Comparison

Daybound vs Quest

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

Head to head
About

Daybound

This app helps you overcome procrastination by locking distracting applications until you complete assigned tasks. It uses AI-powered photo verification to confirm task completion, offering built-in and custom routines for accountability without timers or streaks.

Highlights
  • App locking until task completion
  • AI photo verification for task proof
  • Built-in routine templates
  • Custom routine creation
  • Privacy-focused data storage
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If you’ve ever stared at a simple task for way too long even when you know it would only take five minutes, Daybound is for you. When internal motivation isn’t enough, Daybound locks your distracting apps until you finish the tasks you’d normally put off. It’s an app blocker tied directly to task completion. No timers. No streak pressure. No gimmicks. Just simple accountability that actually works. Key Features • Apps stay locked until tasks are done • AI photo verification to unlock • Built-in and custom routines AI-Verified Routines Snap a photo to prove you finished a task. Unlike traditional app blockers, Daybound unlocks when the task is complete–not when a timer runs out. Built-In Template Library Start with common routines like getting out of bed, brushing your teeth, or doing the dishes. They’re simple, practical, and designed to help you build momentum. Custom Routine Templates Create your own routines for anything in your life. If you can take a photo of it, you can turn it into a Daybound task. Privacy First Your photos and routine data stay on your device and in your personal iCloud account. There are no ads, no tracking, and no required account. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Quest

Transform your daily tasks and fitness goals into an epic RPG adventure. Earn experience, build habits, and customize your hero as you progress in real life. Tackle quests, battle in the arena, and explore dungeons to level up your character and your life.

Highlights
  • RPG-style character progression
  • Habit building and streak tracking
  • Daily quests and longer sagas
  • Arena combat for competitive play
  • Dungeon exploration for loot
  • Home screen widget for progress view
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Quest: Level Up transforms your daily routine into an epic adventure. Build real habits, hit your fitness goals, and watch your character grow stronger as you do. YOUR LIFE. YOUR QUEST. Every task you complete earns XP. Every habit you build increases your streak. Every step you take counts toward your daily goal. The more you do in real life, the more powerful your hero becomes. BUILD YOUR HERO Choose your class — Warrior, Mage, Rogue, Paladin, Ranger, and more. Customize your portrait, earn equipment, and gear up as you level up. DAILY QUESTS & SAGAS Tackle your to-do list as daily quests and take on longer Sagas for bigger rewards. Optional bonus quests keep things interesting when you want an extra challenge. ARENA COMBAT Test your hero against opponents in the Arena. Win matches to climb the rating ladder and prove your strength — 3 fights per day keeps it competitive. DUNGEON RUNS Dive into dungeons, battle monsters, and collect loot. Each dungeon is a gauntlet — fight your way through to earn rare equipment. STAY ON TRACK A home screen widget shows your streak, tasoday — so your progress is always in view. Your grind. Your glory. Level up. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Daybound4 screens
Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quest at none against Daybound's 2. Quest also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Daybound's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. Daybound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Daybound against 5.0 for Quest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daybound has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daybound ships an update every 4 weeks, Quest every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Daybound versus Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayboundQuest
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB146 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBrandon HalloranPathforge Studios LLC

Customer experience

Daybound

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Quest

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Daybound

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial$35.991 Year
None

Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Daybound free?
Daybound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quest free?
Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Daybound or Quest?
Daybound and Quest are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Daybound or Quest have ads?
Neither Daybound nor Quest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Daybound or Quest?
Daybound ships an update every 4 weeks, and Quest every 9 days. Most recently, Daybound was updated on July 18, 2026 and Quest on September 18, 2026.

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