Comparison

Twos vs NotePlan

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

Head to head
About

Twos

This AI-powered app consolidates notes, tasks, and reminders into a single, organized space. It offers smart suggestions to act on your entries, like providing directions or shopping links, and integrates with your calendar for seamless planning. Designed for speed and simplicity, it's ideal for busy lives and minds that benefit from clear organization.

Highlights
  • All-in-one notes, tasks, and reminders
  • AI-powered smart suggestions
  • Calendar integration
  • Fast and ADHD-friendly interface
  • Private and secure data
  • Personal Active Lists (PALs)
Features
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Ever wish your lists could do things for you? Meet Twos – the AI-powered productivity app that organizes all your notes, tasks, to-dos, and reminders in one place. Built for busy lives (and perfect for ADHD minds), Twos helps you stay organized, remember more, and get things done without juggling multiple apps. Jot down any *thing* - like ideas, tasks, and events - and let Twos handle the rest. Key Features & Benefits: - All-in-One Organizer: Capture notes, create to-do lists, set reminders, and plan events on a single app. - AI Smart Suggestions: Write *things* down and let Twos do the work. Get directions for addresses, streaming info for movies, or shopping links for your wish list automatically. - Calendar Integration: Connect Twos to your calendar so you never miss a meeting, appointment, or birthday. Add events with one tap and see your schedule and tasks in one combined view. - Fast & ADHD-Friendly: Twos is designed for quick note-taking and list-making. Capture thoughts the moment they pop up and organize them later. No clutter or complex setup - just a clean, simple interface that keeps you focused. - Private & Secure: You own your data. Twos keeps your information private by default, with secure sync across devices. No ads, no selling of your data - your *things* stay yours. What makes Twos different? Twos uses Personal Active Lists (PALs) to save you time. In plain terms: Twos doesn’t just store your notes, it helps you act on them. Write down an address and Twos can pull up directions. Write an event and Twos can add it to your calendar. Jot down a book and Twos can link you to where to buy it. Your *things* aren’t static - Twos helps you get more done with less effort. Perfect For… - Daily Brain Dumps: Have a busy, creative, or ADHD brain? Quickly capture tasks, ideas, or thoughts anytime, anywhere. Twos stays organized so you can clear your mind and never forget a thing. - Plan Your Day: Manage deadlines, assignments, and even journal entries all in one app. Whether you’re planning a project or a vacation, Twos aligns your schedule and notes side by side for easy planning. - Stay On Track: Set reminders and let Twos notify you at the right time and place. From “pick up kids at 3pm” to “medication every day at 8am,” Twos has your back with smart reminders and notifications. Download Twos for free and start organizing every *thing* that matters. Tap GET now to experience your notes and to-dos doing more for you – see how much easier life can be with Twos by your side. #HappyTwosday Our Privacy Policy: https://www.TwosApp.com/privacy Our Terms of Use: https://www.TwosApp.com/terms For questions, feedback, and suggestions, we're quick to respond to emails at hi@TwosApp.com. You can join our Discord Community which is at the bottom of our website: TwosApp.com/home.

About

NotePlan

Organize your tasks, notes, and calendar in one unified app. Quickly plan your day with Markdown, link notes bi-directionally, and stay on top of your to-dos with powerful review and search features. Seamlessly integrates with your existing calendars and syncs across all your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Unified task, note, and calendar view
  • Markdown for quick task and note creation
  • Bi-directional note linking
  • Calendar integration (iCloud, Google, Exchange)
  • Flexible recurring tasks
  • Global Command Bar for fast navigation
  • Plaintext note storage
Features
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Having trouble planning your day, managing your to-do list, and organizing your notes? Always jumping between apps and losing track of what to do and where you put things? Say hello to NotePlan! NotePlan lets you manage everything in one place: your tasks, notes, and calendar. Perfect for project managers, designers, researchers, writers, students, or anyone who wants to be organized and efficient. QUICKLY PLAN YOUR DAY WITH MARKDOWN • Plan your day by seeing your calendar, notes, and tasks in a single view • Create tasks and notes quickly with Markdown • Add #tags to organize tasks and notes • Use @mentions to find people • Reschedule to-do items easily • Create flexible recurring tasks • Work faster with autocomplete BUILD YOUR NETWORK OF NOTES • Create your own network of notes • Organize any way you want to: from simple folders over P.A.R.A. to a Zettelkasten system • Bi-directional notes: link your calendar and your notes in any direction, automatically • Cross-reference and link notes easily STAY ON TOP OF THINGS WITH REVIEW • Search all tasks and notes, instantly • See all open tasks with the click of a button • Get a list of overdue to-do items • See upcoming tasks at a glance • Create custom filters with your own queries using status, #tags, @mentions, or even text SEAMLESS INTEGRATION WITH YOUR CALENDAR • Create events and reminders right in NotePlan • Support for iCloud, Google, and Exchange calendars • Time-block tasks on your calendar simply by typing AVAILABLE ON MAC, IPHONE & IPAD • Sync everything between your Apple devices • Use any sync method you like: CloudKit or iCloud Drive • A single subscription for all your devices OPEN, PRIVATE & FAST • All your notes are stored in plaintext so you're never locked in • Your information is private and cannot be accessed • Enjoy lightning speed thanks to local files and native apps ANY THEME YOU WANT • Choose from a variety of built-in themes • Work with light or dark versions • Create your own custom theme SHORTCUTS FOR MAXIMUM SPEED • Extended Markdown syntax support with customization options • Move around without ever leaving the keyboard • Find everything with the Global Command Bar NotePlan is developed independently and prioritizes user features and requests. We have long-term roadmaps and listen to customers to improve the apps. - - - - - Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. After purchase, manage your subscriptions in App Store Account Settings. - - - - - Email: hello@noteplan.co Web: noteplan.co Discord: https://discord.gg/D4268MT Twitter: NotePlanApp Reddit: reddit.com/r/NotePlanApp Learn NotePlan course: https://noteplan.eo.page/newsletter Terms of use: http://noteplan.co/tos/ Privacy policy: https://noteplan.co/privacy/

Screenshots

Twos4 screens
NotePlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Twos at free with in-app purchases against NotePlan's subscription. Twos also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). NotePlan's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 332). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

Both are free to download. Twos sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Twos against 4.8 for NotePlan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 332 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Twos's written reviews are positive against 85% of NotePlan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Twos ships an update fortnightly, NotePlan monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Twos versus NotePlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwosNotePlan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (332 ratings)4.8 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews — better85.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3321.5K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB210 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwos Technologies IncorporatedNotePlan LLC

Customer experience

Twos

All ratings332 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.7%

NotePlan

All ratings1,506 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews472 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.4%

User reviews

Twos

From 332 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and intuitive
  • 👍 Customizable and versatile
  • 🤖 Helpful AI assistant
  • 🗓️ Seamless calendar integration
  • 💡 Innovative features like Twos World

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and sync issues
  • 🔍 Steep learning curve for some
  • 🗓️ Limited calendar functionality
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage

NotePlan

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful note-taking and task management
  • 👍 Seamless calendar and reminders integration
  • 💡 Flexible and customizable workflow
  • 🔒 Secure and open-format data storage
  • 👍 Responsive and helpful developer

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Occasional sync and performance issues
  • 👤 Limited collaboration and sharing features

Bugs and requests

Twos

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Added events not showing in calendar view
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • Issues with photo imports and attachments

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Kanban board view
  • Pomodoro timer integration
  • Better task duration and scheduling in calendar
  • Improved organization with folders and hierarchical structure
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  • Custom recurring task options

NotePlan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent sync between devices
  • Crashes when opening certain files

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved iPad and mobile app experience
  • Better integration with other productivity apps
  • More automation and scripting capabilities
  • Weekly or monthly calendar view

In-app purchases

27 purchases

Twos

Subscriptions6
  • Twos Plus Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Twos Believer Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Twos Champion Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Twos Plus Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Twos Believer Yearly$44.991 Year
  • Twos Champion Yearly$83.991 Year
One-time21
  • Multiple Accounts$1.99
  • Sublists$1.99
  • Your week$1.99
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  • Hyperlinks$1.99
  • Alerts$1.99
  • Suggested Times$1.99
  • Bookmark colors$1.99
  • Tags$1.99
  • Highlight$1.99
  • Templates$1.99
  • AI$1.99
  • Reset list daily$1.99
  • Auto-sort$1.99
  • Custom font$1.99
  • Remove #BPTWTD$1.99
  • Time until$1.99
  • Headings$1.99
  • Focus$1.99
  • Sounds$1.99
  • Custom colors$1.99
  • Buy all$11.99
8 purchases

NotePlan

Subscriptions8
  • Personal Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Personal Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Personal Monthly1 Month trial$11.991 Month
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  • Personal Monthly2 variants$12.001 Month
  • Personal Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Personal Annual7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
  • Personal Annual1 Month trial$119.991 Year
  • Business Class1 Month trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Twos free?
Twos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NotePlan free?
NotePlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Twos or NotePlan?
Twos and NotePlan are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 332 and 1.5K ratings respectively.
Do Twos or NotePlan have ads?
Neither Twos nor NotePlan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Twos or NotePlan?
Twos ships an update fortnightly, and NotePlan monthly. Most recently, Twos was updated on September 22, 2026 and NotePlan on September 23, 2026.

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