# Ontime vs DayRoot

The clearest difference is monetization model: DayRoot at freemium against Ontime's subscription. DayRoot also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Ontime's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ontime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and DayRoot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 Ontime against 5.0 for DayRoot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Ontime ships an update weekly, DayRoot every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ontime | DayRoot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ontime-adhd-and-time-blindness/id6786759932/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayroot/id6789836051/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 6 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ADESH PANDEY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892893741) | [Tony Pisarenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789836053) |

## What reviewers say

### Ontime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ontime-adhd-and-time-blindness/id6786759932)

This app acts as an external clock for individuals with ADHD or time blindness. It helps you plan your routines backward from a deadline, providing precise start times and alerts to ensure you leave on time without stress.

**Highlights:** Backward planning from deadlines, Start-now alarm for exact start times, Step-by-step routine guidance, Live Activity countdown on Lock Screen, Apple Watch glanceable time pressure, Home Screen widgets for quick status, Routine insights and buffer adjustments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ontime Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Ontime Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### DayRoot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayroot/id6789836051)

This app plans your day backward from your arrival time, considering live traffic and your calendar. It provides gentle reminders to get ready and a precise moment to leave, ensuring you arrive calmly and on time. The app learns your habits to adjust timings and offers a unique timeline for your entire day.

**Highlights:** Backward day planning, Live traffic integration, Calendar event syncing, Adaptive buffer learning, Calm arrival notifications, Daily timeline visualization

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayRoot Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| DayRoot Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ontime free?

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

### Is DayRoot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ontime or DayRoot?

Ontime and DayRoot are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Ontime or DayRoot have ads?

Neither Ontime nor DayRoot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ontime or DayRoot?

Ontime ships an update weekly, and DayRoot every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ontime was updated on October 6, 2026 and DayRoot on October 13, 2026.

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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.*