# OmniFocus 3 vs NotePlan

The clearest difference is rating: NotePlan at 4.8 against OmniFocus 3's 3.9. NotePlan also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 68%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). OmniFocus 3's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OmniFocus 3 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NotePlan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of OmniFocus 3's written reviews are positive against 85% of NotePlan's.

OmniFocus 3 ships an update every 3 months, NotePlan monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OmniFocus 3 | NotePlan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omnifocus-3/id1346190318/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 167 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Omni Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/281731738) | [NotePlan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137020763) |

## What reviewers say

### OmniFocus 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omnifocus-3/id1346190318)

This app helps you organize projects and tasks with tags and priorities. It offers a forecast view for daily planning and a review perspective to keep you on track. Syncing across devices ensures your data is always up-to-date and secure.

**Highlights:** Task and project organization, Tagging for cross-project organization, Forecast view for daily planning, Review perspective for staying on track, Secure syncing across devices, Batch editing for multiple tasks, Customizable perspectives

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legacy OmniFocus Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| OmniFocus Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Legacy OmniFocus Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade to v3 Standard | $24.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to v3 Pro | $37.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Standard | $49.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and customizable task management
- 👍 Helps stay organized and on top of tasks
- 🔒 Reliable and trustworthy system
- 💡 Flexible tag system improves organization
- 👍 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive, especially with need to repurchase for upgrades
- 🐛 Occasional sync and stability issues
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for new users
- 📱 iOS app feels less polished than Mac version

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch complication showing incorrect task count
- Inability to view task completion dates on mobile

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration with start time sorting
- Checklists and structured notes within tasks
- Improved aesthetics and UI design


### NotePlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629)

Organize your tasks, notes, and calendar in one unified app. Quickly plan your day with Markdown, link notes bi-directionally, and stay on top of your to-dos with powerful review and search features. Seamlessly integrates with your existing calendars and syncs across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Unified task, note, and calendar view, Markdown for quick task and note creation, Bi-directional note linking, Calendar integration (iCloud, Google, Exchange), Flexible recurring tasks, Global Command Bar for fast navigation, Plaintext note storage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Personal Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Business Class | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful note-taking and task management
- 👍 Seamless calendar and reminders integration
- 💡 Flexible and customizable workflow
- 🔒 Secure and open-format data storage
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional sync and performance issues
- 👤 Limited collaboration and sharing features

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Crashes when opening certain files

**Requested features**

- Improved iPad and mobile app experience
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More automation and scripting capabilities
- Weekly or monthly calendar view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OmniFocus 3 free?

OmniFocus 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NotePlan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OmniFocus 3 or NotePlan?

NotePlan is rated higher. OmniFocus 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while NotePlan averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Which is updated more often, OmniFocus 3 or NotePlan?

OmniFocus 3 ships an update every 3 months, and NotePlan monthly. Most recently, OmniFocus 3 was updated on October 23, 2026 and NotePlan on October 29, 2026.

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