# DayRoutine vs Lock Screen Calendar

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lock Screen Calendar at every 3 days against DayRoutine's every 6 weeks. Lock Screen Calendar also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 3). DayRoutine's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayRoutine sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Lock Screen Calendar sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DayRoutine against 5.0 for Lock Screen Calendar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen Calendar has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of DayRoutine's written reviews are positive against 88% of Lock Screen Calendar's.

DayRoutine ships an update every 6 weeks, Lock Screen Calendar every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayRoutine | Lock Screen Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayroutine-pie-timetable/id1637401940/reviews) | [5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-calendar-coretask/id6478839577/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | **96.0% of reviews** | 88.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PREST](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479376590) | [Gridus Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636121761) |

## What reviewers say

### DayRoutine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayroutine-pie-timetable/id1637401940)

Organize your day with a visually appealing, circular timetable. Easily add tasks, set alarms, and utilize templates for efficient planning. Customize your schedule with various colors and themes.

**Highlights:** Drag-and-drop timetable creation, Multiple color and theme options, Sub-task, memo, and alarm functions, Schedule templates for quick setup, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayRoutine Premium Sub | $1.99 | per month |
| DayRoutine Premium Sub | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ad | $9.99 | one-time |
| DayRoutine Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


### Lock Screen Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-calendar-coretask/id6478839577)

This app helps you manage your time and overcome procrastination by organizing tasks based on importance and urgency. It offers a focus timer to help you complete tasks efficiently and reduce stress.

**Highlights:** Priority setting by importance and urgency, Step-by-step task organization, Time allocation for tasks, Focus timer for task completion, Stress reduction and productivity boost

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $4.49 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayRoutine free?

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

### Is Lock Screen Calendar free?

Lock Screen Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DayRoutine or Lock Screen Calendar?

DayRoutine and Lock Screen Calendar are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 19 ratings respectively.

### Do DayRoutine or Lock Screen Calendar have ads?

Neither DayRoutine nor Lock Screen Calendar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DayRoutine or Lock Screen Calendar?

DayRoutine ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lock Screen Calendar every 3 days. Most recently, DayRoutine was updated on October 12, 2026 and Lock Screen Calendar on October 12, 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.*