A daily planner that respects how your day actually works.
DayBox turns scattered tasks into a single timeline: capture an inbox, mark your Big 3, drag work into time blocks beside calendar events, and start a focus timer for each block. When the day ends, see planned vs. actual focus time and roll what is left into tomorrow.
New: Visual Mode colors your day by category — built with ADHD and visual thinkers in mind. Plus gentle reminders and a free AI day plan every week. Plan, focus, finish.
Time blockingDaily timelineFocus timerBig 3 prioritiesEnd-of-day reflection
5step daily rhythmCapture, prioritize, schedule, focus, and reflect—so planning stays lightweight but consistent.
3streak typesTrack momentum across planning, Big 3 completion, and focus sessions.
20achievement milestonesUnlock badges as you build the habit of showing up, finishing blocks, and closing the loop.
Productivity
Structure without the spreadsheet feeling
DayBox is for people whose day is a mix of meetings, messages, and deep work. Instead of an endless task list, you see hours on a timeline, what is pinned for focus, and a timer that keeps one block honest at a time. When priorities shift, drag blocks—no guilt, just a plan that matches reality.
Screenshots
See DayBox: Time Blocking Planner in action.
Your day at a glance—streaks, focus, and a calm place to start.
Drag tasks onto the timeline and keep blocks realistic next to meetings.
Capture everything in the inbox, then promote what belongs on today’s plan.
Create tasks with estimates so each block matches the work you actually have.
Reflect with planned vs. actual focus time and a clear read on completions.
Earn milestones as planning, Big 3, and focus habits compound.
Sign in on your terms—pick the path that fits your account setup.
Optional Pro unlocks advanced planning and analytics when you are ready.
Profile, stats, and accents—make the planner feel like yours.
Key features
What makes DayBox: Time Blocking Planner stand out.
01
Timeline + calendar in one view
Plan around real commitments. Drop tasks into time blocks on a vertical day view so you can see what fits before you overpromise.
02
Inbox and Big 3
Capture ideas fast, then mark up to three must-dos so the important work is obvious when the day gets noisy.
03
Focus timer per block
Start a session from a timebox, see the remaining time at a glance, and pause or adjust when meetings run long.
04
Drag to reschedule
Move blocks when the day changes. Push unfinished work to tomorrow in a tap so you start fresh, not from zero.
05
Reflect on planned vs. actual
Close the loop with lightweight stats: how much focus you planned, how much you logged, and whether the Big 3 landed.
06
Themes, accents, and profile
Light, dark, and system appearance with accent choices so the app feels calm during deep work.
What's new
Version 1.1.0
Released on the App Store
NEW: Visual Mode — your timeline, color-coded by category with bolder text. Built with ADHD and visual thinkers in mind. Turn it on in Settings → Focus-Friendly.
• Gentle Reminders — every notification rewritten with pressure-free wording. Your plan should support you, not stress you.
• Try AI planning free — 1 free AI day plan and 3 AI duration estimates every week, no subscription needed.
• New onboarding option: tell DayBox your brain likes visual structure and it sets itself up for you.
• Better share cards — share your finished day or streak with one tap.
• DayBox now asks for a rating only after you've had a few great days. Fair's fair.
Who it's for
Built for real workflows.
Developers and designers with packed calendars
Sandwich deep work between meetings with blocks you can slide when stand-ups run long.
Freelancers and consultants
Keep client work, sales follow-ups, and admin in one inbox, then timebox only what fits today.
Anyone tired of "busy but not productive"
Replace a vague to-do list with a visible plan you can execute and review in minutes.
Pricing
Straight from the App Store.
Live prices synced from the DayBox: Time Blocking Planner App Store listing.
DayBox Pro Monthly
DayBox Pro
$4.99 per month
Auto-renewing subscription
DayBox Pro Yearly
DayBox Pro
$39.99 per year
Auto-renewing subscription
Prices shown from the US App Store. Local pricing may vary.
Guides & resources
DayBox: Time Blocking Planner guides for iPhone.
Practical reads that answer common search questions — each links back to the app.
Common questions about DayBox: Time Blocking Planner.
What is timeboxing in DayBox?
Timeboxing means assigning a fixed window on your timeline to a task. DayBox lets you drag tasks into those windows and start focus timers so execution matches the plan.
Does DayBox support the Big 3 method?
Yes. You can mark up to three priorities for the day so the timeline stays anchored to what matters most.
Can I reflect on how the day went?
The reflect view summarizes planned vs. actual focus time, completed tasks, and Big 3 progress so you can adjust tomorrow.
Is DayBox Pro required for core planning?
Core planning, timeboxing, timers, and reflection are designed to work without a subscription. Pro adds advanced features such as deeper analytics when available.
