# Opus One vs DayPace

The clearest difference is monetization model: DayPace at free with in-app purchases against Opus One's subscription. DayPace also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Opus One's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (985 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Opus One sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and DayPace sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DayPace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opus One has 985 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Opus One ships an update every 3 weeks, DayPace every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opus One | DayPace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (985 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opus-one-digital-planner/id941852977/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daypace-day-planner-and-focus/id6747648869/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **985** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 187 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PISO 13, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/940653452) | [Khandker Tafiqul Islam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627643051) |

## What reviewers say

### Opus One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opus-one-digital-planner/id941852977)

This app helps you manage tasks and notes with a paperlike interface. Organize your day with daily task lists, schedules, and notes, and use a master task section to capture all your to-dos. Features include drag-and-drop reordering, event integration, and customizable notes.

**Highlights:** Master Task section, Daily Task lists with status, priority, and notes, Daily Schedule and Event integration, Daily Notes with customizable text formatting, Drag and drop task reordering, Cloud synchronization, Sketch drawing canvas

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Opus One Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Opus One Professional | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Life changing
- 👍 Great app and support
- 👍 Integrates well with iPhone
- 👍 Keeps me organized and efficient
- 👍 Seamless sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues and reliability problems
- 🐛 Lost data and app crashes
- 🔒 Concerns about free trial sign-ups
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 👎 Lacks weekly/monthly views

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues between devices
- App crashes and data loss
- Keyboard not working on iPad
- Distorted font in calendar view

**Requested features**

- Add weekly and monthly views
- Improve Apple Pencil support
- Add project management features
- Integrate with more calendar/task apps
- Provide better training and tutorials


### DayPace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daypace-day-planner-and-focus/id6747648869)

Organize your day with a structured timeline, build routines, and stay focused with built-in Pomodoro sessions. Capture quick tasks, set reminders, and track your progress with insightful analytics. Includes widgets and Apple Watch support for seamless planning.

**Highlights:** Daily timeline planning, Routine building, Pomodoro focus timer, Task capture and sorting, Progress tracking and insights, Home screen widgets, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Schedule Planner Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Digital Planner Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Day Planner Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Daily Schedule Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Opus One free?

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

### Is DayPace free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Opus One or DayPace?

DayPace is rated higher. Opus One averages 4.7 out of 5 from 985 ratings, while DayPace averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Opus One or DayPace have ads?

DayPace shows ads; Opus One does not.

### Which is updated more often, Opus One or DayPace?

Opus One ships an update every 3 weeks, and DayPace every 2 weeks. Most recently, Opus One was updated on November 11, 2026 and DayPace on October 30, 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.*