Comparison

Filled Days vs Merit.

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

Head to head
About

Filled Days

This calendar app helps you overcome procrastination with on-screen triggers and rewarding micro-wins. Visualize your time with colorful blocks and easily start focused sessions from your lock screen or widgets.

Highlights
  • On-screen triggers (Lock Screen, Widgets, Dynamic Island)
  • Visual time blocking
  • Micro-win sessions (5-40 mins)
  • Quick-log board
  • Day/Week/Month/List views
  • Color-coded categories
  • Smart reminders
Features
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I’ve procrastinated. A lot. So I built the tool I needed: a calendar that nudges me to start and makes each tiny action feel rewarding. Why it works • On-screen triggers. Start right from Lock Screen, Home widgets, or Dynamic Island—no app hunting, no friction. • Visual, not vague. See time as colorful blocks; watch empty gaps shrink as your day fills up. • Micro-wins. Pre-set 5/10/15/20/30/40-minute sessions make “just start” effortless. • Behavior cues. I researched what actually helps: clear next step + visible progress bar = momentum. What I do with it • Tap a tile (Code, Deep Work, Gym, Cleaning, Cooking… you choose) → timer starts → progress shows on Lock Screen. • Quick-log board for instant actions; no typing, no setup. • Day / Week / Month / List views to plan and review at a glance. • Color-coded categories keep context obvious and motivating. • Smart reminders surface the right nudge at the right time. Designed for humans • Gentle, friendly UI—high contrast, readable, and calm. • Built for short bursts or deep focus. • Feels like a game of filling your day, not a chore list. Perfect if you • Want an anti-procrastination calendar that actually gets you to start. • Love time-blocking but hate friction. • Believe small habits create big change. I finally found a way that sticks. If you’ve struggled like me, try filling just one block—then another. Your day will take care of itself.

About

Merit.

Features
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Show up. Apps unlock. Merit blocks distracting apps until you physically arrive at the places that matter — the gym, library, office, or anywhere you commit to being. No timers, no willpower needed. Just show up. HOW IT WORKS • Set a commitment: pick a location, choose which apps to block, and set your schedule • When your commitment activates, selected apps are blocked • Walk to your location — Merit detects your arrival via GPS and unlocks your apps • Build streaks by showing up consistently TWO BLOCKING MODES • Block Until Arrival — apps stay locked until you show up (perfect for getting yourself to the gym) • Block While At Location — apps lock only while you're there (perfect for staying focused at the library) ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERS Invite a friend to join your commitment. See when they show up. Hold each other accountable. Because it's easier to skip when nobody's watching. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Daily streaks and weekly progress • See how often you show up to each location • Monthly history and unlock records FREE TO START • 1 commitment with up to 3 blocked apps • Join shared commitments from friends • Full streak and stats tracking MERIT PRO • Unlimited commitments and locations • Unlimited blocked apps • Create shared commitments • Custom themes, fonts, and app icons MERIT PRO PRICING Merit Pro is available as a monthly subscription ($6.99/month, introductory offer: $0.99 for the first month) or annual subscription ($49.99/year). A lifetime purchase is also available. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://usemerit.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://usemerit.app/terms

Screenshots

Filled Days4 screens
Merit.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Merit. at every 3 days against Filled Days's every 11 days. Filled Days's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). 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. Filled Days sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Merit. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Filled Days ships an update every 11 days, Merit. every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Filled Days versus Merit.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilled DaysMerit.
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreenWood Technology LimitedMerit Apps LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Filled Days

Subscriptions2
  • Filled Days Flow Builders$0.991 Month
  • FilledDays Plus$1.991 Month
3 purchases

Merit.

Subscriptions2
  • Merit Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Merit Pro Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Merit Pro Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is Filled Days free?
Filled Days is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Merit. free?
Merit. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Filled Days or Merit. have ads?
Neither Filled Days nor Merit. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Filled Days or Merit.?
Filled Days ships an update every 11 days, and Merit. every 3 days. Most recently, Filled Days was updated on October 11, 2026 and Merit. on October 11, 2026.

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