Comparison

Dayblok Daily Schedule Planner vs Quicknotes Journal

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

Head to head
About

Dayblok Daily Schedule Planner

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STOP LISTING. START BLOCKING. To-do lists are endless. Your time is not. Download Dayblok Daily Schedule Planner to build a realistic schedule in under 60 seconds and uncover time for deep work. Most planning apps are too complex. Dayblok brings the serenity of paper planning to your iPhone, with the power of a digital tool. WHY TIME BLOCKING? Instead of staring at a long list of tasks and wondering "what's next?", you give every task a block on your timeline. When you can see your day, you stop overcommitting and start finishing. CORE FEATURES: • CONQUER YOUR DAY: Turn endless lists into a realistic plan you actually finish. • UNLOCK DEEP WORK: Escape busywork. Secure focused time for what truly matters. • PROTECT YOUR TIME: See your true availability and stop overcommitting. • PLAN IN PRIVATE: Total peace of mind. Your data stays on your phone, never the cloud. • GO LIMITLESS (PRO): Unlock unlimited tasks, calendar imports, and extended hours. PERFECT FOR: • Visual thinkers who hate linear lists. • Students managing classes and study blocks. • Anyone balancing deep work with a busy schedule. • People who end the day feeling like they "didn't get enough done." Download Dayblok Daily Schedule Planner today and see how much you can actually get done. PRIVACY PROMISE: We believe your schedule is personal. Dayblok is built with a "Local First" architecture. We do not store your data on our servers, and we never sell your information. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dayblok.com/privacy

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Quicknotes Journal

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QuickNotes Journal is a simple, private journaling app designed to keep your thoughts organized and completely under your control. All entries are stored locally on your device. There are no accounts, no cloud sync, and no data collection. Your journal stays with you. Key Features • Create and edit journal entries quickly with text, photos, and audio • Organize entries using customizable tags and topics • Search and filter entries by date, text, or tag • View detailed insights into writing habits, streaks, and milestones • Clean, focused layout with simple navigation across entries and stats • Export your journal anytime to TXT, CSV, or JSON • Backup and restore data locally with full ownership of your data • Optional one-time purchase for advanced statistics (no subscriptions) Privacy First by Design QuickNotes Journal works entirely offline. Your data never leaves your device. No logins, no cloud servers, and no third-party analytics. Simple and Focused The interface is built to stay out of the way so you can focus on writing. Whether you log quick notes, track daily habits, or keep an offline work diary, QuickNotes Journal keeps things straightforward and reliable. Built for Long-Term Use Your entries are stored in a fast local database and remain accessible even if you migrate devices using your manual backups. You control your data at every step. QuickNotes Journal is ideal for anyone who wants a fast, private, and dependable journaling experience without unnecessary complexity or recurring fees.

Screenshots

Dayblok Daily Schedule Planner4 screens
Quicknotes Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Quicknotes Journal at 3 against Dayblok Daily Schedule Planner's —. Quicknotes Journal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Dayblok Daily Schedule Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Quicknotes Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Dayblok Daily Schedule Planner versus Quicknotes Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayblok Daily Schedule PlannerQuicknotes Journal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony LeegwaterRyan Bair

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dayblok Daily Schedule Planner

Subscriptions2
  • Dayblok Pro$4.991 Month
  • Dayblok Pro$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Quicknotes Journal

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Dayblok Daily Schedule Planner free?
Dayblok Daily Schedule Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quicknotes Journal free?
Quicknotes Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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