# Weekly Planner vs PLANBELLA

The clearest difference is price: Weekly Planner at Free against PLANBELLA's $8.99. Weekly Planner also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (15K vs 799). PLANBELLA's advantage is chart position (#111 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Weekly Planner is free to download; PLANBELLA costs $8.99 up front. Weekly Planner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PLANBELLA sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Weekly Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weekly Planner has 15K ratings behind it against 799, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Weekly Planner's written reviews are positive against 64% of PLANBELLA's.

Weekly Planner ships an update every 3 weeks, PLANBELLA every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weekly Planner | PLANBELLA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weekly-planner-diary-notes/id1187285712/reviews)** | [3.8 (799 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbella-planner-app/id1389771232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 799 |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 64.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#111** |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Legal Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629338929) | [Netzinkubator Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1147661116) |

## What reviewers say

### Weekly Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weekly-planner-diary-notes/id1187285712)

Organize your life with a simple, visual weekly planner. Easily add appointments, to-do lists, and recurring events. Enjoy a minimalist approach to tracking tasks and priorities, similar to a paper planner but digital.

**Highlights:** Visual weekly calendar, To-do list creation, Add appointments and tasks, Recurring event scheduling, Notes section, Task completion checkmarks, Past and future event review

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM 1 year | $11.99 | per year |
| Textures (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Holiday designs (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3D Shapes (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gradients (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Art Lines (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Planner PRO (lifetime) | $6.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM for PRO (lifetime) | $11.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM (lifetime) | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward weekly layout
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Resembles a physical planner
- 🚀 Convenient digital format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring events can be buggy
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔍 Limited sync and backup options
- 🔍 No ability to cross off completed tasks
- 🔍 Inability to change text color for different events

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring events sometimes disappear or duplicate
- Occasional data loss or entries not saving properly
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add recurring events with end dates
- Implement a calendar view and search function
- Provide automatic iCloud/cloud sync between devices
- Include a checkbox or strikethrough option for completed tasks
- Allow custom text colors for different event types


### PLANBELLA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbella-planner-app/id1389771232)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app combines a stylish calendar with a to-do list and note-taking features. Organize events, tasks, and thoughts in an elegant, minimalist interface. Enjoy a clutter-free planning experience with customizable color-coding and reminders.

**Highlights:** Elegant minimalist design, Event and task management, Daily notes and reminders, External calendar synchronization, Color-coded entries, Repeating entries

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Day&Date small widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clock small widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Up Next medium widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Control panel medium widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Line Art small Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Overdue Tasks medium Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Productivity Ring small Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| To-Do List medium Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| To-Do List large Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Up Next Large Widget | $1.09 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Beautiful and aesthetically pleasing design
- 📅 Helpful calendar and task management features
- 🔍 Useful journal and note-taking functionality
- 🔒 One-time purchase, no subscription
- 🎨 Customizable color-coding options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Lack of two-way calendar sync with other platforms
- 🔍 No search function to find past events/tasks
- 🔁 Inability to edit/delete individual recurring events
- 🔒 Widgets require additional purchases
- 📱 Limited functionality on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar events shifting to incorrect dates
- Widgets not updating or functioning properly
- Journal feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Habit tracking and daily routine management
- Ability to sync across multiple devices
- More color palette options for highlighting
- Separate undated note-taking section
- Automatic task rollover to next day if not completed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weekly Planner free?

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

### Is PLANBELLA free?

PLANBELLA costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Weekly Planner or PLANBELLA?

Weekly Planner is rated higher. Weekly Planner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while PLANBELLA averages 3.8 from 799 ratings.

### Do Weekly Planner or PLANBELLA have ads?

Neither Weekly Planner nor PLANBELLA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weekly Planner or PLANBELLA?

Weekly Planner ships an update every 3 weeks, and PLANBELLA every 4 weeks. Most recently, Weekly Planner was updated on September 24, 2026 and PLANBELLA on September 23, 2026.

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