Comparison

reason vs Dayli

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

Head to head
About

reason

This app helps you regain control over your screen time by requiring you to state a reason and set a time limit before accessing distracting applications. It introduces a moment of friction to discourage mindless app usage and reduce overall phone engagement.

Highlights
  • App blocking
  • Reason-based access
  • Time limits
  • Reduces screen addiction
  • Discourages mindless usage
Features
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Choose which apps are a problem for you and Reason will block them. When you want to use them, you'll have to enter a reason and set yourself a time limit. Often you'll just close these apps instead of entering a reason, but even if you don't, your open app will be blocked once your time limit runs out. If you're struggling with screen addiction, this app is for you. If you find yourself opening apps for no apparent reason, we're on the case. If you open messages from friends and then get stuck doomscrolling, we've got you covered. It's a small moment of friction, but by pausing and stating your reason for opening distracting apps, you'll find yourself spending less time glued to your phone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Dayli

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Turn your goals into free time. Dayli is a time bank for your daily goals. Complete tasks like studying, working out, reading, or chores to earn free time, then use that time to unlock the apps you choose. 1. Time Bank — Turn goals into time Earn free time whenever you complete a goal. Do what matters first, then enjoy the time you earned. 2. App Blocking — No time, no access When your balance runs out, selected apps stay locked. Dayli helps you pause mindless scrolling and finish your goals first. 3. AI Verification — Prove what you completed Verify workouts, study sessions, reading, and other goals with a photo or note. When AI confirms your progress, you can earn extra time. 4. Apple Health — Auto-verify your fitness goals Connect Apple Health to automatically verify workouts and activity goals. No photo needed — just move, and Dayli confirms it. 5. Home Screen Widgets — Your goals at a glance Check your Time Bank balance and daily progress without opening the app. Stay on track right from your home screen. 6. Vault — See your week at a glance Track how much time you earned, spent, and saved this week. Your goals, rewards, and progress are organized in one place. 7. Challenges with friends Share goals and stay accountable with friends. Build better routines together and keep each other on track. Start with Dayli today. One small goal can change how you spend your time. ◆ Dayli Pro Features • AI Goal Recommendations — Get smart suggestions for what to do next • AI Verification — Confirm completed goals and earn extra time • Apple Health Integration — Auto-verify fitness goals • Home Screen Widgets — Time Bank and goal progress on your home screen • Advanced Stats — Review weekly progress and time trends • More goals and routine tracking Some features require a Dayli Pro subscription. Subscriptions can be purchased in the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dayli.live/privacy

Screenshots

reason4 screens
Dayli4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dayli at every 5 days against reason's every 10 days. Dayli also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. reason sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Dayli sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

reason ships an update every 10 days, Dayli every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
reason versus Dayli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterreasonDayli
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas WoodruffSangkwon Kim

In-app purchases

2 purchases

reason

Subscriptions2
  • Reason Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Reason Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Dayli

Subscriptions2
  • Dayli Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Dayli Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is reason free?
reason is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dayli free?
Dayli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do reason or Dayli have ads?
Neither reason nor Dayli shows ads.
Which is updated more often, reason or Dayli?
reason ships an update every 10 days, and Dayli every 5 days. Most recently, reason was updated on October 28, 2026 and Dayli on October 31, 2026.

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