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DayZen vs Apple Calendar

Native calendar app for Apple devices with scheduling and event management. See how DayZen compares for visual time-blocking and productivity.

Quick Comparison

DayZen

Visual time-blocking app with radial clock interface. See your entire day at a glance and spot conflicts instantly.

Free forever (10 tasks)
Premium: $2.99/month or $24.99 lifetime
Privacy-first, no account needed

Apple Calendar

Native calendar app for Apple devices with scheduling and event management

Free: Yes
Paid: Free (included with Apple devices)
Account required

Feature Comparison

FeatureDayZenApple Calendar
Radial Clock Interface
Visual Time Planning
Time-Blocking
Calendar Sync
Two-Way Sync
Recurring Tasks
Mobile App
Widgets
Offline Mode
Privacy-First
No Account Required
See Time Conflicts

DayZen Pros

  • Radial clock interface - see your whole day at once
  • Visual conflict detection - overlaps turn red
  • Privacy-first - no account, no tracking
  • Works offline completely
  • Free forever with 10 tasks
  • Two-way calendar sync (Premium)

Apple Calendar Pros

  • Free and included with Apple devices
  • Good calendar sync
  • Simple interface
  • Works across Apple devices

DayZen is Best For

  • Visual time planning
  • Seeing time conflicts instantly
  • Privacy-focused users
  • Time-blocking workflows
  • Understanding your day at a glance

Apple Calendar is Best For

  • Basic calendar scheduling
  • Apple ecosystem users
  • Simple event management
  • Basic time blocking

When to Choose DayZen

Choose DayZen if you want to see your day visually, spot time conflicts instantly, and plan your time rather than just manage tasks. DayZen's radial clock interface makes it impossible to ignore scheduling conflicts - when tasks overlap, they turn red. This forces you to make real choices about your time instead of hoping everything fits.

Key Differentiators:

  • Radial Clock: See your entire 24-hour day on one screen. No scrolling, no hiding conflicts.
  • Visual Conflicts: Overlaps glow red. You can't pretend two meetings fit at the same time.
  • Privacy-First: No account creation, no cloud tracking, no ads. Your data stays on your device.
  • Time-Focused: Other apps organize tasks. DayZen organizes time. See what actually fits.

Ready to Try DayZen?

Experience visual time-blocking with DayZen's radial clock interface. Free forever with 10 tasks.

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Free on iOS • Download on the App Store