Side by side
Dayblok vs nowU
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
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 Dayblok Free plan Web
nowU combines time blocking, calendar synchronization, spillover scheduling, and keyboard controls in a free web service. It fits users who want unfinished work to remain part of the next day’s plan.
Visit nowUThe facts
| Dayblok | nowU | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Dayblok Pro: $39.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Dayblok | Not published |
| Website | dayblok.com | nowuapp.com |
| On daily planner apps | #98 of 137 | #102 of 137 |
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.
nowU: what it does well
- Calendar planning combines tasks and meetings
- Two-way Google and Apple Calendar sync
- Unfinished tasks roll to a free slot
- Smart tags suggest labels while typing
- Free beta plan requires no card
What to know first
- Available only through the web
- Free pricing is stated for the beta period