# kōan vs Dayleaf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: kōan at none against Dayleaf's 3. kōan also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Dayleaf's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dayleaf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. kōan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dayleaf holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dayleaf has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | kōan | Dayleaf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koan/id6757606752/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayleaf-paper-planner-and-diary/id6757987200/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 44 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NICHOLAS ARTHUR OSBORNE ROSEBOROUGH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867807199) | [iMobiApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/338858089) |

## What reviewers say

### kōan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koan/id6757606752)

This daily planner helps users achieve a sense of enlightenment through its streamlined and powerful interface. It offers a focused approach to daily planning, aiming to foster personal growth and mindfulness.

**Highlights:** Streamlined daily planning, Powerful interface, Focus on personal growth, Mindfulness integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dayleaf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayleaf-paper-planner-and-diary/id6757987200)

This app offers a digital journaling experience that mimics a physical paper planner. It features multiple calendar views, customizable planners for different life areas, and quick entry options. Cloud backup and export capabilities ensure your notes are safe and accessible.

**Highlights:** Monthly, Weekly, and Day calendar views, Multiple color-coded planners, Quick entry and editing, Instant search functionality, Cloud backup and restore, Printable calendar views, Email export of entries

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dayleaf Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Dayleaf Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Dayleaf Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is kōan free?

kōan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dayleaf free?

Dayleaf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, kōan or Dayleaf?

Dayleaf is rated higher. kōan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Dayleaf averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do kōan or Dayleaf have ads?

Neither kōan nor Dayleaf shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*