Comparison

SimVSM vs Project Planner, Notes & Wiki

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

Head to head
About

SimVSM

Easily create and document value streams on your mobile device. Visualize process steps, calculate KPIs, and identify areas for improvement. Offers free basic functionality with optional subscriptions for advanced features like printing and simulation.

Highlights
  • Drag & drop value stream modeling
  • Digital and visual documentation
  • Calculation of static KPIs
  • Dynamic cycle time and flow rate calculation
  • Classification of value-adding/non-value-adding steps
  • Plausibility checks during modeling
  • Multiple view modes
Features
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With SimVSM you can quickly record your value streams via drag & drop on a mobile device. A variety of functions facilitate the modelling, documentation, and versioning of value streams: - Digital and visually appealing modelling with value stream and note objects - Consideration of weekly shift plans - Selection of different value stream object symbols for more function-specific documentation of system components in value streams - Calculation of many static value stream KPIs - Classification and visualization of value-adding and non-value-adding process steps - Dynamic display and calculation of cycle times and flow rate - Copy and create several value stream alternatives in one project (max. 2; for extensions see also "Standard" subscription) - Plausibility checks during modelling - Different view modes for more compact display of parameters - Additional modelling functions for the extended documentation of information and data flows in value streams, for example for identification of structural breaks, unused potentials, or data waste With the SimVSM App you can use the above features for free. The following in-app purchases / subscriptions are currently available for an extended range of functions: "Standard" subscription: - Unlimited number of projects and alternatives - Printing of value streams - Saving images (png) and vector graphics (svg) of value streams - Export and import of projects "Premium" subscription: - Everything from "Standard", plus: - Recording and storage of camera images of individual value stream objects - Overview map for large value streams - Execution and storage of measurement series with integrated stopwatch functionality - Comparing and reverting of parameter values to main alternative - Customizing of links and text items - Additional geometric shapes - Saving of all changes in the information flow dialog (VSM 4.0) "Ultimate" subscription: - Everything from "Premium", plus: - Access to all features of the app - Performing of unlimited simulation runs The subscriptions (except "Ultimate") can be tested free of charge for one month. After the free trial period, a subscription is automatically renewed for one month or one year (depending on the chosen length) if it is not cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the free trial expiration date. Your subscription will automatically renew if it is not cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions after purchase via the App Store account settings. If you are interested in the coupling with the value stream simulator or in a central project management to exchange your value streams with colleagues, please contact simvsm@simplan.de with the keyword "SimVSM Pro". - By connecting to a value stream simulator, you also get a dynamic evaluation of the modelled value stream. This includes the development of on-time delivery, process utilization, bottleneck analysis, throughput, stock levels and lead times against the background of dynamic conditions over time. - Project management allows projects to be stored centrally and exchanged with authorized users. Should you also have customizing requirements regarding the use of your own value stream objects, logos, or symbols, we also offer a variety of different options. Further information can also be found at www.simvsm.de Terms of Use: https://www.simvsm.de/app-termsofservice/ Privacy Policy: https://www.simvsm.de/en/data-protection/

About

Project Planner, Notes & Wiki

Features
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Your whole life, structured — in one calm, private workspace. ProjectOrganizer gives you a flexible, block-based workspace in a fast, native iOS app: Spaces to separate work, life and side projects, pages inside them, and blocks inside those. Notes, projects, tasks, databases and a linked wiki, all in one place. Your workspace, your data — and yours alone. Private by design No account, no login, no sign-up — just open the app and start Everything is stored locally on your device by default Works completely offline — no connection, no problem No analytics, no tracking, no ads, no third-party data collection Optional iCloud sync runs through your own private iCloud — never our servers Structure that grows with you Spaces group work, life and side projects, so nothing bleeds into the wrong context Pages nest as deeply as you need — a wiki is a tree, not a folder Link any page to any other and see the backlinks on both sides Quick Switcher and full-text search find anything in a second A block editor for real notes Headings, to-dos, bullets, numbered lists, quotes, callouts, toggles, code, images and bookmarks Type "/" for the block menu, "[[" to link another page Move, convert and restructure blocks right from the keyboard bar Import and export Markdown — your notes stay portable Export any page as a PDF to hand it to someone Lists that work like databases Add your own properties: text, select, multi-select, number, date, checkbox, URL See the same list as a table, a kanban board, a calendar or a gallery Filter by tag, sort the way you think Projects and tasks Priorities, due dates and reminders A "Due" view that gathers what's on your plate today, across every project Progress at a glance on every project On-device intelligence Turn a goal into a plan, continue writing, or ask a question about the page you're on Powered by Apple's on-device Foundation Models — your text never leaves the iPhone On your Apple Watch Today's tasks at a glance — tap to check them off Capture a task by dictation, due today with one toggle Pinned checklists, like a shopping list, right on your wrist Complications show what's due, even in Always-On Everywhere you work Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets Siri and Shortcuts for capture and navigation Share Extension to send links and text straight into your workspace Spotlight finds your pages from the Home Screen Native on iPhone, iPad and Mac Premium includes Unlimited Spaces (free up to 2) Unlimited pages (free up to 50) Unlimited wikis (free up to 1) Board, table, calendar and gallery views More on-device AI every day (free up to 5 actions per day) iCloud sync across all your devices Every accent color ProjectOrganizer stays out of your way when you just want to write something down, and holds the whole structure when you need it. Subscriptions Auto-renewable Premium plans (1 month, 1 year) A one-time Lifetime unlock is also available Payment is charged to your Apple ID account Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple account settings Restore Purchases is available in-app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://darianhanci-legal.web.app/datenschutz

Screenshots

SimVSM4 screens
Project Planner, Notes & Wiki4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Project Planner, Notes & Wiki at daily against SimVSM's every 6 weeks. SimVSM's advantage is iOS requirement (15.4 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. SimVSM sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Project Planner, Notes & Wiki sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimVSM ships an update every 6 weeks, Project Planner, Notes & Wiki daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SimVSM versus Project Planner, Notes & Wiki: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimVSMProject Planner, Notes & Wiki
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.4 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimPlan AGCengiz Darian Hanci

In-app purchases

9 purchases

SimVSM

Subscriptions7
  • VSM 4.0 subscription1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • Standard$8.991 Month
  • Premium (monthly)1 Month trial$24.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • VSM 4.01 Month trial$71.991 Year
  • Standard (Annual)$89.991 Year
  • Premium (annual)1 Month trial$249.001 Year
  • Ultimate subscription$449.001 Month
One-time2
  • Free simulation runsFree
  • Expert addon$49.99
3 purchases

Project Planner, Notes & Wiki

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$37.99

Questions

Is SimVSM free?
SimVSM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Project Planner, Notes & Wiki free?
Project Planner, Notes & Wiki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimVSM or Project Planner, Notes & Wiki have ads?
Neither SimVSM nor Project Planner, Notes & Wiki shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimVSM or Project Planner, Notes & Wiki?
SimVSM ships an update every 6 weeks, and Project Planner, Notes & Wiki daily. Most recently, SimVSM was updated on November 2, 2026 and Project Planner, Notes & Wiki on October 31, 2026.

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