Comparison

Daily Notes Planner 2 vs BigNSmall Tasks

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

Head to head
About

Daily Notes Planner 2

This app offers a straightforward way to jot down notes for any date, organize them with folders, or use a single page for temporary thoughts. It prioritizes simplicity, privacy, and ease of access, with optional iCloud sync for cross-device access.

Highlights
  • Calendar notes for specific dates
  • Folder-based note organization
  • Single page for temporary notes
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Plain-text note-taking
  • Date highlighting for notes
Features
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Daily Notes Planner 2 is a simple notes app that satisfies all of your life's needs for notes. Your notes are stored locally on your Mac by default. Turn on automatic iCloud sync to securely sync your notes across iPhone, iPad, and Mac through your personal Apple iCloud account. Calendar Notes lets you write simple plain-text notes for any date. No complicated hourly scheduling. No confusing reminders. Just tap a date in the calendar and write what you need to remember. Dates with notes are highlighted, so you always know where to look later. Folder Notes gives you a familiar way to organize notes with folders and files. Create folders, add note files inside them, rename items with a long press, and use Edit to delete or rearrange rows. One Page Note is one simple page for anything temporary. If you need to quickly jot something down and do not want to organize it permanently, this is the perfect place for it. For faster syncing across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, and the web at DailyNotesPlanner.com, check out Daily Notes Planner 3, which uses email verification with a six-digit code. Daily Notes Planner 2 is designed for people who want notes to feel simple, private, calm, and easy to find. Privacy Policy: https://dailynotesplanner.com/privacy-policy

About

BigNSmall Tasks

Features
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BigNSmall Tasks keeps your day honest — 3 big priorities, 8 small ones, nothing more. 100% offline, nothing ever leaves your device. BIG TASKS • Up to 3 high-impact tasks per day (app allows more than 3 big tasks to be created, UI shows message to keep the list lean) • The things that actually move the needle SMALL TASKS • Up to 8 quick wins per day (app allows more than 8 small tasks to be created, UI shows message to keep the list lean) • Clear the clutter, build momentum BACKLOG • Park ideas before they're ready • Pull them into any day with one tap DAILY NAVIGATION • Carry unfinished tasks forward from yesterday • Review any past or future day REMINDERS • Set a notification for any task • Never let a priority slip PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account or sign-up required • No cloud sync — all data stays on your device • No ads, no tracking, no data sharing • Works fully offline, always Your tasks are yours. BigNSmall Tasks never connects to the internet.

Screenshots

Daily Notes Planner 23 screens
BigNSmall Tasks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Daily Notes Planner 2 at every 3 weeks against BigNSmall Tasks's every 3 months. BigNSmall Tasks's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Daily Notes Planner 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BigNSmall Tasks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daily Notes Planner 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, BigNSmall Tasks every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Daily Notes Planner 2 versus BigNSmall Tasks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaily Notes Planner 2BigNSmall Tasks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (357 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings357 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer5th & 7th LLCSAAR Aura Media Group LLC

Bugs and requests

Daily Notes Planner 2

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashing when inserting text
  • Sync between devices is inconsistent
  • Data won't load to MacBook
  • Crashes when trying to load from iCloud
  • Weekly schedule cannot update and sync properly
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  • Keyboard covers typing area, cannot scroll

Requested features

10 requests
  • Import/export functionality for V2
  • Text highlighting/bold/underline
  • Upload photos to notes
  • Change calendar settings (weekends on right)
  • Document scanning in notes
Show 5 more
  • Add bulleted lists
  • Warning message before saving to cloud
  • Colored text option
  • Print notes
  • Landscape view on iPhone

BigNSmall Tasks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Daily Notes Planner 2

One-time1
  • Premium Version$4.99
1 purchases

BigNSmall Tasks

One-time1
  • BigNSmall Tasks Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Daily Notes Planner 2 free?
Daily Notes Planner 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BigNSmall Tasks free?
BigNSmall Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Daily Notes Planner 2 or BigNSmall Tasks have ads?
Neither Daily Notes Planner 2 nor BigNSmall Tasks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Daily Notes Planner 2 or BigNSmall Tasks?
Daily Notes Planner 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and BigNSmall Tasks every 3 months. Most recently, Daily Notes Planner 2 was updated on November 13, 2026 and BigNSmall Tasks on October 31, 2026.

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