Comparison

DayStack vs JotStay

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

Head to head
About

DayStack

Features
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Stack your day with purpose. DayStack helps you organize tasks, build routines, and stay focused on what matters most. Simple, beautiful, and distraction-free.

About

JotStay

Features
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JotStay is the fastest way to put a note on your lock screen. Open the app, type your thought, tap Send โ€” done. Your note instantly appears as a notification on your lock screen. No timers, no categories, no setup. Just type and go. Perfect for: โ€ข Reminders you need to see right now โ€” "Take out the trash", "Call mom" โ€ข Quick thoughts you don't want to forget โ€ข Shopping lists, one item at a time โ€ข Anything you want front and center on your phone Every note is saved in your history. Tap any past note to send it again as a new notification. Swipe to delete what you no longer need. Key features: โ€ข Instant notifications โ€” your note appears on the lock screen the moment you send it โ€ข Full history โ€” every note is saved and ready to reuse โ€ข One-tap resend โ€” tap any past note to send it again โ€ข Zero friction โ€” the keyboard is ready the moment you open the app โ€ข Dark Mode support โ€ข No account required, no sign-up, no internet connection needed โ€ข Your notes stay on your device โ€” nothing is collected or shared JotStay does one thing and does it well. No bloat, no distractions.

Screenshots

DayStack4 screens
JotStay2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: DayStack at 3 against JotStay's 1. DayStack also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
DayStack versus JotStay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayStackJotStay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size45 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGowin Arachchige Shanuka ChandimalaJiri Syrovy

In-app purchases

None

DayStack

No in-app purchases

None

JotStay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DayStack free?
DayStack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JotStay free?
JotStay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DayStack or JotStay have ads?
Neither DayStack nor JotStay shows ads.

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