Comparison

DayStack vs Aino

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Aino

A fast, focused workspace for building a personal knowledge system using Markdown. Connect ideas and structure your thoughts into an evolving network of notes. Ideal for deep thinkers and frequent writers.

Highlights
  • Markdown-first editing
  • Connected notes
  • Structured thinking
  • Focused experience
  • Personal LifeOS
  • Link ideas
Features
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Aino is a fast, focused Markdown workspace for building your personal knowledge system. Write in pure Markdown, connect ideas, and turn your notes into a structured, evolving system. Whether you're capturing thoughts, organizing knowledge, or building your second brain, Aino gives you a clean and powerful space to think. KEY FEATURES • Markdown-first editing Write naturally in Markdown with a fast and minimal editor. • Connected notes Link your notes together and build a network of ideas. • Structured thinking Turn scattered notes into a coherent system. • Focused experience No clutter. Just writing, thinking, and connecting. • Your personal LifeOS Aino grows with you as your knowledge system evolves. Aino is designed for people who think deeply and write often. Start building your second brain today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aino.md/legal/privacy

Screenshots

DayStack4 screens
Aino4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DayStack at none against Aino's 4. Aino's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). 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. Aino sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DayStack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DayStack ships an update every 2 months, Aino every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DayStack versus Aino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayStackAino
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGunawan Santoso宜丙 林

Customer experience

DayStack

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Aino

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DayStack

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Aino

Subscriptions3
  • Aino Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Aino Pro Founder Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Aino Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Aino Pro Lifetime$249.99

Questions

Is DayStack free?
DayStack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aino free?
Aino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DayStack or Aino have ads?
Neither DayStack nor Aino shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DayStack or Aino?
DayStack ships an update every 2 months, and Aino every 5 days. Most recently, DayStack was updated on October 31, 2026 and Aino on November 9, 2026.

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