Side by side
Align vs Dayblok
Both stand on time blocking apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhone
Align combines calendar events, recurring plans, reminders, and subtasks in a visual schedule, with core planning features on its free plan. Check the iOS requirement and App Store for Align Plus pricing before choosing it.
Visit Align Free plan iPhone
Choose Dayblok if you want to build a time-blocked plan on an iPhone and place it around Apple Calendar events. Look elsewhere if you need a desktop app or cloud sync.
Visit DayblokThe facts
| Align | Dayblok | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Dayblok Pro: $39.99 a year |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Dayblok |
| Website | align.day | dayblok.com |
| On time blocking apps | #8 of 31 | #12 of 31 |
Align: what it does well
- Free plan includes unlimited time blocks and calendar sync.
- Blocks can repeat daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly.
- Checklist subtasks can mark a block complete.
- Per-block notification settings are available.
- Maker says data can sync to private iCloud.
What to know first
- Requires iOS 17 or later.
- Other Apple platforms are not supported.
- Align Plus prices are shown in the App Store.
Dayblok: what it does well
- Drag tasks from an inbox to a schedule timeline.
- Imports Apple Calendar events to help avoid double-booking.
- Shows schedule gaps for realistic daily planning.
- Calendar access is read-only and selected-day events stay on-device.
- Tasks and plans remain on the device, according to the maker.
What to know first
- Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- No desktop app or cloud sync.
- Pro is required for unlimited tasks and calendar imports.
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