Comparison

DayPrep vs Carry

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

Head to head
About

DayPrep

Features
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PLAN TOMORROW, TODAY DayPrep is a refreshingly simple daily task planner that helps you reduce morning stress by planning tomorrow tonight. With smart organization, automatic rollover, and complete privacy, it's the minimalist planning app you've been looking for. WHY DAYPREP? Most task apps overwhelm you with endless features, complicated hierarchies, and guilt-inducing overdue lists. DayPrep takes a different approach: simple time-based organization that mirrors how you actually think about your day. Plan tomorrow before bed with optional evening reminders. Wake up knowing exactly what needs to get done. Start each day with clarity and confidence. HOW IT WORKS DayPrep organizes your tasks into three simple sections: - TODAY - What you're doing right now - TOMORROW - What you're planning for next - FUTURE - Your backlog for ideas and long-term tasks At midnight, the app automatically rolls over: Today becomes history, Tomorrow becomes Today, and any incomplete tasks move to Future. No endless overdue lists. No guilt. Just fresh starts, every day. KEY FEATURES Smart Daily Rollover Incomplete tasks automatically move to your Future backlog at midnight. Keep focused on what matters today without losing track of what matters later. Evening Reminders Set a customizable reminder (12 PM - midnight) to plan tomorrow before bed. Deep links directly to your Tomorrow section so you can start planning immediately. Effortless Task Management - Swipe right to complete or uncomplete tasks - Swipe left to delete (with confirmation) - Tap any task to edit it inline - Drag and drop to reorder within sections - Move tasks between Tomorrow and Future with drag-and-drop - Quick Add fields in each section for rapid entry Completed Task Archive Completed tasks stay visible with strikethrough until midnight, giving you that satisfying sense of accomplishment. After 30 days, they automatically archive to keep your app running smoothly. 100% Private Your tasks live only on your device. No cloud sync. No accounts. No data collection. The only data that leaves your phone is anonymous crash reports to help us fix bugs. Your to-dos are truly yours. Beautiful and Intuitive Clean Material Design 3 interface with automatic dark mode following your system preferences. Thoughtful animations and helpful empty states guide you through the app. WHO IT'S FOR DayPrep is perfect if you: - Feel overwhelmed by complex task management systems - Want to plan ahead without overthinking - Value privacy and local-first software - Prefer minimalist tools that do one thing well - Like the idea of "planning tomorrow, today" WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Unlike traditional task apps with projects, tags, priorities, and endless features, DayPrep focuses on one question: "When will I do this?" Today, tomorrow, or sometime in the future. That's it. The result? Less time managing your tasks, more time completing them. TECHNICAL DETAILS - Works completely offline - Local SQLite database for fast, reliable storage - Cross-platform native experience built with Flutter - Notification permissions only for optional daily reminders - Minimal battery usage with smart background scheduling GET STARTED Download DayPrep and start planning your tomorrow, today. No account required, no tutorials needed - just open the app and start adding tasks. Reduce stress. Gain clarity. Own your day.

About

Carry

This app offers a straightforward approach to task management, inspired by a daily paper habit. Unfinished tasks automatically roll over to the next day, helping you prioritize what truly matters. It focuses on simplicity with no accounts or complex menus, just your tasks.

Highlights
  • Daily task page
  • Automatic task rollover
  • Search past days
  • Calendar view
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Recurring tasks (premium)
  • Home Screen widgets (premium)
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Carry is a simple to do app built around a habit that works well on paper. Each morning starts with a fresh page. You write down what you need to do today. At the end of the day, anything unfinished carries over to tomorrow. That small act of rewriting helps you see what still matters and what probably does not. Carry brings that idea to your phone without adding a bunch of extra stuff. No account. No setup. No projects, tags, or complicated menus. You just open the app and start writing. Unfinished tasks roll forward to the next day automatically, so nothing falls through the cracks, but you still see them, every morning, until you either do them or decide they don't matter. No ads, no tracking. Just your tasks. Free Features • A simple daily page for today’s tasks • Unfinished tasks automatically carry over • Search past days and jump right to them • Calendar view with markers for busy days • Add tasks with Siri and Shortcuts • Local reminders and notifications Premium Features: One-time purchase. Pay once, keep forever. • Recurring tasks: daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly • Home Screen widgets • Multiple profiles. Never mix your tasks (personal, work or anything) • Export you tasks as plain text or markdown

Screenshots

DayPrep4 screens
Carry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DayPrep at none against Carry's 1. DayPrep also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Carry's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads 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. Carry sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DayPrep asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DayPrep ships an update every 6 weeks, Carry every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
DayPrep versus Carry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayPrepCarry
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTudor-Dan BalasThiago Rodrigues de Lima Souza

In-app purchases

None

DayPrep

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Carry

One-time1
  • Carry Premium$2.99

Questions

Is DayPrep free?
DayPrep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carry free?
Carry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DayPrep or Carry have ads?
Neither DayPrep nor Carry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DayPrep or Carry?
DayPrep ships an update every 6 weeks, and Carry every 4 days. Most recently, DayPrep was updated on October 30, 2026 and Carry on October 19, 2026.

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