Comparison

Daylist vs TaskPulse

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

Head to head
About

Daylist

This app offers a minimalist approach to daily planning and routine tracking. It helps users organize tasks, build habits, and manage schedules in a focused environment. Features include smart checklists, real-time list sharing, and a hydration tracker, all enhanced by a motivating cat mascot and customizable themes.

Highlights
  • Minimalist daily planner
  • Routine tracker
  • Smart checklists
  • Real-time list sharing
  • Hydration tracker
  • Customizable themes
  • Home screen widgets
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Daylist is a minimalist daily planner and routine tracker designed to help you stay organized without the overwhelm. Whether you're managing tasks, building better habits, or keeping your schedule on track, Daylist brings everything together in one calm, focused place. PLAN YOUR DAY, YOUR WAY Organize tasks by time of day — morning, afternoon, evening, or anytime. Add tasks, set reminders with recurring support, and check off what you've completed. Daylist is built around simplicity — no bloated menus, no unnecessary complexity. Just a clean organizer that helps you reach your goals one day at a time. SMART LISTS & CHECKLISTS Create colorful checklists with automatic progress tracking and completion rates. Build grocery and shopping lists organized by category, project to-do lists, or anything else you need. Watch your progress grow as you check things off. SHARE & COLLABORATE Share lists with family or friends in real time. Assign tasks, track progress together, and see updates instantly. Shared planning has never been this effortless — no more forgotten items at the store. WATER TRACKER Track your daily water intake with the built-in hydration tracker. Set your daily goal, get visual reminders, and build a healthy habit day by day. YOUR PERSONAL CAT MASCOT A cute cat companion is always by your side — cheering you on, celebrating your streaks, and keeping you motivated. It changes mood based on your productivity, reacting to your achievements and making every completed task feel rewarding. 8 BEAUTIFUL THEMES Personalize your planner with 8 stunning themes: Default, Ocean, Forest, Sunset, Rose, Midnight, Nord, and Charcoal. Find the look that fits your style and mood. WIDGETS FOR HOME & LOCK SCREEN Add Daylist widgets to your home screen or lock screen for a quick overview of your tasks and reminders without even opening the app. Everything you need, always within reach. REMINDERS & RECURRING TASKS Never forget what matters. Set one-time or recurring reminders to stay on top of daily routines, weekly errands, and long-term goals. Daylist is for people who value clarity over complexity. Start your best day today. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TaskPulse

Organize your workflow with a powerful productivity tool that combines task management with the Pomodoro technique. Track your time, visualize progress with charts, and stay focused with customizable work and break intervals. Sync your data seamlessly across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Task creation and organization
  • Pomodoro timer with customizable intervals
  • Time tracking charts
  • Task reminders
  • Full-screen break notifications
  • Cross-device synchronization
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Stay on top of your tasks with this powerful macOS productivity app. Whether you're using the Pomodoro technique or managing your time, the app helps you stay organized and focused. All features are free for 30 days, after which a subscription is required. Key features: 1. Task Creation: Add and organize tasks with ease. 2. Pomodoro Timer: Manage timers for individual tasks and take breaks to avoid strain. 3. Customizable Intervals: Adjust work and break durations to suit your style. 4. Time Tracking Charts: Visualize task time with insightful charts. 5. Task Management: Easily view, edit tasks and set task reminders. 6. Full-Screen Break Notifications: Get immersive reminders to take breaks 7. Sync Across Devices: Seamlessly synchronize your tasks and progress across macOS, iOS, and watchOS, ensuring you're always up to date no matter which device you're using. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Daylist4 screens
TaskPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TaskPulse at 100% against Daylist's 62%. TaskPulse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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. Daylist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and TaskPulse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daylist ships an update every 3 weeks, TaskPulse weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Daylist versus TaskPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaylistTaskPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (97 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings97 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHome TaskerGitesh Agarwal

Customer experience

Daylist

All ratings97 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative28.6%

TaskPulse

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Daylist

Subscriptions2
  • Daylist Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Daylist Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Daylist Lifetime$44.99
1 purchases

TaskPulse

Subscriptions1
  • Buy Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Daylist free?
Daylist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TaskPulse free?
TaskPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Daylist or TaskPulse have ads?
Daylist shows ads; TaskPulse does not.
Which is updated more often, Daylist or TaskPulse?
Daylist ships an update every 3 weeks, and TaskPulse weekly. Most recently, Daylist was updated on October 2, 2026 and TaskPulse on September 30, 2026.

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