Side by side
Finalist vs myDailyTasks
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 iPhoneMac
Finalist offers a tightly day-oriented planning system with broad Apple integration and iCloud syncing. Its deliberate lack of project hierarchies makes the organizational model important to consider.
Visit Finalist Free plan iPhoneMac
myDailyTasks combines time blocking, recurring tasks, carryover and weekly review tools in an Apple-focused planner. The free plan is usable within its stated limits, while broader capacity requires a premium plan with unlisted pricing.
Visit myDailyTasksThe facts
| Finalist | myDailyTasks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Annual subscription: $29.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 8 | 3 |
| Maker | Finalist | myDailyTasks |
| Website | finalist.works | mydailytasks.app |
| On daily planner apps | #41 of 137 | #45 of 137 |
Finalist: what it does well
- Combines tasks, calendars, notes, habits, and journaling
- Time-blocking Timeline supports tentative task times
- Syncs through iCloud without an account
- Supports Apple Calendar and Reminders
- Annual and lifetime options are listed
What to know first
- No project hierarchies or overdue lists
- Apple-focused platform scope
- Apple Watch described features require watchOS 26
- Privacy policy lists diagnostics and purchase history
myDailyTasks: what it does well
- Half-hour timeline for tasks and Activities
- Automatic carryover with tags and priority offsets
- Weekly completion charts and streaks
- No account or developer-owned backend required
- Apple Watch and iCloud support
What to know first
- Free tier limits active tasks and goals
- Apple platforms only
Alternatives to Finalist Alternatives to myDailyTasks The whole list