Comparison

neurolist vs Daybox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

neurolist

This AI-powered planner assists neurodivergent individuals with task management. It breaks down large tasks into manageable steps, estimates completion times, and provides a focused, one-task-at-a-time view to combat overwhelm and procrastination.

Highlights
  • AI task breakdown
  • Magic subtasks generation
  • Context-aware task planning
  • Single task focus view
  • Smart timer with voice notifications
  • Task library for retrieval
Features
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neurolist is an AI-based planner that helps neurodivergent folks reach their potential. First, you enter a scary task and the app automatically estimates how long it will take and assigns it to a category. Then you can use the "magic subtasks" button to turn the task into a manageable list of steps. The best part? You can even add context about your life, which our AI will use to generate even better tasks. neurolist also helps you stay present by only showing you one to-do at a time. No more overwhelming lists. Any to do you create you can get back with one easy tap via the task library. Ultimate flexibility. To help you actually do your to-do's, neurolist has a smart timer, which lets you complete each task like a playlist, with a timer for each subtask. Then it dynamically estimates how long it will take to complete, while notifying you via voice notifications along the way. Perfect to avoid ADHD procrastination. This is just the beginning: In the future neurolist will allow you to give more context on each task and will provide advanced productivity analytics. Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/37837520 Terms of Service: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/37837520

About

Daybox

This app helps you stay focused by automatically progressing through a list of timed tasks. Set durations, add tasks with icons and colors, and let the timer guide you through your day without manual intervention. Live Activities keep your timer visible on the lock screen and Dynamic Island.

Highlights
  • Automatic task progression
  • Customizable task durations and icons
  • Drag-and-drop task reordering
  • Live Activities for lock screen/Dynamic Island
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Audio cues for transitions
Features
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Stack your tasks. Hit start. Daybox flows through them automatically — no tapping, no switching, no interruptions. Just frictionless focus from one task to the next. Daybox is a timeboxing timer that works like a playlist for your day. Add your tasks, set durations, and let the timer auto-advance through your list. When one task ends, the next begins — keeping you in flow without lifting a finger. HOW IT WORKS - Add tasks with custom durations, emoji icons, and colors - Drag to reorder your task list anytime - Hit play — the timer counts down and auto-advances through each task - Adjust time on the fly with smart +/- buttons that adapt to the remaining duration - Audio cues signal each transition so you stay in the zone STAY FOCUSED, STAY INFORMED - Live Activities show your timer on the lock screen and Dynamic Island - Keep Screen Awake mode so your timer is always visible - Organize tasks into color-coded categories - Skip, reorder, or jump to any task mid-session with intuitive gestures SYNC ACROSS DEVICES - Sign in with just your email — no passwords - Your tasks and categories sync instantly - Real-time timer sync lets you start on one device and continue on another DESIGNED FOR FLOW Daybox doesn't ask you to learn a methodology or track your productivity stats. There are no streaks, no gamification, no guilt. Just a simple, beautiful timer that keeps your day moving forward. Popular with those with ADHD who benefit from time-aware structure, Daybox is also perfect for daily routines, study sessions, workout circuits, cooking, cleaning sprints, creative blocks, or any time you want structure without rigidity. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

neurolist4 screens
Daybox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: neurolist at none against Daybox's shown. neurolist also leads on ratings volume (878 vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.2). Daybox's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. neurolist sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Daybox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Daybox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: neurolist has 878 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

neurolist ships an update every 2 weeks, Daybox every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
neurolist versus Daybox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterneurolistDaybox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (878 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings878 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB20 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThomas Wolfgang MenzelScott Hanson

Customer experience

neurolist

All ratings878 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

Daybox

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

neurolist

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tasks and subtasks disappearing
  • Inability to view/check off subtasks in timer mode
  • Scrolling issues on certain screens
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to add tasks without subtasks
  • Option to prioritize tasks
  • Sync across devices
  • Customizable alarm sounds
  • iPad-optimized layout

Daybox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

neurolist

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Access Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Pro Access Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Access$19.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • Full Access Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Pro Access Yearly1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Pro Access Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • neurolist Lifetime Pro$49.99
3 purchases

Daybox

Subscriptions2
  • Daybox Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Daybox Pro Annual$16.991 Year
One-time1
  • Daybox Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is neurolist free?
neurolist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Daybox free?
Daybox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, neurolist or Daybox?
Daybox is rated higher. neurolist averages 4.8 out of 5 from 878 ratings, while Daybox averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do neurolist or Daybox have ads?
Daybox shows ads; neurolist does not.
Which is updated more often, neurolist or Daybox?
neurolist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Daybox every 8 days. Most recently, neurolist was updated on September 21, 2026 and Daybox on September 8, 2026.

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