Comparison

DayLog vs Routine Planner

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

Head to head
About

DayLog

Features
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"Where did my day go?" If you've ever wondered that, DayLog is for you—a simple time-logging app that records how you spend your day with a single tap. Sleep, work, meals, exercise, hobbies—just tap what you're doing now. The previous entry ends automatically and the next begins. No tedious input, no separate start/stop buttons. As your records build up, your day, week, and month come vividly into view. Timeline, donut chart, activity calendar—see your time in numbers and in color. And the more you use it, the more DayLog learns your habits. "Saturday morning—your usual grocery run?" It predicts what's next, so logging gets easier every day. And on the 1st of every month, your "16 Types" result arrives—morning or night, deep focus or quick switching. No questionnaire: your type is diagnosed from how you actually spent your time, delivered as a shareable card with its own character. Every Monday, a weekly report looks back on your week with numbers and gentle insights. ■ Made for you if you ・Lose track of where your day went ・Want to rethink your time and live a little better ・Couldn't stick with complex expense or journaling apps ・Want a light grasp on your sleep and exercise habits ■ Key features ・One-tap logging (switching is automatic) ・Timeline / donut chart / activity calendar ・Widget & Live Activity keep tracking effortless ・Stop reminders / 12 built-in categories ・Customizable categories: add your own—Childcare, Pets, Gaming, and more (up to 18). Rename, re-icon, reorder ・Insight cards: discover patterns you'd never notice ・The 16 Types: a monthly, shareable type card ・Weekly report: every Monday, a look back at your week ■ Privacy first The contents of your records—what you did and when—stay entirely on your device and are never transmitted. No account required. iCloud backup is supported, so switching phones is worry-free. To improve the app, we collect only anonymous usage statistics (which features are used). You can turn this off anytime in Settings. ■ DayLog Pro (monthly subscription) Free is plenty for everyday use. When you want to look back deeper, go Pro. ・Set as many goals as you like (free plan allows 3) ・View all past data (beyond one month) ・Detailed analysis (day × time-of-day heatmap, long-term trends) ・All insight cards ・Monthly / all-time reports, custom-period analysis ・Color themes Your first tap starts today. And your day begins to come into view. --- - Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/daylog-app ---

About

Routine Planner

Features
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Routine Planner turns your week into a simple, visual timetable — tap any empty slot to add a plan, and see your whole week at a glance. WEEKLY TIMETABLE Tap an empty time slot to instantly add an event. No complicated forms — just tap, type, and done. FOLD AWAY TIME YOU DON'T NEED Collapse sleeping hours or any unused block so your timetable only shows the hours that matter to your day. TIME ANALYTICS See how your week breaks down by category in a clean pie chart — work, commute, exercise, rest, and more — right from the Analytics tab. MONTHLY VIEW & EXTERNAL CALENDARS Switch to the monthly tab to see one-off events and skipped days, with your Google and iCloud calendars overlaid right on top. ROUTINE TRACKING Register places like your gym or office, and Routine Planner automatically logs your visits as habits — no manual check-ins required. REMINDERS Set notifications before any recurring event so you never miss a plan. ROUTINE PLANNER PRO - Unlimited saved places for routine tracking - Unlimited reminders (free plan includes 3) - No ads Choose a monthly subscription or a one-time purchase — cancel anytime.

Screenshots

DayLog4 screens
Routine Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DayLog at none against Routine Planner's shown. DayLog also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. DayLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Routine Planner 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

DayLog ships an update every 3 days, Routine Planner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DayLog versus Routine Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayLogRoutine Planner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJIN TANDAHiroki Takezawa

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DayLog

Subscriptions2
  • DayLog Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • DayLog Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
3 purchases

Routine Planner

Subscriptions1
  • ルーティン手帳 Pro(月額)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • 広告を非表示$1.99
  • ルーティン手帳 Pro(買い切り)$6.99

Questions

Is DayLog free?
DayLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Routine Planner free?
Routine Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DayLog or Routine Planner have ads?
Routine Planner shows ads; DayLog does not.
Which is updated more often, DayLog or Routine Planner?
DayLog ships an update every 3 days, and Routine Planner every 5 days. Most recently, DayLog was updated on October 24, 2026 and Routine Planner on October 23, 2026.

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