Lyubishchev vs DayNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lyubishchev
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Lyubishev is the protagonist of "A Strange Life". This former Russian entomologist and mathematician left to future generations not only academic wealth, but also the time recording method he persisted for 56 years. There is nothing clever about this method. What is amazing is that I have persisted in recording my life for 56 years. This app is named after "Lyubishev" and uses the same method of recording time. Different from other time management software on the market, this application focuses on "recording" and "statistics". This application has a simple layout and convenient operation. You can complete recording with one click, making it easier for you to stick to "recording time". The statistical function takes the form of a pie chart, allowing you to easily review past records and effectively analyze "where your time has gone." The application has only four pages: Time: Click on the villain to record what was done during the period from "last click" to "this click". Archive: This page can modify and edit the previous records. Click "Save" to archive all data on this page. Things: Edit all the things you want to record, such as "sleep" and "work". If you want to analyze the time spent in a certain field in more detail, for example, I like reading and I want to record the time spent reading each book, I will record the specific book titles on this page. Statistics: This page shows you the time you recorded in any time period in the form of a pie chart. User Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
DayNote
This app provides a private and secure way to journal your life's moments. It offers rich text formatting, multimedia support, and a calendar view for easy organization. Track your writing habits with detailed statistics and sync across devices via iCloud.
- Rich text journaling
- Multimedia support (photos, videos)
- Calendar view for entries
- Writing statistics and charts
- iCloud synchronization
- Tag-based organization
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DayNote is an elegant journaling application that helps you record life's moments, capture inspiration, and cherish beautiful memories. DayNote is ad-free, account-free and server-free. Your data stays on your device and syncs across your devices via Apple iCloud. We cannot access or view your information. Core Features: Journal Management Create and edit journal entries with rich text formatting, add tags for categorization, drag-and-drop sorting, and easily organize your thoughts. Media Support Insert photos, videos, and other multimedia content to record more vivid life moments, with support for image recognition and voice input. Calendar View An intuitive calendar interface to view and manage journals by date, easily review past entries, and support quick navigation. Data Statistics Detailed writing data analysis with visual charts showing writing frequency and word count statistics, supporting daily/weekly/monthly/yearly views to track your writing habits. Smart Features CloudKit synchronization ensures real-time data sync across multiple devices, never losing your precious memories. Suitable For: Students: Record study notes and cherish campus life Professionals: Document work reflections and organize thought processes Creators: Capture inspiration and accumulate creative materials Anyone who loves life and enjoys recording moments Start your journaling journey and let every precious moment be properly cherished. Auto-Renewal Membership Service Description [Subscription Period] - Annual Subscription (1 year) - Monthly Subscription (1 month) [Subscription Price] - Annual Membership auto-renewal price: $9.9 per year - Monthly Membership auto-renewal price: $0.9 per month [Payment] Upon confirmation of purchase, payment will be deducted from your iTunes account. [Auto-Renewal] The renewal fee will be deducted from your iTunes account 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Upon successful payment, the subscription period will extend by one cycle. [Cancel Auto-Renewal] To cancel your subscription, manually open "Settings" on your iOS device -> tap your "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the Account Settings page, tap "Subscriptions", then cancel the subscription. If you do not turn off the subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, it will automatically renew. 【Subscription Terms 】 https://docs.qq.com/doc/DVWZwYmpvWWhoWHJw
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DayNote at Free against Lyubishchev's $0.99. Lyubishchev's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
DayNote is free to download; Lyubishchev costs $0.99 up front. Lyubishchev sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and DayNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lyubishchev ships an update every 2 weeks, DayNote weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Lyubishchev | DayNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 诺 李 | xiaorichang Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Lyubishchev
- Premium One Month$0.991 Month
- Premium one year$4.991 Year
DayNote
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$9.991 Year









