DayBits vs Circles Relationships
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DayBits
Effortlessly capture daily experiences with a fast and uncluttered journaling app. Add text, photos, and view entries on a map. Enjoy a simple, pleasant experience designed for speed and ease of use.
- Fast, one-tap entry
- Add photos to entries
- View entries on a map
- Search journal entries
- Customizable fonts
- Export to PDF
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Less is more with DayBits! Looking for a quick and easy way to capture experiences from your day? Seeking a fast and uncluttered experience? DayBits leaves you one tap away from effortlessly capturing your memories. DayBits opens with a blank page ready for immediate writing. Write as much or as little as you would like. Add a picture or two, if you would like. Done! - View your journal in a variety of formats. - View on a map where you were when you wrote a journal entry. - Search your journal entries. - Add Photos. - Choose custom fonts. - Make it your own! - Export to PDF There are many wonderful journaling apps available. DayBits was carefully designed to be unique among many. It was designed to allow fast entry and a simple and pleasant viewing experience. No distracting bells and whistles. Capture your memories fast and easily. Enjoy them later. Find the beauty in simplicity and speed with DayBits!
Circles Relationships
This app helps you maintain meaningful connections by sending gentle reminders to reach out to important people. It allows you to journal about interactions with each contact, ensuring you never lose track of your relationships.
- Smart interaction reminders
- Per-person journaling
- Flexible scheduling
- Persistent follow-up nudges
- Private and secure data storage
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Meaningful connections shouldn't fade away because life gets busy. Circles helps the relationships that matter most thrive by gently reminding you when it's time to reach out. No more wondering "Has it really been that long since we talked?". Each relationship in your life is a circle. In a thriving relationship you keep that circle closed in a never-ending ring, always keeping in touch and reaching out. Treat your relationships with thoughtfulness and intention by journaling about each interaction. Circles helps you maintain a separate journal for each one in your life. Does someone have an important life event coming up or are they working through a difficulty? Did you enjoy a seemingly insignificant moment such as sharing a meal, going on a walk, or a quick phone call? Never loose track of the details as you journal about each interaction. Features: Smart Reminders: Set custom interaction cadences for each contact - weekly, monthly, or whatever works for your relationship. Per-person Journal: Quickly log your conversations, meet-ups, or video calls to keep track of your connection history. Flexible Scheduling: Had a spontaneous chat? The app automatically resets your reminder schedule so you won't get unnecessary notifications. Persistent Reminders: If you miss a connection, receive gentle followup nudges to connect Private & Secure: Your relationship data stays on your device - we don't access your contacts or conversations. Life moves fast, but your relationships don't have to suffer. Whether it's family across the country, old college friends, or professional connections you value, Circles helps you stay present in the lives of those who matter. Download today and nurture your relationships with intention.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: DayBits at 8 against Circles Relationships's 1. Circles Relationships's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DayBits against 5.0 for Circles Relationships. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DayBits has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DayBits ships an update every 3 days, Circles Relationships every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.
| Parameter | DayBits | Circles Relationships |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jay Levy | Ryan Carroll |
Customer experience
DayBits
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In-app purchases
DayBits
No in-app purchases
Circles Relationships
No in-app purchases









