Comparison

DayBox vs minoli

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

Head to head
About

DayBox

Features
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DayBox turns a chaotic to-do list into a clear daily plan you can actually finish. Drag tasks onto a visual timeline around your real calendar, protect time for deep work, focus one block at a time, and end the day knowing what you got done. NEW IN 1.2 - Made for iPhone Duo and iPad: on the big screen, your timeline and Inbox sit side by side — drag tasks straight onto your day. - Desk Mode on iPhone Duo: prop it up mid-block and the timer sits on the top half, every control on the bottom, and the screen stays on until the block ends. - Visual Countdown: a color disk that shrinks as time runs out, so you can see how long you have at a glance. - Wrap-Up Heads-Up: a nudge 5 minutes before a block ends. 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 the end of the 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 blocks, with optional two-way Apple Calendar sync - Natural language input - type "Meeting 2pm 30min #work" - Recurring tasks and day templates for your routines - Checklists inside every task - Tags to organize by project or life area - A warning before you overcommit your day - Siri & Shortcuts - add tasks hands-free FOCUS DEEPLY - A focus timer for every block - classic ring or the new Visual Countdown - Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - Your task's checklist right on the focus screen - Ambient sounds: rain, forest, ocean waves, coffee shop, fireplace, white noise - Pomodoro mode with automatic breaks - Log interruptions without losing your place - Apple Watch app and Home Screen widgets FOCUS-FRIENDLY BY DESIGN Built with ADHD and visual thinkers in mind: - Visual Timeline colors your blocks by tag - Gentle Reminders swap pressure for kind wording - Visual Countdown shows time left as a shrinking disk - Wrap-Up Heads-Up, so a block never ends by surprise REFLECT & GROW - Planned vs. actual focus, tasks done, and Big 3 progress - Weekly review with charts and trends - Streaks for planning, Big 3, and focus - 20 achievement badges - Share your day as a summary card DAYBOX PRO - AI daily planning around your real calendar - always previewed, never auto-applied (try an AI-planned day free) - Adaptive replanning when your day changes - AI time estimates for your tasks - Time Insights: where your time goes by tag, and your best focus hours - CSV time-log export for invoicing and timesheets Choose monthly, yearly (free trial available), or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel 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/daybox/privacy-policy

About

minoli

Features
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Too much on your mind and no idea where to begin? Minoli turns mental clutter into one clear next step. It is a private action assistant designed for adults with ADHD and anyone who struggles with organizing, prioritizing or getting started—with or without a diagnosis. FROM MENTAL CLUTTER TO ACTION • Capture what is on your mind by typing or speaking. • Turn your thoughts into editable tasks and concrete steps. • Get one primary recommendation instead of another endless list. • Shape your day around your energy, available time and what matters now. WHEN YOU GET STUCK Does a task feel too big, too vague or too heavy? Tap “I’m stuck.” Minoli helps you start smaller, clarify the first step, reschedule cleanly or pick up where you left off—without guilt. PLAN WITHOUT GUILT • Quickly review overdue items. • Create routines that restart cleanly, with no broken streak or accumulated debt. • Start a Focus session for one specific step. • Keep an eye on the remaining time with widgets and Live Activities. • Receive reminders designed to help you take action. • Add tasks to a dedicated Minoli calendar. • Capture content from the Share Sheet and Shortcuts. PRIVATE BY DESIGN What you have not managed to do yet is nobody else’s business. • No Minoli account • No ads • No advertising or behavioral-tracking SDKs • No selling of your data • Your task content is not sent to Minoli’s servers or to an online AI service • Your data is stored on your iPhone by default • Optional private iCloud backup using your personal Apple Account • Voice recognition is configured to run on-device only Some advanced features, including advanced routines, Focus customization, additional widgets, calendar features and iCloud backup, require Minoli+. Available options and local pricing are shown in the app before purchase. Minoli is a productivity and cognitive-accessibility tool. It does not diagnose or treat ADHD and is not a substitute for professional care. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DayBox4 screens
minoli4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: minoli at every 3 days against DayBox's monthly. 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. DayBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and minoli sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DayBox ships an update monthly, minoli every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
DayBox versus minoli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayBoxminoli
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB150 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRene FandidaACM INTERACTIVE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DayBox

Subscriptions2
  • DayBox Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • DayBox Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99
3 purchases

minoli

Subscriptions2
  • Minoli+ Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Minoli+ Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Minoli+ Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is DayBox free?
DayBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is minoli free?
minoli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DayBox or minoli have ads?
Neither DayBox nor minoli shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DayBox or minoli?
DayBox ships an update monthly, and minoli every 3 days. Most recently, DayBox was updated on October 31, 2026 and minoli on October 31, 2026.

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