Comparison

Dayno vs Loose Ends

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

Head to head
About

Dayno

Easily track important upcoming dates with a clean, readable countdown. Perfect for events like trips, exams, or anniversaries, this app helps you stay organized and makes big days feel closer. Add unlimited events and prioritize what matters most with its minimal design.

Highlights
  • Quick event creation
  • Clear, at-a-glance countdowns
  • "Today" highlight
  • Track multiple events
  • Minimalist design
  • Event prioritization
Features
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Dayno is a simple, satisfying way to track the moments that matter. Dayno makes counting down to the moments that matter simple and satisfying. Create an event and get a clean, readable countdown that keeps big days feeling close. When the date arrives, Dayno lets you know it’s here—perfect for launches, exams, anniversaries, and long-awaited trips. Features: - Quick add: name it, pick a date—done. - Clear, at-a-glance countdowns. - “Today” highlight for the big day. - Track multiple events side by side (birthdays, trips, deadlines, more). - Calm, minimal design that’s easy to read. - Mark a countdown as important (star/priority) so the big ones stand out and stay at the top. Add unlimited countdowns—vacations, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, graduations, new jobs, first day of school, exams, product launches, conferences, concerts, festivals, movie premieres, sports games, race day/marathons, road trips, weekend getaways, moving day, home closings, lease renewals, flights, baby due dates, adoption days, pet adoptions, reunions, date nights, and more.

About

Loose Ends

Features
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Still thinking about the reply you owe, the decision you keep postponing, or the project you no longer want to finish? Loose Ends is a calm to-do list for what is still on your mind. Capture it, see where it stands, then finish it, make peace with partial progress, or let it go. CAPTURE IT IN SECONDS Add a quick task or a longer goal. Keep it Open, Waiting, or Parked. See how long it has been there, without overdue warnings or streaks. CHOOSE AN HONEST ENDING Completed, partly done, let go, replaced, or blocked: every ending can stay in your history. Add a reason or a short note so you remember what happened. LEARN FROM YOUR PATTERNS See what closes, what keeps waiting, and how long things stay open. Basic insights and a weekly summary preview are free. Explore a clearly marked sample of the full Weekly Reflection before upgrading. START FREE Capture and close your tasks, view basic insights, and browse your latest 30 closed loops. Older records remain saved on your device. Set an optional weekly check-in reminder, with a day and time that work for you. OPTIONAL LIFETIME PRO One purchase unlocks your full history, Weekly Reflection, private iCloud sync, Home Screen widgets, Face ID app lock, CSV and JSON export, and custom themes. No subscription. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No Loose Ends account. No ads or third-party analytics. Core features work offline; your data stays on your device by default. Private iCloud sync is optional. Start with one thing you have been carrying. Decide what happens next.

Screenshots

Dayno4 screens
Loose Ends4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dayno at fortnightly against Loose Ends's every 4 months. Dayno also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. Dayno sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Loose Ends sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dayno ships an update fortnightly, Loose Ends every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dayno versus Loose Ends: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaynoLoose Ends
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRectangula Inc.MANOGARAN P

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Dayno

Subscriptions8
  • Pro$5.997 Days
  • Pro$7.997 Days
  • Pro2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • Pro2 variants$11.991 Month
  • Pro$14.991 Month
  • Pro$19.991 Month
  • Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro1 Month trial$79.991 Year
1 purchases

Loose Ends

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Dayno free?
Dayno is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loose Ends free?
Loose Ends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dayno or Loose Ends have ads?
Neither Dayno nor Loose Ends shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dayno or Loose Ends?
Dayno ships an update fortnightly, and Loose Ends every 4 months. Most recently, Dayno was updated on November 5, 2026 and Loose Ends on November 5, 2026.

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