Pairwork vs Day by Day
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pairwork
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Turn Housework into Shared Value. Pairwork transforms the "invisible labor" of couples into "visible appreciation" through the power of data and AI. We are a housework-sharing platform designed to help you and your partner build a better team. Proven Results from Over 140,000 Hours of Data Pairwork isn't just a checklist; it's a tool for real teamwork. Based on our research of thousands of couples and over 140,000 hours of logged housework: 1.6x More Couples Logging Together: Over 80% of couples who set an "hourly rate" have both partners logging chores, about 1.6 times the share of couples who don't (about 50%). 5.7x More Chores Logged: Couples who assign an "hourly rate" to their labor log 5.7 times more chores than couples who don't (median). Your AI-Powered Monthly Review Once a month, our AI analyzes your shared data and delivers a private report to help you grow together. Objective Insights: A bird's-eye view of your joint accomplishments. Personalized Encouragement: Constructive advice tailored to your specific contributions. Actionable Goals: Practical tips to make the upcoming month smoother and more harmonious. Why Pairwork? Visualize 160+ "Invisible" Tasks: From "refilling the tea" to "wellness checks for family," our preset chores cover housework, childcare, pets and family care. If you do it, it counts. Value Your Effort in Real Terms: Assign an hourly rate to chores to gain a new perspective on each other's contributions and foster deeper respect. Data-Driven Contribution Charts: No more guessing who did what. Let easy-to-read graphs speak for themselves. A Shared Space for Appreciation: Send a "Thank You" with a single tap, creating a positive feedback loop. Everyday Tools for Busy Couples Morning and evening reminders for today's chores and unfinished ones. Flexible schedules: weekdays, weekends, weekly, or one-time chores with a planned date. Fixed or "take turns" assignees to keep the load balanced. Register chores your partner completed, a shared shopping list and a shared memo. Recommended chores to get started in a minute. Pairwork Helps You Solve: The Feeling of Unfairness: Turn "I'm doing everything" into "Look at what we've achieved." The Stress of Nagging: Let the data be the reminder, so you don't have to be. The "Invisible Labor" Gap: Finally get recognition for the small tasks and family care that often go unnoticed. Stalled Conversations: Use AI reports as an unbiased starting point for healthy discussions. Transform Your Daily Life Say goodbye to chore-related stress and hello to a more harmonious home! By making chores and family care visible, you'll naturally foster appreciation and balance. Download Pairwork today and start building a happier, more balanced life together!
Day by Day
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How many days has it been? Day by Day shows how long it has been since you started something, or quit something, as one big number. No checklists, no charts. Just today's number, set like a poster. 42 days alcohol-free. 23 days of working out. 100 days of reading every day. Every one of those days is yours. ONE BIG NUMBER • Your start date is day 1, and the number goes up at midnight • Starting or quitting: reads naturally either way, "Going for 23 days" or "Free for 42 days" • Three home styles: Poster, Big type, and Daylight, whose sky follows the time of day • Swipe between challenges; touch and hold to change the style or color DONE TODAY • Check in once a day, with a gentle haptic and a little bounce • Celebrations on days 1, 3, 7, 14, 30, 50, 100 and 365 • Missed a day? Start again today, or keep your record and continue. Your best record is always kept A CARD WORTH SHARING • Six templates: White, Black, Gradient, Bold, Pastel and Photo • Instagram Story (9:16), Feed (1:1) and Portrait (4:5), exported at 1080px • Toggle the emoji and date, pick a phrase or write your own, change the typeface • Save to Photos or share anywhere WIDGETS • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Check in right from the widget, without opening the app • Add the iPhone widget to your Mac desktop too (macOS Sonoma or later) YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR PHONE • No account, no sign-up • Your challenges are stored only on your device • Only anonymous usage statistics and crash reports are sent to improve the app, never your titles or photos Available in English, 한국어, 日本語, 简体中文 and 繁體中文. Day by Day is free and supported by ads, which appear only in Settings, Records, and occasionally after you share. Never on your home screen, when you check in, or right before you share. Health-related challenges such as quitting drinking or smoking are for keeping your own record and are not medical advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Day by Day at none against Pairwork's 2. Pairwork's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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. Pairwork sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Day by Day asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pairwork ships an update monthly, Day by Day every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pairwork | Day by Day |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mediba Inc. | jinyeoung kang |
In-app purchases
Pairwork
- Pairwork Premium (Trial)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Pairwork Premium (monthly)$4.991 Month
Day by Day
No in-app purchases









