DayZen review
A focused iPhone planner with radial scheduling, calendar sync, and a one-time Pro option.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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.
DayZen pros and cons
- 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
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