Comparison

Daylist vs Patron

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 simple list app that keeps you organized without the overwhelm. Groceries, packing, projects, everyday to-dos — create a list, check things off, and stay on top of what matters, all in one calm, focused place. LISTS FOR EVERYTHING 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. No bloated menus, no unnecessary complexity — just clean lists that are quick to make and satisfying to finish. SHARE & COLLABORATE Share lists with family or friends in real time. Assign tasks, track progress together, and see updates instantly. Shared lists have never been this effortless — no more forgotten items at the store. REMINDERS & RECURRING TASKS Never forget what matters. Set one-time or recurring reminders for weekly errands, regular chores, and long-term goals. WIDGETS FOR HOME & LOCK SCREEN Add Daylist widgets to your home screen or lock screen for a quick look at your lists and reminders without even opening the app. Daylist is for people who value clarity over complexity. Make your first list today. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Patron

Features
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Patron is a calm, minimal writing app for poets, thinkers, and note-takers. Write poems, journals, essays, or ideas - without clutter, distraction, or noise. Every note you write is saved securely with iCloud, available across your devices and visible only to you. There are no accounts, ads, notifications or AI — just a quiet space for your words. Why Patron? • Flexible Writing Write poems, notes, journals, or drafts. Format text with bold, italics, underline, and colour. • iCloud Sync Your writing is backed up automatically, safely stored in your private iCloud account. • Distraction-Free Design A clean, minimal interface that lets you focus purely on writing. • Private by Design Patron doesn’t use AI, analytics, or tracking. Your words stay yours. • Thoughtful Tools Draft, edit and publish your writing when ready - all from one simple view. • Beautifully Simple Light and dark modes designed to feel calm, timeless and native to iOS. Patron is built for writers who value simplicity and privacy. It’s not about productivity or prompts - it’s about giving your words the space they deserve. Whether you’re journaling a thought, crafting a verse, or outlining a story, Patron keeps you focused on what matters most - writing. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bitegroup.com.au/privacy

Screenshots

Daylist4 screens
Patron4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Patron at none against Daylist's shown. Daylist's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Daylist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Patron sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daylist ships an update fortnightly, Patron monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Daylist versus Patron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaylistPatron
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (97 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings97 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHome TaskerLuke Antony Martin

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
2 purchases

Patron

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
  • Annual Subscription$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Daylist free?
Daylist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patron free?
Patron is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Daylist or Patron have ads?
Daylist shows ads; Patron does not.
Which is updated more often, Daylist or Patron?
Daylist ships an update fortnightly, and Patron monthly. Most recently, Daylist was updated on October 24, 2026 and Patron on October 19, 2026.

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