# DayRoot vs Glass Notes

DayRoot and Glass Notes both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of DayRoot's written reviews are positive against 50% of Glass Notes's. DayRoot also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Glass Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayRoot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Glass Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DayRoot against 5.0 for Glass Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of DayRoot's written reviews are positive against 50% of Glass Notes's.

DayRoot ships an update every 6 weeks, Glass Notes every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayRoot | Glass Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayroot/id6789836051/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glass-notes-private-notepad/id6790164760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tony Pisarenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789836053) | [Birkan Aksoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626910993) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Glass Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glass-notes-private-notepad/id6790164760)

Capture thoughts with visually appealing glass cards that change color based on their background. Organize notes with color tags, checklists, and folders. Protect your private entries with Face ID and access them easily via home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Visually appealing glass card design, Color-coded note organization, Interactive checklists, Folder-based note grouping, Face ID/Passcode protection, Home screen widgets, Private data storage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayRoot free?

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

### Is Glass Notes free?

Glass Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DayRoot or Glass Notes?

DayRoot and Glass Notes are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do DayRoot or Glass Notes have ads?

Neither DayRoot nor Glass Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DayRoot or Glass Notes?

DayRoot ships an update every 6 weeks, and Glass Notes every 8 days. Most recently, DayRoot was updated on October 13, 2026 and Glass Notes on October 5, 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.*