# PlanPlus Mobile vs Astari

The clearest difference is rating: Astari at 4.5 against PlanPlus Mobile's 2.1. Astari also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (41% vs 18%). PlanPlus Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astari sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. PlanPlus Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Astari holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astari has 447 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of PlanPlus Mobile's written reviews are positive against 41% of Astari's.

PlanPlus Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Astari every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlanPlus Mobile | Astari |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planplus-mobile/id1067135061/reviews) | **[4.5 (447 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astari-transcribe-voice-notes/id6748829893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **447** |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **40.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#90** |
| Size | 28 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Complete XRM,inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/867324129) | [Grifalop Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825861453) |

## What reviewers say

### PlanPlus Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planplus-mobile/id1067135061)

Boost your daily productivity with a unique planning methodology. Manage tasks, calendar, notes, and contacts on the go. Prioritize activities with ABC-123 and easily jot down notes related to important people.

**Highlights:** Daily prioritized task list management, Task delegation, Calendar and appointment management, Complete contact management, Voice notes for appointments and contacts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Astari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astari-transcribe-voice-notes/id6748829893)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Grossing · Productivity, #199 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Record your voice and let AI transform it into organized, searchable text notes and summaries. This app helps you stay focused by handling transcription and summarization in real-time, saving you time and boosting productivity.

**Highlights:** One-tap voice recording, Real-time AI transcription, AI-powered summaries, Distraction-free interface, Voice journaling, Content creation dictation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $21.99 | per month |
| Annual Special Deal | $83.99 | per year |
| Yearly 80% off | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $119.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $129.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $169.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $179.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlanPlus Mobile free?

PlanPlus Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Astari free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlanPlus Mobile or Astari?

Astari is rated higher. PlanPlus Mobile averages 2.1 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Astari averages 4.5 from 447 ratings.

### Do PlanPlus Mobile or Astari have ads?

Neither PlanPlus Mobile nor Astari shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlanPlus Mobile or Astari?

PlanPlus Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Astari every 11 days. Most recently, PlanPlus Mobile was updated on November 6, 2026 and Astari on November 5, 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.*