Lucid vs DayStack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lucid
This app offers a minimalist and intuitive note-taking experience, allowing users to organize thoughts with fluid, block-based editing. It features gesture-driven navigation and unique caret movement for efficient idea connection and management.
- Minimalist and intuitive design
- Block-based editing for organizing ideas
- Gesture-driven navigation
- Bookmark any section
- Unique caret movement with spacebar
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■ Beautifully minimal Intuitive & clean design that keeps you in the flow. A note-taking app that gets out of your way. ■ Connect ideas Organize thoughts as they form. Freely move and nest ideas with fluid, block-based editing. ■ Gesture driven • Swipe right to focus on any subsection • Swipe left to collapse a section • Navigate through parent blocks by swiping from the edge • Pull down to add a block at the top or tap empty space to add at the bottom ■ Other features • Bookmark any section, not just top-level notes • Easily move the caret between blocks by holding the spacebar (not possible in other outliners) ■ Roadmap Lucid is in early development and many more features are coming soon: • External links • Bidirectional linking • Desktop app & iCloud sync • More themes and customization options For the philosophy and reasoning behind the app, visit https://thelucidnotes.com/
DayStack
This app combines a to-do list, Pomodoro timer, and daily planner into a single, streamlined interface. Manage tasks, enhance focus with timed sessions, plan your schedule visually, and track your productivity progress over time.
- Task management with subtasks and priorities
- Customizable Pomodoro timer with ambient sounds
- Time blocking and visual daily planner
- Productivity statistics and progress tracking
- Offline functionality
- Kanban board view
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DayStack brings your todo list, pomodoro timer, and daily planner into one simple app. Stop switching between 3-4 apps — manage tasks, focus with timers, plan your day, and track your progress all in one place. TASK MANAGEMENT & TODO LIST Create tasks with subtasks, priorities, due dates, and tags. Organize with projects and categories. Drag to reorder. Mark complete with a tap. Simple and fast. POMODORO TIMER & FOCUS MODE Built-in pomodoro timer with customizable work and break intervals. Stay focused with timed sessions. Track how many pomodoros you complete each day. Ambient sounds to help you concentrate. STOPWATCH & COUNTDOWN TIMER General-purpose stopwatch and countdown timer for any timed activity. Save presets for quick access. Track time spent on tasks automatically. TIMEBOX PLANNER & TIME BLOCKING Plan your day with time blocks. Assign tasks to specific time slots. See your schedule at a glance with a visual timeline. Weekly overview included. DAILY PLANNER & REVIEW Start each day with intentions and goals. Review what you accomplished at the end. Rate your day. Build consistent daily habits with structured planning. STATISTICS & PRODUCTIVITY REPORTS See your productivity trends over time. Track completed tasks, focus time, and streaks. Daily, weekly, and monthly breakdowns to understand your habits. MORE FEATURES - Projects and tags for organization - Task priorities (low, medium, high) - Subtasks and checklists - Recurring tasks (daily, weekly, custom) - Due date reminders with notifications - Kanban board view - Search and filter tasks - Dark mode and multiple themes - Offline — no internet needed - No account required — your data stays on your device - Clean design interface - Backup and restore your data Whether you're a student studying for exams, a freelancer managing clients, or a remote worker organizing your day, DayStack gives you everything you need to stay organized, focused, and productive. Download DayStack now — your all-in-one productivity companion.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lucid at every 2 weeks against DayStack's every 2 months. DayStack's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lucid ships an update every 2 weeks, DayStack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lucid | DayStack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | illia chaban | Gunawan Santoso |
Customer experience
Lucid
DayStack
In-app purchases
Lucid
No in-app purchases
DayStack
No in-app purchases








