Comparison

CurioLock vs PlanDay

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

Head to head
About

CurioLock

Features
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Stop scrolling. Start learning. CurioLock is a focus app that blocks distracting apps until you read and learn something new. Take control of your screen time, build focus, and break the habit of endless social media scrolling. How CurioLock works: 1. Choose distracting apps you want to limit 2. When you open them, CurioLock locks the app 3. Read a short article and answer a question 4. The app unlocks You turn wasted screen time into knowledge and focus. Features: App Blocker Block distracting apps like Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube. Screen Time Control Reduce daily screen time and take back control of your attention. App Lock Apps stay locked until you complete a short learning challenge. App Limit Create healthy limits and stop mindless scrolling. Focus Mode Train your brain to stay focused and avoid distractions. Why CurioLock is different? Most app blocker apps simply block your apps. CurioLock helps you replace scrolling with curiosity. Instead of losing time on social media, you: - learn something new - improve focus - build better habits Perfect for people who want to: - reduce screen time - stop social media addiction - improve focus - build better phone habits - control distractions CurioLock helps you turn distraction into knowledge. Take back control of your phone today. Premium Features Upgrade to unlock your personal plan and more features:
 • Monthly subscription: $4.99 (U.S.)*
 • Auto-renewal can be managed in your device account settings
 • Payment charged to your account at confirmation *Price may vary by country. Charges converted to local currency. Privacy Policy: https://curiolock.com/privacy
 Terms of Use: https://curiolock.com/terms
 Contact: contact@curiolock.com

About

PlanDay

A straightforward daily planner designed for focused task management. Easily organize your day, week, and month with intuitive swiping and task management. Enjoy a clean interface with customizable themes, all without ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Day, week, and month views
  • Add and check off tasks
  • Drag and drop tasks to reschedule
  • iCloud data syncing
  • Four customizable themes
  • Instant opening, no login
Features
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PlanDay is a planner for your day, week, and month. Swipe between views to see what's ahead. Add tasks, check them off, move them to another day if plans change. No accounts. No syncing headaches. No overwhelming feature lists. Just a clean, focused space to plan your day, your week, and your month — all in one place. Swipe between Day, Week, and Month views to see your life at every level. Add tasks in seconds. Check them off as you go. Move them forward when plans change. FOUR HANDCRAFTED THEMES • Classic — Clean and minimal, like a fresh notebook • Journal — Warm leather and ruled paper, for the old soul • Trapper Keeper — Bold, loud, and unapologetically '90s • Nature — A calm sunset backdrop for a calmer mind WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT • Opens instantly — no loading, no login • Swipe between day, week, and month views • Drag tasks to tomorrow when life gets in the way • Your data stays on your device and syncs via iCloud • No ads. No subscriptions. No tricks. PlanDay was built for people who want to do more and manage less. If you've ever abandoned a productivity app because it felt like a second job, this one's for you.

Screenshots

CurioLock4 screens
PlanDay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlanDay at none against CurioLock's 1. CurioLock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CurioLock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. PlanDay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CurioLock ships an update every 3 days, PlanDay every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CurioLock versus PlanDay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurioLockPlanDay
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB5 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKamil DomanskiSunset Labs, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CurioLock

Subscriptions1
  • CurioLock Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
None

PlanDay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CurioLock free?
CurioLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlanDay free?
PlanDay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CurioLock or PlanDay have ads?
Neither CurioLock nor PlanDay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CurioLock or PlanDay?
CurioLock ships an update every 3 days, and PlanDay every 6 weeks. Most recently, CurioLock was updated on October 7, 2026 and PlanDay on October 7, 2026.

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