Yoodoo vs DayCanvas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Flexible task lists
- Time blocking with InstaPlan
- Built-in focus timer
- Auto-rescheduling of missed tasks
- Habit tracking
- Widgets and reminders
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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/
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Yoodoo | DayCanvas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | smart recipes ltd | Seungwoo Choe |
Customer experience
Yoodoo
DayCanvas
In-app purchases
Yoodoo
- Weekly with 3-day trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- YooDoo Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- YooDoo Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Lifetime with discount$49.99
- Lifetime$99.99
DayCanvas
- DayCanvas+ Monthly$0.991 Month
- DayCanvas+ Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- DayCanvas+ Lifetime$19.99
Questions
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