Comparison

DayLog vs BrainBox

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

BrainBox

This app helps organize your schedule, tasks, and shopping lists in one place. It's designed to simplify daily life and assist with challenges like forgetfulness and procrastination, especially for those with ADHD.

Highlights
  • Schedule and task consolidation
  • Location-based reminders
  • Deadline tracking
  • Shopping list management
  • Customizable tabs for organization
  • Personalized theme colors
Features
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Clear your mind. BrainBox brings your schedule, tasks, and shopping lists together in one simple place. “I have too much to do and can’t organize my thoughts.” “I tell myself I’ll do it later… and then forget.” “I don’t know where to start.” “Deadlines keep slipping my mind.” BrainBox is designed to make everyday life feel a little easier. It’s also designed with ADHD-related challenges in mind, including forgetfulness, procrastination, and time management. Keep less in your head. Make every day a little simpler. ▼ What BrainBox can do ■ Find free time for the things you need to do Add tasks to “Later” and see them during your available free time. Make better use of the gaps in your day. ■ Adjust your day to fit your routine Early shifts, late shifts, days off, and more. Set different wake-up and bedtime schedules to match your daily routine. ■ Keep your shopping list in one place Never forget what you need. Get reminders at a specific time or when you arrive near a store, helping you remember what to buy when it matters. ■ Stay on top of deadlines Add deadlines to your tasks so important things don’t sneak up on you. ■ Get reminders when you arrive Add a location to a task in “Later,” and BrainBox can remind you when you get there. ■ Don’t leave things behind Set reminders to check what you need to bring when leaving home or arriving at your destination. ■ Organize with tabs Work, family, hobbies, and more. Separate your schedule and tasks into tabs so you can focus on what matters right now. ■ Make BrainBox yours Choose your favorite theme color and personalize the way BrainBox looks. It’s something you use every day—make it feel like yours. ▼ BrainBox is great for people who: ・Feel overwhelmed by everything they need to do ・Struggle with forgetfulness or procrastination related to ADHD ・Want schedules and tasks together in one place ・Work shifts or have an irregular daily routine ・Often forget what they need to buy ・Sometimes lose track of deadlines ・Want to separate work, home, hobbies, and other areas of life ・Want a simple, easy-to-use task management app Your schedule and tasks, all in one place. BrainBox helps you clear your mind and focus on what matters. Some features, including deadline management, location-based reminders, and don’t-forget alerts, require the BrainBox PRO plan. Terms of Use: https://brainbox-app.vercel.app/terms.html

Screenshots

DayLog4 screens
BrainBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrainBox at none against DayLog's 2. BrainBox also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. BrainBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
DayLog versus BrainBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayLogBrainBox
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJIN TANDAyamanaka miyu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DayLog

Subscriptions2
  • DayLog Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • DayLog Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

BrainBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DayLog free?
DayLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainBox free?
BrainBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DayLog or BrainBox have ads?
Neither DayLog nor BrainBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DayLog or BrainBox?
DayLog ships an update every 3 days, and BrainBox every 3 days. Most recently, DayLog was updated on October 28, 2026 and BrainBox on October 31, 2026.

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