# NicePlan vs TapNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NicePlan at 88% against TapNote's 56%. NicePlan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). TapNote's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NicePlan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and TapNote sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NicePlan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of NicePlan's written reviews are positive against 56% of TapNote's.

NicePlan ships an update every 3 months, TapNote every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NicePlan | TapNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niceplan/id1153309775/reviews)** | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapnote-flashcards-and-quizzes/id6738871504/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 55.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Przemyslaw Ambrozy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153309774) | [App Magic Sp zoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782700022) |

## What reviewers say

### NicePlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niceplan/id1153309775)

Manage your daily schedule with a clear and smart timetable. Quickly view important information on the home tab or widget. Parents can also track multiple children's schedules.

**Highlights:** Clear timetable display, Home tab summary, Widget support, Parental control for kids' schedules, Lesson editor, Import/export features, Alternating weeks

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parent Pro | $3.99 | per year |
| Parent Pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $7.99 | one-time |


### TapNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapnote-flashcards-and-quizzes/id6738871504)

Transform audio and video recordings into notes, quizzes, and flashcards using AI. This learning assistant helps students absorb material more effectively and achieve better results with an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** AI-powered note generation, Create quizzes from recordings, Generate flashcards, Convert audio/video to notes, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| Tapnote Monthly Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Semi-Annual Premium Plan | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Semi-Annual Premium Plan | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Premium Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Semi-Annual Premium Plan | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Semi-Annual Premium Plan | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Semi Annual Premium Plan | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Semi-Annual Premium Plan | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Premium Plan | $159.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Plan | $159.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NicePlan free?

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

### Is TapNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NicePlan or TapNote?

NicePlan is rated higher. NicePlan averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TapNote averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do NicePlan or TapNote have ads?

Both NicePlan and TapNote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, NicePlan or TapNote?

NicePlan ships an update every 3 months, and TapNote every 8 days. Most recently, NicePlan was updated on September 6, 2026 and TapNote on September 22, 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.*