Comparison

Daylyst vs Foxlore

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

Head to head
About

Daylyst

Features
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Finally take control of your day. Plan using instant voice capture and a clear daily flow that brings your tasks, reminders, goals, and ideas into one focused dashboard. Built for people whose life feels chaotic — creators, builders, students, and busy ADHD minds who need one place to manage everything. Capture in seconds, plan in minutes, and stay locked in all day. Start free to: - Capture tasks, ideas, and reminders instantly using voice input - Turn messy thoughts into a clear daily plan automatically - Organize everything in one simple, distraction-free dashboard - Track progress with streaks and momentum indicators - Break big goals into actionable tasks and steps - Stay consistent with smart reminders and gentle nudges Upgrade to Daylyst Pro to: - Unlock unlimited voice capture and instant task creation - Let AI draft and optimize your day in seconds - Build recurring routines and habits that actually stick - Automatically re-plan missed or unfinished tasks - Get deeper insights into focus, consistency, and productivity trends - Customize notifications to match your energy and workflow Some features require a Daylyst Premium subscription. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account Manage or cancel your subscription in your iOS settings Legal: Privacy Policy: https://www.daylyst.app/privacy Terms of Use (Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Foxlore

This app offers private note-taking with on-device AI for intelligent search and content understanding. It supports markdown, rich text, and secure note locking, with all data processed locally for maximum privacy. Enjoy a one-time purchase for all features and future updates.

Highlights
  • On-device AI for search and image understanding
  • Semantic and keyword search
  • Full markdown with rich text editing
  • Note linking and backlinks
  • Face ID/Touch ID protected notes
  • Optional end-to-end encrypted iCloud sync
  • One-time purchase, no subscription
Features
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Foxlore is a private, intelligent notebook that helps you capture ideas, connect knowledge, and rediscover what you know. • Write with rich Markdown, including tables, LaTeX equations, lists, callouts, code blocks and inline images. • Browse your library as a streamlined note stream with focused notes and compact previews. • Organize notes using nested tags and reusable Include, Require and Exclude filters. • Find information using exact-word and semantic search, or discover related ideas with Find Similar. • Generate on-device summaries on supported devices. • Attach locations, calendar events, audio and PDFs—then search their extracted content. • Create links between notes and attachments. • Zoom into images with familiar pinch gestures. • Protect sensitive notes by locking tags with Face ID or Touch ID. • Import and export Markdown, or export individual notes as paginated PDFs. • Keep your library synchronized through iCloud, with automatic local backups. Privacy is fundamental to Foxlore. Search, indexing, image captions and AI features run on your device. Foxlore does not send your notes or searches to a hosted AI service. When iCloud sync is enabled, your library is synchronized privately using Apple’s CloudKit.

Screenshots

Daylyst4 screens
Foxlore4 screens

Verdict

The call

Daylyst and Foxlore are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Daylyst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Foxlore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Daylyst versus Foxlore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaylystFoxlore
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeakAI LabsSearchliness

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Daylyst

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Month
1 purchases

Foxlore

One-time1
  • Unlock Foxlore$14.99

Questions

Is Daylyst free?
Daylyst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Foxlore free?
Foxlore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Daylyst or Foxlore have ads?
Neither Daylyst nor Foxlore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Daylyst or Foxlore?
Daylyst ships an update every 2 weeks, and Foxlore every 2 weeks. Most recently, Daylyst was updated on September 15, 2026 and Foxlore on September 25, 2026.

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