Comparison

Chalk vs DailyProgress

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

Head to head
About

Chalk

A straightforward task management application designed for simplicity. Organize your day with intuitive boards, hands-free input, and visual progress tracking. Focus on what matters without unnecessary complexity.

Highlights
  • Simple task list management
  • Organize with distinct boards
  • Hands-free input via Siri
  • Scan text from physical documents
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Visual progress recap
Features
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Chalk is the simplest way to track what you need to do. No due dates. No priorities. No noise. Just your list. Need to separate work and personal life? Create distinct boards to keep your focus sharp and your context clear. Easily organize your day by holding and dragging tasks to reorder them exactly how you want. Add tasks faster than ever. Type them, speak them out loud, or use our magical new Scan feature—just point your camera at a physical notebook, whiteboard, or document, and Chalk instantly extracts the text into your list. You can even highlight text in Safari or Notes and send it straight to Chalk using the iOS Share sheet, or import massive lists with a single tap from your clipboard. With full Siri and CarPlay support, you can capture your thoughts hands-free while driving or on the go. Keep your to-dos front and center with clean, beautiful Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. When you're done, mark them off right from your home screen. Completed tasks move to your History, a beautiful bookshelf where every day you showed up becomes a book. At the end of every month, Chalk automatically compiles your progress into a stunning visual recap. Chalk is for people who want to focus on what matters without feeling anxious about what doesn't. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DailyProgress

Features
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Turn daily intentions into finished goals. DailyProgress is a focused daily goal tracker built around one clear idea: separate planning from doing. Set your goals outside your Focus Window, then complete them when it is time to focus. No overloaded project system, endless tags, or constant list rearranging. PLAN WITH CLARITY • Create a focused list of daily goals • Choose your personal Focus Window • Keep planning and execution separate • Use smart reminders to stay on schedule BUILD CONSISTENCY • Check off goals during your Focus Window • Track daily completion and weekly trends • Build streaks by completing every goal • Share your progress with friends GO FURTHER WITH PRO • Focus Recaps at the end of your day • Carry unfinished goals into the next day • Create repeating goals for habits and routines • View goals and progress with Home Screen widgets • Unlock Pro forever with one purchase—no subscription PRIVATE BY DESIGN DailyProgress does not collect your personal data. Your goals and progress stay on your device. Whether you want to beat procrastination, build better habits, or finish the work that matters, DailyProgress gives every day a simple rhythm: plan, focus, repeat. Download DailyProgress and make today count. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Chalk4 screens
DailyProgress4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chalk at every 6 days against DailyProgress's every 5 weeks. Chalk also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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. Chalk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and DailyProgress sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chalk ships an update every 6 days, DailyProgress every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Chalk versus DailyProgress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChalkDailyProgress
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid OkparaTimo Zonewicz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chalk

Subscriptions2
  • Chalk Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Chalk Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
3 purchases

DailyProgress

Subscriptions2
  • DailyProgress Pro - 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • DailyProgress Pro - 1 Year$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • DailyProgress Pro - Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is Chalk free?
Chalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DailyProgress free?
DailyProgress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chalk or DailyProgress have ads?
Neither Chalk nor DailyProgress shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chalk or DailyProgress?
Chalk ships an update every 6 days, and DailyProgress every 5 weeks. Most recently, Chalk was updated on November 5, 2026 and DailyProgress on November 5, 2026.

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