Daylist vs Patron
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
Patron
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
Daylist ships an update fortnightly, Patron monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Daylist | Patron |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (97 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 97 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Home Tasker | Luke Antony Martin |
In-app purchases
Daylist
- Daylist Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Daylist Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Daylist Lifetime$44.99
Patron
- Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
- Annual Subscription$4.991 Year









