# 墨记 vs TimePlanner

The clearest difference is monetization model: 墨记 at free with in-app purchases against TimePlanner's subscription. 墨记 also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 357). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 墨记 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TimePlanner sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 墨记 against 4.8 for TimePlanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 357 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of 墨记's written reviews are positive against 85% of TimePlanner's.

墨记 ships an update every 2 weeks, TimePlanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 墨记 | TimePlanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1221871966/reviews)** | [4.8 (357 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeplanner/id1392166974/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 357 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 85.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 56 MB | 340 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [佳鹏 柯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221871965) | [Beijing Fingertip Fusion Technology Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676566233) |

## What reviewers say

### 墨记

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1221871966)

Create beautiful, personalized diary entries with rich text formatting, image integration, and customizable fonts. Securely store your entries with cloud backup and offline access. Easily share your creations as long images or PDFs.

**Highlights:** Rich text and image editing, Advanced text formatting, PDF export and long image sharing, Encrypted cloud storage, Offline access, Password and fingerprint protection, Daily writing reminders

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月订阅 | $0.99 | per month |
| 年订阅 | $5.49 | per year |
| 墨记会员/半年 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Clean and elegant interface
- 💾 Reliable cloud-based storage
- 🔒 Secure and private
- ✨ Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or data loss
- 📏 Limited font size and formatting options
- 🔍 Difficulty searching/browsing past entries
- 🔌 Concerns about data collection
- ⚠️ Inconsistent user experience across platforms

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete or edit existing entries
- Unexpected app crashes or data loss
- Sync issues between mobile and desktop versions
- Formatting problems when importing/exporting data
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add handwriting support
- Improve search and browsing functionality
- Provide more font and formatting options
- Enable horizontal orientation on iPad
- Integrate with more cloud storage services


### TimePlanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeplanner/id1392166974)

This app helps you regain control of your time with a minimalist design and powerful features. It offers task management, focused work sessions using the Pomodoro technique, time tracking, and habit building to boost productivity and self-discipline.

**Highlights:** Task lists with reminders and prioritization, Pomodoro timer with customizable focus and break intervals, White noise for enhanced concentration, Time tracking for activities, Habit tracking with daily check-ins, Visual reports of time usage

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度VIP会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly VIP Membership | $2.49 | per month |
| Monthly VIP | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly VIP Membership | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly VIP | $8.49 | per 3 months |
| 包年会员 | $8.99 | per year |
| 试用包年会员 | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual VIP Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| 年度VIP会员 | $10.49 | per year |
| Monthly membership | $13.99 | per month |
| 年度VIP会员权益 | $14.49 | per year |
| Yearly VIP - Free 7-day trial | $14.99 | per year |
| 包季VIP会员 | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Premium | $32.99 | per year |
| Annual membership | $32.99 | per year |
| Cute Daily Life Stickers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cartoon Stickers Pack A | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP Membership | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient time management
- 💡 Comprehensive features (calendar, to-do, reminders, etc.)
- 🎨 Customizable interface
- 📆 Convenient calendar integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 📢 Intrusive ads or in-app purchase prompts
- 🔧 Some features not as polished or intuitive
- 🌐 Lack of multi-language support

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when setting reminders
- Syncing issues between mobile and web versions
- Unreliable push notifications

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve widget functionality
- Integrate note-taking or journal features
- Provide more customization options for layout and appearance
- Enhance synchronization across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 墨记 free?

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

### Is TimePlanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 墨记 or TimePlanner?

墨记 is rated higher. 墨记 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while TimePlanner averages 4.8 from 357 ratings.

### Do 墨记 or TimePlanner have ads?

Neither 墨记 nor TimePlanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 墨记 or TimePlanner?

墨记 ships an update every 2 weeks, and TimePlanner weekly. Most recently, 墨记 was updated on October 24, 2026 and TimePlanner on October 25, 2026.

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