Comparison

Notebook vs Dayora

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

Head to head
About

Notebook

This app offers a natural journaling experience by organizing daily notes on a single page, allowing you to flip through your entries like a physical book. It prioritizes simplicity, security with passcode locks, and seamless iCloud synchronization for easy access across devices.

Highlights
  • Realistic page-turning effect
  • One page per day organization
  • iCloud sync and backup
  • Passcode lock with Face ID/Touch ID
  • Dark mode and font adjustment
  • Ad-free Premium option
Features
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Keep daily notes and diary entries together on one page. Turn pages like a book and revisit your past entries. Search, iCloud sync, and a passcode lock help you organize and access your notes. Core features are free; ad removal is a one-time purchase. ■ Your day on one page See the notes and diary entries you write each day together on one page. Swipe or tap to turn pages and look back on everyday moments and memories. ■ Find past entries Use the contents list or search to find a note you want to revisit. Change a note's date to record plans or past events. ■ Make reading and writing comfortable Adjust the text size or use Dark Mode. Copy, print, or share your notes. ■ Protect access with a passcode Lock access to your diary with a passcode. Face ID / Touch ID is available on supported devices. ■ Sync between devices with iCloud With iCloud sync enabled, notes synchronize automatically between devices using the same Apple Account. iCloud sync is enabled by default for new installations. iCloud Drive and Notebook's iCloud access must be enabled, with available storage and a network connection. Synchronization may take time. iCloud sync and device backups are separate features. Check your sync status and backups before changing devices. ■ Recover deleted notes Recover notes within 30 days of deletion from Recently Deleted in Settings. ■ Remove ads with a one-time purchase Core features are free. Premium removes ads with a one-time purchase, not a subscription. After changing devices, use Restore Purchases with the Apple Account used for your purchase. Over 2 million downloads worldwide. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from over 21,000 ratings across all countries and regions (October 2026). Capture your everyday moments, one page at a time.

About

Dayora

This app helps you build lasting habits by focusing on consistent progress rather than perfect streaks. It allows for flexible scheduling and provides insights into your consistency without guilt or burnout. Designed for real life, it acknowledges that missing a day is normal.

Highlights
  • Momentum tracking instead of streaks
  • Simple task creation and organization
  • Flexible daily, occasional, or anytime scheduling
  • Meaningful visual feedback on consistency
  • Guilt-free progress tracking
  • Privacy-focused data handling
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Most habit apps break your progress the moment you miss a day. Dayora is designed differently - your progress continues, even when life gets in the way. Stay consistent without streak pressure. Build momentum that actually lasts. No resets. No guilt. Just progress. WHY DAYORA - Focus on momentum instead of streaks - Stay consistent without guilt or burnout - Designed for real life - missing a day is normal FEATURES Momentum Tracking See progress over time - not just whether you were perfect. Simple Task Management Create, edit, and organize tasks effortlessly. Flexible Scheduling Plan tasks your way - daily, occasional, or anytime. Insights That Matter Understand your consistency with meaningful visual feedback. Built for Sustainability No pressure. No punishment. Just steady progress. WHO IS IT FOR - People tired of streak-based apps - Anyone building sustainable habits - Users who want progress without pressure PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays yours. No unnecessary tracking. FINAL NOTE Consistency isn't about being perfect every day. It's about showing up over time. Dayora helps you do exactly that.

Screenshots

Notebook4 screens
Dayora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dayora at none against Notebook's shown. Dayora also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dayora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dayora holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook ships an update weekly, Dayora every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Notebook versus Dayora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebookDayora
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoBhavana Gourimath

Bugs and requests

Notebook

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Deleting entries causes the app to crash
  • Long entries can cause the app to become unresponsive
  • Password feature doesn't always work as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to insert photos and attachments
  • Implement cloud sync and backup
  • Allow more formatting options (font, size, color, bold, italic, etc.)
  • Develop an iPad version with optimized layout
  • Add a search function to easily find past entries

Dayora

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notebook

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
2 purchases

Dayora

Subscriptions1
  • Dayora Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dayora Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dayora free?
Dayora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notebook or Dayora?
Dayora is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Dayora averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Notebook or Dayora have ads?
Notebook shows ads; Dayora does not.
Which is updated more often, Notebook or Dayora?
Notebook ships an update weekly, and Dayora every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 31, 2026 and Dayora on October 31, 2026.

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