Comparison

Chronicle vs DayDraft

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

Head to head
About

Chronicle

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Chronicle is a work journal designed to help you track what you actually did - not just what was easy to find later. Pull requests and published posts are easy to surface at review time. The Slack conversation where you unblocked a teammate, the thorough code review, the new hire you helped onboard - those are harder to remember and easy to leave off your self-evaluation. Chronicle gives you a lightweight place to log them as they happen, so that when review season comes around, your record is already there. Weekly goals, always in reach Create a pinned entry for your weekly priorities and it stays at the top of your list all week. When the week ends, pin your new goals - the old ones are archived alongside everything you logged, giving you context for how your priorities evolved over time. Organized when you need it Filter your entries by tag, date range, or both. At review time, pull up everything from the last period with a relevant tag and you have the raw material for a brag document - without having to reconstruct it from memory. iCloud sync Your entries are stored in your private iCloud account and sync across your iPhone and Mac. Your data belongs to you. Chronicle is a side project built to solve a real problem. It's opinionated, fast, and gets out of the way.

About

DayDraft

Features
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A messy to-do list rarely survives the day. DayDraft turns your daily task list into a realistic schedule, tracks every billable second, and shows your earnings in real time. Built for freelancers, remote contractors, and anyone who runs their own schedule, DayDraft combines reliable time tracking with AI assistance — so you plan realistically, track accurately, and hand clients professional and reliable proof of work. HOW DAYDRAFT WORKS 1. Two Ways to Plan Choose how you want to work today. Tick items off a fluid Checklist, or let the AI Planner map everything onto a visual Timeline. DayDraft takes your chaotic thoughts (typed or dictated by voice) and shapes it into a balanced schedule that fits the hours you actually have, travel time and breaks included. 2. Live Time Tracking & Earnings Stop guessing how long tasks took. One tap starts the timer, and it keeps running through interruptions, lock screens, and app restarts — with a Live Activity right on your Lock Screen. Set your hourly rate and watch your earnings grow as you work. 3. An Honest Record for Clients Need to log hours for a client or manager? DayDraft keeps an accurate, consistent record of your working time. Show exactly where the hours went, avoid disputes over unlogged time, and build trust through clear data. 4. Your Personal AI Advisor Get contextual insight into your work habits. The AI Advisor reads your logged hours and schedule to help you tune your routine, spot where time leaks away, and earn more without burning out. 5. Client-Ready Reports in One Tap No more rebuilding timesheets from screenshots at month-end. Generate a polished PDF with rates, totals, and your payment details and get paid faster. CORE FEATURES • Two ways to plan: a fluid Advanced Checklist or a structured visual Timeline • Voice input: dictate your tasks — AI understands what you mean, even mid-thought • Reliable background tracking: locking the screen never loses a minute • Live earnings view: watch the value of your time build up as you work • AI Planner: turns a chaotic task list into a realistic day plan in seconds • AI Advisor: smart, actionable insights on your productivity and billing • Instant export: professional PDF time reports with a single tap • Private by design: no ads, no data brokers — your data runs your account, nothing else A little something for trivia lovers: keep an eye out while using the app — a small easter egg with fun facts is waiting for those who love hidden surprises. Stop winging it. Plan your day your way, keep an honest record of your hours, and send clear, professional reports without the administrative headache. Try Pro free for 3 days with the annual plan. Privacy Policy: https://daydraft.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://daydraft.app/terms

Screenshots

Chronicle4 screens
DayDraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chronicle at none against DayDraft's 3. DayDraft's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. DayDraft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Chronicle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
Chronicle versus DayDraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChronicleDayDraft
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.217.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael FrauenholtzAndrii Plashevskyi

In-app purchases

None

Chronicle

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DayDraft

Subscriptions3
  • DayDraft Pro (1 Week)$3.997 Days
  • DayDraft Pro (1 Month)$9.991 Month
  • DayDraft Pro (1 Year)3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Chronicle free?
Chronicle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DayDraft free?
DayDraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chronicle or DayDraft have ads?
Neither Chronicle nor DayDraft shows ads.

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