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Sunsama vs DayShift
Sunsama is a full-featured daily planner for work: it runs on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux, connects to your calendars and task tools, supports AI and Zapier and offers team workspaces. It is a subscription and the pricing page lists a 14-day trial rather than a free plan. DayShift is a much smaller iPhone app with no integrations and a lifetime purchase as an alternative to a subscription. Choose Sunsama if you plan work across tools and devices. Choose DayShift if you want a simple phone-only planner.
We make DayShift, so weigh this accordingly. Facts come from Sunsama's public website and app listing, checked October 2026. Features and prices change, so confirm on their site. onething.tools is not affiliated with Sunsama.
At a glance
- Platforms
- Sunsama: iOS and iPadOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux
- DayShift: iPhone
- Price
- Sunsama: Pro is $17 a month billed yearly or $22 billed monthly (checked October 2026).
- DayShift: No free plan. DayShift Pro is a weekly subscription (with a free trial when you are eligible) or a one-time lifetime purchase; prices are shown in the App Store.
- Free option
- Sunsama: A 14-day free trial with no card required. The pricing page does not list a permanent free plan.
- DayShift: No free plan. A free trial comes with the weekly subscription when you are eligible, or you can buy the lifetime option once.
- Integrations
- Sunsama: Calendar and task-app integrations, plus Zapier.
- DayShift: No calendar integration. Plans live inside the app.
- AI
- Sunsama: AI and MCP support are listed on the pricing page.
- DayShift: No AI. You choose start times and durations yourself.
- Planning style
- Sunsama: Daily planning and timeboxing.
- DayShift: Tasks with a start time and duration on a visual timeline.
- When a day slips
- Sunsama: Planning is something you redo in the app.
- DayShift: Fix My Day shifts the rest of today when a task runs late, instead of making you rebuild it.
- Teams
- Sunsama: Workspaces with per-person pricing.
- DayShift: Single-user app.
Choose Sunsama if
- You plan work across a calendar, task manager and other tools.
- You use Windows, Android or Linux, or switch between several devices.
- You want team workspaces.
- You are happy paying a monthly or yearly subscription for a work tool.
Choose DayShift if
- You only need a planner on your iPhone.
- You want the option of paying once for a lifetime purchase instead of subscribing.
- You do not want to create an account.
- You want a day that adjusts itself when a task runs late.
What to look for in a time blocking app for work
Time blocking works when your plan fits how you actually work. If your tasks live in several tools and your meetings in a calendar, an app that pulls them together, like Sunsama, saves effort. If your plan is a short list of tasks for the day, a lighter app is enough.
Check price and trial length too. Sunsama lists a 14-day trial and a monthly or yearly subscription. DayShift is iPhone-only with a weekly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Either way, you can try time blocking for free in your browser first with our time block planner.
DAYSHIFT
Plans change. Fix My Day.
Plan tasks by start time and duration on a visual timeline. When one runs late, Fix My Day adjusts the rest of today so you do not rebuild it by hand.
Try the idea for free first
You can test the idea in your browser before choosing any app. These free tools run locally and upload nothing.
- Time block planner →Free time blocking with a one-click re-plan, plus .ics export to your calendar.
- Weekly planner →Plan the whole week and print it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time blocking app?
It depends on your setup. Sunsama suits people who plan work across a calendar and task tools, on several platforms. DayShift suits someone who wants a simple phone planner that adjusts when a task runs late. Compare them above, and test the method free with the time block planner.
Is Sunsama worth it?
That is your call. Sunsama's pricing page lists $17 a month billed yearly or $22 billed monthly, with a 14-day trial, so use the trial to see whether its daily planning and integrations fit how you work.
Is DayShift a cheaper alternative to Sunsama?
DayShift offers a one-time lifetime purchase as well as a weekly subscription, so it can cost less over time, but it has no free plan. It also does far less: no integrations, no sync, iPhone only. If you need those, Sunsama is the better fit.
Does Sunsama have a free plan?
Sunsama's pricing page, as of October 2026, lists a 14-day free trial and paid plans. It does not list a permanent free plan.
Can DayShift connect to Google Calendar?
No. DayShift has no calendar integration. For a free way to turn a task list into a day plan and download it as a calendar file, try the time block planner.
Which is better for time blocking?
Both put tasks into time blocks. Sunsama is built for work planning with integrations. DayShift keeps it simple and moves the rest of the day for you when a task runs late.