Comparison

Daylist vs MarkIOY

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

MarkIOY

This app allows you to edit Markdown documents by directly interacting with rendered text and elements. It supports a wide range of Markdown features and offers image-to-Markdown conversion. Documents are stored locally, ensuring privacy and portability.

Highlights
  • Direct visual editing of rendered Markdown
  • Supports front matter, task lists, code blocks, and more
  • Image-to-Markdown conversion
  • Local-first document storage
  • Export to PDF, HTML, and Word
  • Multiple view modes (Visual, Source, Split)
Features
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MarkIOY is a local-first Markdown editor that lets you write from what you can see. Write what you see - Edit rendered headings, paragraphs, lists, and tables directly. Markdown updates as you work. - Switch between Visual, Markdown Source, and Split view to compare structure and result at the same time. Keep every document portable - Open and save local .md files from Files, iCloud Drive, Finder, or a chosen workspace. - Work with front matter, task lists, callouts, code blocks, tables, footnotes, LaTex math, and Mermaid diagrams. Turn images into Markdown - Take a photo, choose from Photos, or select an image file. Crop the area first, then generate Markdown for a formula, table, chart, or printed note. - Image conversion starts only when you choose it. The selected crop is used solely to return Markdown and is not stored or logged. Finish anywhere - Export to PDF, standalone HTML, or Word document. No account is required. Your core writing workflow stays local, and the Markdown stays yours.

Screenshots

Daylist4 screens
MarkIOY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MarkIOY at none against Daylist's 3. MarkIOY also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Daylist's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support 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. MarkIOY asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MarkIOY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daylist has 97 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daylist ships an update fortnightly, MarkIOY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Daylist versus MarkIOY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaylistMarkIOY
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (97 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings97 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHome Tasker印超 吕

Customer experience

Daylist

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

MarkIOY

All ratings1 ratings
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
None

MarkIOY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Daylist free?
Daylist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MarkIOY free?
MarkIOY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Daylist or MarkIOY?
MarkIOY is rated higher. Daylist averages 4.6 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while MarkIOY averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Daylist or MarkIOY have ads?
Daylist shows ads; MarkIOY does not.
Which is updated more often, Daylist or MarkIOY?
Daylist ships an update fortnightly, and MarkIOY every 3 weeks. Most recently, Daylist was updated on October 25, 2026 and MarkIOY on October 19, 2026.

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