# DayCast vs Squirrel

The clearest difference is device support: DayCast at 4 against Squirrel's 1. DayCast also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayCast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Squirrel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DayCast against 5.0 for Squirrel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayCast | Squirrel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycast-plan-plus-reflect/id6763911335/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squirrel-screen-time-savings/id6803664355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JC Mobile App Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895553190) | [BRIAN RICHARD HALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803664357) |

## What reviewers say

### DayCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycast-plan-plus-reflect/id6763911335)

This app consolidates your daily planning, note-taking, journaling, and financial tracking into a single, private space. It features on-device AI for reflections and summaries, with robust PDF annotation and editing capabilities. All data is encrypted locally for maximum privacy.

**Highlights:** Task and event planning with reminders, Rich text notes with sketches and photos, Mood-aware journaling with AI reflections, Multi-currency spending and net worth tracking, PDF annotation, markup, and text extraction, On-device AI for summaries and prompts, Encrypted local-first data storage

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayCast Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| DayCast Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |


### Squirrel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squirrel-screen-time-savings/id6803664355)

This app helps you reduce time spent on habit-forming apps by setting aside money for each time you open them. It connects screen time management with personal finance, encouraging savings and investment without direct financial transactions.

**Highlights:** App blocking for habit-forming applications, Set aside money for each app opening, Track savings history, Optional portfolio tracking for investments, No account or login required, No ads or tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Portfolio Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Portfolio Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayCast free?

DayCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Squirrel free?

Squirrel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DayCast or Squirrel?

DayCast and Squirrel are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do DayCast or Squirrel have ads?

Neither DayCast nor Squirrel shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*