Comparison

Planner Pig vs Eolas Nua

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

Head to head
About

Planner Pig

This app helps you study more effectively by breaking down your to-do list into manageable daily tasks. It offers flexibility to adjust your study plan, track progress, and even earn rewards for staying on track. Collaborate with friends to share study plans and monitor each other's progress.

Highlights
  • Add exams with weekly timetables
  • Break down topics into practical tasks
  • Adjust study plans flexibly
  • Track study hours and completed tasks
  • Earn rewards for sticking to plan
  • Collaborate with friends on study progress
Features
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Turn any exam into a day-by-day study plan that adapts when life gets in the way. Add your exam date and topics, choose the days you can study, and Planner Pig builds a realistic timetable. Each day you know exactly what to study, and once it's done you can take the rest of the day off guilt-free. WHY STUDENTS USE PLANNER PIG • A clear daily plan – no more wondering "have I done enough?" • Fell behind? Reschedule missed sessions in one tap and your plan stays realistic • Ahead of schedule? Bring the plan forward or earn some time off • Study for several exams at once, each with its own weekly timetable 130+ READY-MADE TOPIC LISTS Start in seconds with weighted topic lists for CFA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, IFoA actuarial exams, NCEES, USMLE, MCAT, GMAT, NCLEX, PMP, MRCP(UK) and more – then edit them to fit your syllabus. Or add your own topics for GCSEs, A-Levels, university finals or anything else. STAY MOTIVATED • Break topics into small, practical tasks • Track the hours you've studied and what you've completed • Earn rewards for sticking to your plan • Buddy up with friends and keep each other accountable • Study reminders so you never lose momentum Block out holidays or heavy study days in the calendar and your plan adjusts around them. The core study planner is free. One day at a time, you'll get there.

About

Eolas Nua

Features
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Eolas Nua is the Leaving Cert study app built to help Leaving Cert Students get through the Leaving Cert, from someone who understands what it's like. Whether you're aiming for a H1 in Maths or just trying to build a study habit that sticks, Eolas Nua gives you a smart timetable, deep-focus sessions and in depth anayltics on how you study. WHY STUDENTS LOVE EOLAS NUA • Focus sessions with app-blocking — block distractions during study blocks using Apple Screen Time • Personalised weekly timetable — balanced across your subjects, based on your exam dates and extra curricular activities • Study in a squad — make studying social and fun in a squad with your friends • Built for all Leaving Cert subjects — Higher and Ordinary level with all subjects DESIGNED FOR THE LEAVING CERT Every feature is built around the reality of sixth year in Ireland: mocks, orals, project deadlines, and the final push to June. SAFE BY DESIGN Eolas Nua is built for all Leaving Cert's. No free-text chat between users or Dms. Just preset reactions and quotes, moderated content, and privacy-first design. PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST Your study data stays yours. I will never sell data, show ads, and use the minimum information needed to make the app work. But most of all, happy studying and best of luck to everyone doing their Leaving Cert (you so go this!) :) Support: https://eolasnua.ie/support Privacy Policy: https://eolasnua.ie/privacy Terms Of Use: https://eolasnua.ie/terms

Screenshots

Planner Pig4 screens
Eolas Nua4 screens

Verdict

The call

Planner Pig and Eolas Nua are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Planner Pig sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Eolas Nua sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planner Pig ships an update fortnightly, Eolas Nua weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Planner Pig versus Eolas Nua: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanner PigEolas Nua
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTriangle Carrot LtdEimhin O'Hare

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Planner Pig

One-time4
  • 1 month pre-paid plan$1.99
  • 3 months pre-paid plan$4.99
  • 6 months pre-paid plan$8.99
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  • 12 months pre-paid plan$14.99
8 purchases

Eolas Nua

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Pro - Referral Discount$5.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly (Ambassador)$5.991 Month
  • Eolas Nua Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Annual Pro - Referral Discount$29.991 Year
  • Pro Annual (Ambassador)$29.991 Year
  • Eolas Nua Pro Annual Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Planner Pig free?
Planner Pig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eolas Nua free?
Eolas Nua is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Planner Pig or Eolas Nua have ads?
Neither Planner Pig nor Eolas Nua shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Planner Pig or Eolas Nua?
Planner Pig ships an update fortnightly, and Eolas Nua weekly. Most recently, Planner Pig was updated on September 30, 2026 and Eolas Nua on October 1, 2026.

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