Comparison

Dayo vs AI Coach Cloud

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

Head to head
About

Dayo

This app helps you break phone distractions by requiring you to physically interact with a real-world object to unlock your device. It offers customizable modes, focus blocks, and schedules to manage your screen time effectively, promoting healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • Physical object key for unlocking
  • Customizable focus modes
  • Pomodoro-style focus blocks
  • Scheduled auto-locking
  • Daily usage limits
  • Streak tracking
  • Reflection prompts
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Pick a thing. It becomes the key to pausing distractions on your phone. Your earbuds case. A coffee mug. A library card. A weird little rock. Pick any object - Dayo locks the apps you choose behind it. To get back in, you have to physically find it and snap a photo. No willpower. No "are you sure?" prompts. Just a real-world object standing between you and the scroll. WHY IT WORKS Every other screen time app gives you a button you can tap your way around. Dayo gives you a thing - and things don't have a "snooze for 15 minutes" option. The friction is the feature. WHAT'S IN 2.0 Modes - Pick a starter kit when you set up a Totem: - Work Mode (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) - Sleep Mode (every night, 10pm-7am) - Study Mode (Mon-Fri, 6pm-9pm) - Focus Mode (manual only - you lock it when you're ready) Focus Blocks - Pomodoro-style. Pick 25, 50, or 90 minutes. Phone locks. Auto-unlocks at the bell. No snap needed. Schedules - Auto-lock on the times that matter (Pro). Daily Limits - Budget your TikTok at 30 min/day. Once you blow it, your Totem auto-locks until tomorrow. Streaks - Lock once a day, build your run. 3, 7, 30, 100, 365 days - we celebrate every milestone. Reflections - When you unlock, we ask "What did you do instead?" A week later you see your own answers. Yes, it's a little corny. Yes, it works. Buddies (Pro) - Lock in with a friend. You see when they're focusing. They see when you are. Quiet co-presence - no chat, no rankings. Sunday Recap - Every week, we text you a one-line summary of what you reclaimed. "3 hours 22 minutes off your phone. 9 sessions. 7-day streak." That's it. WHO IT'S FOR - People who already tried Screen Time, Opal, and Jomo and tapped past every one of them - Anyone who wants their evenings back without an entire "wellness journey" - Pomodoro nerds who want a real-world commitment device - Friend groups that want to focus together without a chat app screaming at them FREE TIER - Limited manual Totem locks (1 self-initiated lock per day) - Limited Focus Blocks - Daily limits - Streaks and recap DAYO PRO - Scheduled Totems (auto-lock on your calendar) - Buddies (up to 5 friends) - Unlimited manual locks - Unlimited Totem locks - Unlimited Focus locks - Buddy Focus blocks - Future Pro features as we ship them PRIVACY Dayo uses Apple's Family Controls and Screen Time APIs. We never see which apps you blocked or how long you used them - Apple keeps that data on-device. Your Totem photos and reflections live in your private account. We don't sell anything. We don't have ads. You pay us, or you don't. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Totem Pro is a 1-year auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dayo.co/privacy

About

AI Coach Cloud

Features
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AI Coach Cloud is the AI triathlon coach built by a 4× IRONMAN 70.3 finisher. It plans your season, adapts your week when life happens, and tells you the truth — a coach that pushes back instead of nodding along. — Send your coach's structured sessions to Apple Watch — Today's session and readiness on your Home Screen and Lock Screen — Ask, leave, get notified when your coach replies — Adaptive training plans for triathlon, running, cycling, and swimming, periodized around your races — A conversational coach that reads your training, sleep, and recovery — and adjusts — Daily briefings and readiness-aware workout changes — Strength training with in-gym logging and load prescription — Nutrition coaching and race fueling plans — Apple Health sync for workouts, heart rate, sleep, and weight — Optional intervals.icu connection — works fully without it — Race predictions, GPS route maps, and a training journal Subscription: $14.99/month after a 1-week free trial, billed to your Apple ID. Cancel anytime in Settings. Privacy policy: https://www.sharmaautomation.com/privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.sharmaautomation.com/terms

Screenshots

Dayo4 screens
AI Coach Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dayo at every 4 days against AI Coach Cloud's monthly. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dayo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and AI Coach Cloud sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dayo ships an update every 4 days, AI Coach Cloud monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dayo versus AI Coach Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayoAI Coach Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (185 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings185 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllday people, LLCRohit Sharma

Bugs and requests

Dayo

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Continue button hidden after selecting daily social media hours
  • App crashes and freezes during use
  • Social media time tracking inaccurate (counts background apps)
  • Countdown timer not displaying in new update
  • Registration screen scrolling issues on iPhone 13 mini
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  • Inconsistent discount amounts shown for same items
  • Marketplace interface clunky and difficult to navigate

Requested features

10 requests
  • Real cash payout or gift card options
  • Ability to use full earned credits toward purchases
  • Higher discount caps or percentage limits
  • Marketplace filtering by price, stock status, and category
  • Charity donation option for unused credits
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  • Ability to adjust tracked apps after initial setup
  • More international brand options
  • Countdown timer visibility for daily allowance
  • Flexible cheat day usage instead of forced scheduling
  • Subscription tier with enhanced rewards

AI Coach Cloud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Dayo

Subscriptions6
  • Dayo Pro Trial7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Dayo Pro$9.991 Month
  • Totem Pro — Founders7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • Totem Pro7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Dayo Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Dayo Pro1 Month trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

AI Coach Cloud

Subscriptions1
  • AI Coach Cloud Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Dayo free?
Dayo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Coach Cloud free?
AI Coach Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dayo or AI Coach Cloud have ads?
Neither Dayo nor AI Coach Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dayo or AI Coach Cloud?
Dayo ships an update every 4 days, and AI Coach Cloud monthly. Most recently, Dayo was updated on November 8, 2026 and AI Coach Cloud on October 31, 2026.

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