Daylist vs Duty and Shift
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/
Duty and Shift
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What you work today. What you work tomorrow. Duty and Shift shows only that. Calendar One screen, one calendar. The color bar under each date is that day's shift. Setup Paint one cycle and repeat it. That's all. When a day changes, change just that day. Widgets See your shifts on the Home Screen and Lock Screen without opening the app. Backup Saved to iCloud automatically. Your schedule stays on your device and in your own iCloud. Wake-up Alarms (subscription) Wake-up alarms are set automatically from your schedule and move when your shifts or start times change. Requires iOS 26 or later and the Duty and Sleep subscription in the Sleep tab (7-day free trial, then yearly or monthly, auto-renewing). No sign-up. Just start. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://geunmupyo.vercel.app/privacy#en
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Duty and Shift at none against Daylist's shown. Duty and Shift also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Daylist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Duty and Shift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Daylist ships an update fortnightly, Duty and Shift every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Daylist | Duty and Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (97 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 97 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Home Tasker | SINWOO KIM |
In-app purchases
Daylist
- Daylist Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Daylist Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Daylist Lifetime$44.99
Duty and Shift
- Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$11.991 Year
