Side by side
Cashew vs DayZen
Both stand on daily planner 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
Cashew puts routine planning and collaborative trip organization together, with offline support and AI itinerary drafting. Premium removes the free tier’s trip and collaborator limits for a recurring fee.
Visit Cashew Free plan iPhone
DayZen combines radial scheduling, calendar sync, and focus controls in an iOS app with local-by-default operation. The free Starter plan covers core planning, while Pro removes task limits and adds listed extras.
Visit DayZenThe facts
| Cashew | DayZen | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $99.99 a year | DayZen Pro: $24.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cashewplanner.com | dayzen.xyz |
| On daily planner apps | #73 of 137 | #77 of 137 |
Cashew: what it does well
- Combines daily and trip planning
- AI drafts editable day-by-day itineraries
- Offline use syncs after reconnecting
- Collaborative editing and PDF itinerary export
- Free plan includes unlimited tasks and events
What to know first
- Free plan limits users to two trips
- Free plan allows one collaborator per trip
- Requires iOS or iPadOS 18.0 or later
- Android and macOS are on the roadmap
DayZen: what it does well
- 24-hour radial clock planning
- Two-way calendar synchronization
- Recurring tasks and task inbox
- Focus Mode with timer
- Schedules stay on the device
What to know first
- Starter plan allows 10 tasks
- Available as an iOS app
- Advanced widgets require Pro
- Pro is listed at $24.99 a month
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