Comparison

DayBox vs Uplift Daily

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

Head to head
About

DayBox

Features
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DayBox โ€“ Timeboxing Daily Planner helps you turn a chaotic to do list into a clear daily plan you can actually finish. Drag and drop tasks onto a visual timeline, block time for deep work, and see exactly how your day is scheduled. Use focused work sessions with built in timers to stay on track, avoid distractions, and protect your attention. Plan study blocks, work projects, writing sessions, and meetings in one organized schedule so you always know what to do next. Create recurring routines for mornings, evenings, and weekly reviews to build strong habits and consistent productivity. Track deadlines, priorities, and goals so important work is planned, not rushed at the last minute. DayBox is designed for professionals, students, workers, writers, and business owners who want realistic planning instead of endless lists. Timeboxing turns tasks into calendar blocks, helping you estimate effort, manage energy, and end the day feeling accomplished instead of overwhelmed. Plan your day, protect your focus, and manage your time with a structured workflow that matches how you actually work. THE DAYBOX METHOD - 5 STEPS, EVERY DAY 1. Capture tasks into your Inbox 2. Pick your Big 3 priorities for the day 3. Drag tasks onto your daily timeline 4. Start a focus timer for each block 5. Review your wins at end of day That's it. Simple enough to actually stick with. PLAN YOUR DAY - Visual daily timeline with drag-and-drop time blocks - Big 3 priorities - anchor your day to what matters most - Calendar integration - see events beside your time blocks - Natural language input - type "Meeting 2pm 30min #work" - Recurring tasks - automate your daily and weekly routines - Tags & categories - organize by project or life area FOCUS DEEPLY - Built-in focus timer with a beautiful progress ring - Haptic feedback to keep you in the zone - Siri Shortcuts - add tasks completely hands-free - Celebration animations when you complete tasks REFLECT & GROW - Daily stats: planned vs. actual, tasks done, Big 3 progress - Weekly review with charts, trends, and insights - Share your daily summary as a beautiful card - Unlock 20 achievement badges as you build the habit STAY MOTIVATED - Smart dashboard with greeting, streaks, and daily stats - 3 streak types: planning streak, Big 3 streak, focus streak - Morning and evening reminder notifications - Daily motivational quotes PERSONALIZE - Light, dark, and system theme - 5 accent color options - Avatar and profile stats - Onboarding that teaches the DayBox method from day one DAYBOX PRO - UNLOCK THE FULL EXPERIENCE - AI-powered daily planning - Advanced productivity analytics and weekly reports - Unlimited task history - Custom visual themes Monthly: $4.99/month / Yearly: $39.99/year (save 33%) / 7-day free trial included Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://culi.app/apps/dailypulse/privacy-policy

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Uplift Daily

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Your habits. Your progress. All in one place. Uplift Daily is the habit tracker that adapts to your life - whether you are on your iPhone, Apple Watch, or checking your Lock Screen. WHY UPLIFT DAILY? Most habit trackers are either too simple or too complicated. Uplift Daily finds the perfect balance - clean, powerful, and effortless to use every day. TRACK ANYTHING From simple daily habits to more advanced goals - Uplift Daily adapts to how you actually live. Set progressive goals, improve step by step, and track your growth at your own pace. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Connect your workouts, steps, sleep, and mindfulness sessions directly with Apple Health. Completed activities are automatically marked - no double tracking, no friction. YOUR WATCH. YOUR HABITS. Use the full Apple Watch app to manage your habits right from your wrist. Stay on track and keep your progress visible at all times. ALWAYS IN SIGHT Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets keep your habits visible throughout the day. A quick glance is all it takes to stay motivated. FEATURES - Check off habits with a single tap - Full Apple Watch app with progress tracking - Apple Health integration auto track workouts and sleep - Progressive goals increase targets week by week - Counter habits track reps glasses pages and more - Groups organize morning workout and evening routines - Yearly heatmap visualize your consistency - Vacation Mode pause streaks when needed - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - iCloud Sync seamless across iPhone iPad and Apple Watch - Smart reminders get notified at the right time YOUR STREAK STARTS TODAY Every habit starts with a single day. Start yours today.

Screenshots

DayBox4 screens
Uplift Daily4 screens

Verdict

The call

DayBox and Uplift Daily are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. DayBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Uplift Daily sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DayBox versus Uplift Daily: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayBoxUplift Daily
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size36 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRene FandidaEvren Agsakal

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DayBox

Subscriptions2
  • DayBox Pro Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • DayBox Pro Yearly1 Year trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Uplift Daily

One-time1
  • Uplift Pro$2.99

Questions

Is DayBox free?
DayBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Uplift Daily free?
Uplift Daily is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DayBox or Uplift Daily have ads?
Neither DayBox nor Uplift Daily shows ads.

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