;WR - The Long(er) Explanation Inkblot originally started from an open and free source code project. The goal with Inkblot is to make it better, eventually free sourcing it for learners, coders, and entrepreneurs alike. The philosophy for this application is simple: reduce excess functionality to a bare minimum in order to make use simpler but still effective. While customization is good for a lot of people and for a lot of projects, most people just want something to work so they can get on and off it quicker, gaining the productive traction necessary to save time. Inkblot is meant for writers. Inkblot is also an advertisement-free application. What is the point of gaining one benefit only to lose it somewhere else? The world and productivity is not a zero sum game. Advertisements should not even be an option in productivity applications. You should be lauded for trying to organize your life - not punished.

About

Day Progress Time

Features
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Define time blocks for work, meals, relaxation, or anything else, and watch your progress come to life through elegant, customizable widgets on your lock or home screen. Create your own rhythm with flexible scheduling and visual feedback designed to keep you aware, balanced, and on track. Key Features: • Create daily or recurring time blocks for any activity • Automatically track your current time block based on day and time • Choose between circular or linear progress indicators • Customize text, colors, backgrounds, and widget layouts • Display elapsed or remaining time with optional messages • Works beautifully on lock and home screens, with all widget sizes supported • Preloaded examples to help you get started instantly • Cloudkit sync accross all your devices Day Progress combines structure with design freedom — making time management not just useful, but visually satisfying.

Screenshots

Inkblot (Minimalist Notes)4 screens
Day Progress Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) at Free against Day Progress Time's $3.99. Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). Day Progress Time's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) is free to download; Day Progress Time costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) ships an update monthly, Day Progress Time daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) versus Day Progress Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkblot (Minimalist Notes)Day Progress Time
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.3 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew BenchimolPierre Stanislas

In-app purchases

None

Inkblot (Minimalist Notes)

No in-app purchases

None

Day Progress Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) free?
Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Day Progress Time free?
Day Progress Time costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) or Day Progress Time have ads?
Neither Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) nor Day Progress Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) or Day Progress Time?
Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) ships an update monthly, and Day Progress Time daily. Most recently, Inkblot (Minimalist Notes) was updated on November 3, 2026 and Day Progress Time on November 9, 2026.

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