Comparison

Yoodoo vs DayCanvas

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

Head to head
About

Yoodoo

This app provides a flexible planning system designed for individuals who struggle with procrastination, time blindness, or distractions. It helps users organize tasks, block time, and use focus timers, with features like auto-rescheduling for missed items. The system aims to help users move from feeling scattered to structured, even without perfect discipline.

Highlights
  • Flexible task lists
  • Time blocking with InstaPlan
  • Built-in focus timer
  • Auto-rescheduling of missed tasks
  • Habit tracking
  • Widgets and reminders
Features
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GET THE ULTIMATE ALL-IN-ONE DAILY PLANNING TOOL LOVED BY 100K+ ADHD'ERS! No more staring at the list. No more paralysis. Yoodoo turns your ADHD brain dump into a time-blocked plan in seconds - and tells you exactly what to do next. When things fall apart (and they will), one tap reschedules your whole day. No guilt. No starting over. Just: what do I do now? Answered. 100,000+ people use Yoodoo because it's the only planner built for the moment your brain freezes. - BUILT BY SOMEONE WHO REFUSED TO ACCEPT IT - I'm Ross. I built Yoodoo before I knew I had ADHD. When I got diagnosed at 39, I was annoyed, not relieved. The internet told me what I couldn't do. I'd already done it anyway. I'd tried every planner. Nothing worked long-term. Everything either overwhelmed me or made me feel worse when I fell behind. So I built the one I needed. Yoodoo is now one of the most complete ADHD planning systems available. Built for the hardest case, works for any brain. - HOW YOODOO REMOVES THE DECISION- - Brain dump everything - don't think, just capture - Tap InstaPlan - your whole day is time-blocked in seconds (PRO) - Start the task - built-in focus timer locks you in - Fell behind? One tap reschedules everything - no panic, no rewriting - Not sure what's next? Yoodoo tells you - Build routines that run on autopilot - Track habits and streaks without the shame spiral - Share your plan for built-in accountability - Widgets and reminders keep your next task visible - FREE FOREVER - - Visual time-blocking timeline - Smart to-do lists - Focus timer - Daily and weekly routines - Auto-reschedule for missed tasks - Next-task suggestions - Habit tracker with streaks - Reminders - YOODOO PRO - More structure. Less deciding. More doing. - InstaPlan - schedule your whole day from any list, instantly - AI task breakdown for executive function support - 2-way calendar sync (Google, iCal, Outlook) - App blocking during focus sessions - Unlimited lists, habits, routines and backups - Custom themes and early access to new features - Custom Widgets - BUILT FOR ADHD. WORKS FOR ANY BRAIN - You don't need a diagnosis. You just need a system that works when your brain won't cooperate. Yoodoo helps if you deal with: - ADHD or executive dysfunction - The paralysis of not knowing where to start - Anxiety-driven overwhelm - Chronic procrastination - A busy, unpredictable schedule Used daily by students, freelancers, professionals, parents - and anyone who's ever stared at a to-do list and done absolutely nothing on it. - START YOUR FREE 7-DAY FOCUS RESET - No credit card guilt spiral. No pressure. Just a system that tells you exactly what to do next, even on the days your brain has other plans. Stop deciding. Start doing. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DayCanvas

Organize your day with a planner that tracks your time and provides insights into your activities. Set work and break durations, categorize tasks, and monitor your progress over time. Sync your data across devices for seamless planning.

Highlights
  • Task scheduling with work/break durations
  • Task categorization and time analysis
  • Live Activity for time remaining
  • Weekly and long-term progress tracking
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Palette feature for recurring tasks
Features
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DayCanvas helps you plan things in a convenient & organized way, and provides insights into how you spend your days. Key features: • Set work and break durations for each task. • Put tasks that you do repeatedly in Palette and see which category of tasks takes up how much of your day. • Check time left at a glance with Live Activity. • Check your weekly and long-term progress. • Check how much time you've spent on each section, category, and palette item. • Sync across your devices and back up with iCloud. DayCanvas is available on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. You can subscribe to DayCanvas+ to unlock a palette size limit across your devices. _______ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Yoodoo4 screens
DayCanvas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Yoodoo at 69% against DayCanvas's 0%. Yoodoo also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). DayCanvas's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Yoodoo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and DayCanvas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yoodoo ships an update every 2 weeks, DayCanvas every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on July 24, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Yoodoo versus DayCanvas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYoodooDayCanvas
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersmart recipes ltdSeungwoo Choe

Customer experience

Yoodoo

All ratings76 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative27.3%

DayCanvas

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Yoodoo

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly with 3-day trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • YooDoo Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • YooDoo Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime with discount$49.99
  • Lifetime$99.99
3 purchases

DayCanvas

Subscriptions2
  • DayCanvas+ Monthly$0.991 Month
  • DayCanvas+ Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • DayCanvas+ Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Yoodoo free?
Yoodoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DayCanvas free?
DayCanvas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Yoodoo or DayCanvas have ads?
Neither Yoodoo nor DayCanvas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yoodoo or DayCanvas?
Yoodoo ships an update every 2 weeks, and DayCanvas every 2 days. Most recently, Yoodoo was updated on July 24, 2026 and DayCanvas on September 24, 2026.

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