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Dabadoro vs DayLock
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.
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Dabadoro brings scheduling, routines, focus sessions, analytics, and rewards into one free system. Its main limitation is the lack of calendar sync, while AI planning and synchronization have connection requirements.
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DayLock combines time blocking, alarms, recurring planning, and schedule analytics in a mobile app. Its free tier covers core planning, while Pro adds higher AI-planning capacity and a seven-day trial.
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| Dabadoro | DayLock | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: £7.99 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | DayLock |
| Website | dabadoro.com | daylock.simdanlabs.com |
| On daily planner apps | #47 of 137 | #43 of 137 |
Dabadoro: what it does well
- Unlimited tasks, habits, and time blocks
- Includes Pomodoro focus modes
- Visual timeline supports resizing and reordering
- Habit streaks and heatmaps are included
- Available on web, Windows, macOS, and Linux
What to know first
- Calendar synchronization is not available
- AI plan generation needs internet access
- Mobile apps are still in development
- Cloud sync is optional
DayLock: what it does well
- AI turns plain-English plans into time blocks
- Native start and end alarms
- Recurring blocks, templates, and calendar import
- Local storage with no account required
- Free plan includes unlimited time blocks
What to know first
- Battery settings may affect alarm delivery
- Pro limits AI planning to 15 requests daily
- AI prompts go to an external provider
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