DayZen
DayZen: A focused iPhone planner with radial scheduling, calendar sync, and a one-time Pro option. Ranked #86 of 137 in Daily Planner Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for iPhone users wanting visual one-time-purchase planning.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best foriPhone users wanting visual one-time-purchase planning
- Free planYes
- Paid from$24.99 one-time
- Planning methodTime blocking
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Radial 24-hour clock makes time blocking easy to visualize
- Two-way sync with Google, Outlook, Apple, and iCloud calendars
- Pro adds unlimited tasks, widgets, and future updates for one payment
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS devices
- Starter is limited to ten tasks
- Advanced features require the $24.99 Pro purchase
Our verdict on DayZen
DayZen is a visual daily planner for iPhone and iPad built around a 24-hour radial time-blocking clock. It suits people who plan by assigning tasks to specific periods, including users looking for recurring tasks, focus sessions, widgets, and a dedicated inbox for unscheduled work. Tasks can include durations, categories, icons, and colors, while focus mode provides an active timer. The app operates without an account and uses local data storage, with iCloud synchronization between iPhone and iPad.
The pricing structure is straightforward. Starter is free forever and includes the full radial clock visualization, recurring tasks, and no ads, with a ten-task limit. DayZen Pro costs $24.99 as a one-time purchase and adds unlimited tasks and categories, two-way calendar sync, advanced home- and lock-screen widgets, priority support, and future updates. The published App Store listing also shows monthly and yearly in-app purchases, so the purchase options may differ by storefront. For users who prefer a single payment and need more than the Starter limit, Pro is the more complete plan.
Calendar and device coverage are central to the app's fit. DayZen connects with Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook Calendar, Apple Calendar, and iCloud, while interactive widgets keep planning available from the home and lock screens. Its narrow platform scope is the main constraint: the listed coverage is iOS, so it is not suited to people who need Android or broader desktop availability. Users who want a visual time-blocking workflow on iPhone or iPad should find the feature set well aligned; those needing cross-platform access or more than ten tasks without upgrading should consider another planner.
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DayZen fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $24.99 one-time |
| Planning method | Time blocking |
| Calendar sync | Yes |
| Recurring tasks | Yes |
| Mobile platforms | Ios |
| Daily task limit | 10 tasks/day |
| Focus sessions | Yes |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook Calendar, Apple Calendar, iCloud |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | dayzen.xyz |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
DayZen integrations
DayZen lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Google Calendar
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- Apple Calendar
- iCloud
Alternatives to DayZen
- SunsamaA guided daily planner for turning tasks, calendars, and workload limits into a focused workday.8.9
- Amazing MarvinA flexible planner for people who want structured days without a fixed workflow.8.8
- MotionA broad AI planner for scheduling, booking, calendars, and project work.8.7
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