# Kakejiku vs Vertical Planner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kakejiku at 82% against Vertical Planner's 59%. Vertical Planner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kakejiku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vertical Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kakejiku ships an update every 5 weeks, Vertical Planner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kakejiku | Vertical Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-plannercalendartodo/id1516437175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 58.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takashi Yamaguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/807002600) | [Unitac](https://appshunter.io/developer/381005466) |

## What reviewers say

### Kakejiku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakejiku/id1046253063)

This calendar app offers a unique vertical scrolling list view for easy event management. It synchronizes with your iOS calendar and allows for customizable color themes to personalize your schedule.

**Highlights:** Vertical scrolling list display, iOS calendar synchronization, Customizable color themes, iPhone and iPod support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free | $2.99 | one-time |


### Vertical Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-plannercalendartodo/id1516437175)

This app combines a calendar with robust to-do list and note-taking features. It offers a unique half-view mode to see schedules alongside other information, mimicking paper planners. Customize your view with color changes and icons for efficient daily organization.

**Highlights:** Vertical calendar view, Integrated to-do list, Note and diary function, Half-view for simultaneous display, Customizable background colors and icons, Google Calendar sync, Image attachment for notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Casual Plan | $1.49 | per month |
| Standard Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Professional Plan | $4.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kakejiku free?

Kakejiku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vertical Planner free?

Vertical Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Kakejiku or Vertical Planner have ads?

Both Kakejiku and Vertical Planner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kakejiku or Vertical Planner?

Kakejiku ships an update every 5 weeks, and Vertical Planner fortnightly. Most recently, Kakejiku was updated on November 2, 2026 and Vertical Planner on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
