Comparison

Planoly vs Second Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Planoly

This app helps content creators manage their social media strategy with tools for content planning, scheduling, and auto-posting across multiple platforms. It offers AI caption generation, content inspiration, and visual grid curation to help users grow their following and business.

Highlights
  • Visual social media planning
  • Content scheduling and auto-posting
  • AI caption generation
  • Content inspiration and trends
  • Multi-platform support (Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
  • Creator Store for selling products
Features
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Plan your feed, schedule every post, and let Planoly auto-post for you — across all 8 social channels. Join 8 million creators who run their whole social strategy from one app. ONE POST, EIGHT PLATFORMS Compose once and publish to Instagram, TikTok, Threads, LinkedIn, YouTube (and Shorts), Facebook, X, and Pinterest — no manual exporting, no reposting. SEE YOUR FEED BEFORE YOU POST • Drag and drop to design your Instagram grid • Switch between calendar, list, and grid views • Preview exactly how everything looks before it goes live CONNECT YOUR AI TOOLS Planoly works with ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI assistants — so the tools you already use for content can publish straight to your channels. Just ask: • "Plan next week for my launch" → a full week of posts, scheduled • "Turn this blog post into 5 posts" → repurpose long-form into your feed • "Give me a month of content ideas" → hooks and topics on demand • "Schedule these everywhere" → publish across all 8 channels, hands-free Your AI creates. Planoly publishes. SCHEDULE ONCE, POST EVERYWHERE • Auto-post to all 8 channels while you sleep • Get the best time to post for every platform • Set posting goals and fill your whole month in one sitting CREATE WITHOUT SWITCHING APPS • "Give me a month of content ideas" → hooks and topics on demand • "Schedule these everywhere" → publish across all 8 channels, hands-free Your AI creates. Planoly publishes. SEE YOUR FEED BEFORE YOU POST • Drag and drop to design your Instagram grid • Switch between calendar, list, and grid views • Preview exactly how everything looks before it goes live SCHEDULE ONCE, POST EVERYWHERE • Auto-post to all 8 channels while you sleep • Get the best time to post for every platform • Set posting goals and fill your whole month in one sitting CREATE WITHOUT SWITCHING APPS • Edit photos and videos right inside Planoly — crop, trim, add text, stickers, and audio • Write captions in your voice with AI • Organize hashtags, pull from weekly trends, and use built-in stock media KEEP YOUR TEAM ON THE SAME PAGE • Comment and @mention teammates on any post • Keep every photo, video, note, and link in one shared library • Review and approve content together, in one place SELL WHAT YOU MAKE Build your Creator Store and sell products and digital services — all from the same account. Whether you're planning an Instagram feed, creating full-time, or running every channel with a team, Planoly helps you post consistently and grow — without the busywork. Download Planoly and take back your time. Privacy Policy: https://www.planoly.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.planoly.com/terms-of-use Support: https://www.planoly.com/contact-us Instagram / TikTok / X: @planoly

About

Second Camera

Features
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— Features Second Camera is a separate photo and video library on your iPhone. Use it alongside the system Camera and Photos apps: capture or import media here when you want it kept apart from your main camera roll. What you can do today: full-screen photo & video capture, flexible gallery layouts (1/3/6/12 columns), group by day/month/year, multi-select import, full-screen preview with save/share/delete. — Coming soon iCloud backup — sync your Second Camera library across devices Tags & categories — label and sort photos and videos your way — Contact Email heping.wang@icloud.com for questions or feedback.

Screenshots

Planoly4 screens
Second Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Planoly at Free against Second Camera's $1.99. Planoly also leads on chart position (#182 vs unranked). Second Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Planoly is free to download; Second Camera costs $1.99 up front. Planoly sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Second Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Planoly versus Second Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanolySecond Camera
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (27K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#182 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPlanogram, Incheping wang

Bugs and requests

Planoly

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Posting issues and delays
  • Syncing problems between mobile and web
  • Unreliable account authentication

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to post carousels and videos directly
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Improved customer support responsiveness
  • More flexible pricing options

Second Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Planoly

Subscriptions8
  • SOLO2 variants$10.991 Month
  • Personal + Content Marketplace$12.991 Month
  • Starter14 Days trial$16.001 Month
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  • SOLO2 variants$22.993 Months
  • DUO$22.991 Month
  • Growth14 Days trial$28.001 Month
  • DUO$48.993 Months
  • SOLO$119.991 Year
None

Second Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Planoly free?
Planoly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Second Camera free?
Second Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Planoly or Second Camera have ads?
Neither Planoly nor Second Camera shows ads.

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