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DayZen vs Microsoft To-Do

Simple task management app from Microsoft with list organization. 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

Microsoft To-Do

Simple task management app from Microsoft with list organization

Free: Yes
Paid: Free (or Microsoft 365 for advanced features)
Account required

Feature Comparison

FeatureDayZenMicrosoft To-Do
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)

Microsoft To-Do Pros

  • Free and simple
  • Good for basic task lists
  • Microsoft integration
  • Clean interface

DayZen is Best For

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

Microsoft To-Do is Best For

  • Simple task lists
  • Basic to-do management
  • Microsoft ecosystem users
  • Quick task capture

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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