# Summit vs Execute

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Summit at 1K against Execute's 14. Summit also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and device support (3 vs 1). Execute's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (73% vs 55%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Summit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Execute sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Summit holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Summit has 1K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Summit's written reviews are positive against 73% of Execute's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Summit ships an update every 3 weeks, Execute every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Summit | Execute |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summit-daily-planner/id1266410931/reviews)** | [4.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/execute-daily-planner/id1644423937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/507975203) | [Innovatism LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/955315491) |

## What reviewers say

### Summit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summit-daily-planner/id1266410931)

This app combines your tasks, calendar events, and notes into a single, organized platform. It automatically syncs with your existing calendars, allowing you to create to-do lists, manage appointments with checklists, and prioritize your day for peak performance.

**Highlights:** Automatic calendar syncing, Unified to-do list, Checklists for appointments, Notes organization, Drag and drop rescheduling, Repeating reminders, Powerful search

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Summit Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Summit Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Summit Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Summit Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Seamless calendar integration
- 💡 Ability to complete events and tasks
- 🚀 Clean, simple interface
- 👍 Syncs with multiple calendars

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Tasks/events disappearing
- 🐛 Slow performance after updates
- 🐛 Unreliable reminders

**Reported bugs**

- Swipe right feature not working
- Syncing issues between iPad and phone
- Freezing/crashing after updates
- Disappearing tasks and events
- Inability to add events to calendar

**Requested features**

- Weekly/monthly view
- Handwriting support
- Habit tracking
- Desktop/web app
- Customizable fonts and colors


### Execute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/execute-daily-planner/id1644423937)

Organize your day and manage projects efficiently with interactive task cards. Utilize flexible views like lists, timelines, and Kanban boards to prioritize, time-block, and track progress. Stay focused and complete important tasks effectively.

**Highlights:** Interactive task cards, Time-blocking on a timeline, Eisenhower matrix prioritization, Kanban board workflow, Built-in Pomodoro timer, Project milestones and dependencies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Execute Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Summit free?

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

### Is Execute free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Summit or Execute?

Summit is rated higher. Summit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Execute averages 4.3 from 14 ratings.

### Do Summit or Execute have ads?

Neither Summit nor Execute shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Summit or Execute?

Summit ships an update every 3 weeks, and Execute every 5 days. Most recently, Summit was updated on October 23, 2026 and Execute on October 24, 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.*