# PLANBELLA vs Mindlist

The clearest difference is price: Mindlist at Free against PLANBELLA's $8.99. Mindlist also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (76% vs 64%). PLANBELLA's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Mindlist is free to download; PLANBELLA costs $8.99 up front. PLANBELLA sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mindlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mindlist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 801 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of PLANBELLA's written reviews are positive against 76% of Mindlist's.

PLANBELLA ships an update every 4 weeks, Mindlist fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLANBELLA | Mindlist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (801 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbella-planner-app/id1389771232/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindlist-to-do-list-and-tasks/id1505964697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 801 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Netzinkubator Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1147661116) | [Nova Ocean](https://appshunter.io/developer/789749894) |

## What reviewers say

### PLANBELLA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbella-planner-app/id1389771232)

This app combines a stylish calendar with a to-do list and note-taking features. Organize events, tasks, and thoughts in an elegant, minimalist interface. Enjoy a clutter-free planning experience with customizable color-coding and reminders.

**Highlights:** Elegant minimalist design, Event and task management, Daily notes and reminders, External calendar synchronization, Color-coded entries, Repeating entries

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Day&Date small widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clock small widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Up Next medium widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Control panel medium widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Line Art small Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Overdue Tasks medium Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Productivity Ring small Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| To-Do List medium Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| To-Do List large Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Up Next Large Widget | $1.09 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Beautiful and aesthetically pleasing design
- 📅 Helpful calendar and task management features
- 🔍 Useful journal and note-taking functionality
- 🔒 One-time purchase, no subscription
- 🎨 Customizable color-coding options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Lack of two-way calendar sync with other platforms
- 🔍 No search function to find past events/tasks
- 🔁 Inability to edit/delete individual recurring events
- 🔒 Widgets require additional purchases
- 📱 Limited functionality on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar events shifting to incorrect dates
- Widgets not updating or functioning properly
- Journal feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Habit tracking and daily routine management
- Ability to sync across multiple devices
- More color palette options for highlighting
- Separate undated note-taking section
- Automatic task rollover to next day if not completed


### Mindlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindlist-to-do-list-and-tasks/id1505964697)

This app helps you manage your daily schedule and tasks with a minimalist interface. It offers features like reminders, calendar visualization, and customizable task lists to boost productivity without distractions.

**Highlights:** No ads, Customizable task lists, Reminders for appointments, Calendar visualization, Simple and fast task entry, Dark mode

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Premium | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Useful with friendly design
- 👍 Clear and simple way to make to-do lists
- 👍 Customizable
- 👍 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with tasks disappearing or not being saved
- 🐛 Bugs with repeating tasks and calendar integration
- 🔒 Concerns about data storage and syncing
- 🔒 Lack of account/login system
- 🔒 Limited customization options in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappearing or not being saved
- Repeating tasks not functioning properly
- Calendar integration issues
- Syncing problems between devices
- Unexpected app behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Add shortcuts for Mac version
- Implement subtasks and task filtering
- Improve calendar integration and timeline view
- Add ability to move tasks between lists
- Implement Apple Watch support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLANBELLA free?

PLANBELLA costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Mindlist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PLANBELLA or Mindlist?

Mindlist is rated higher. PLANBELLA averages 3.8 out of 5 from 801 ratings, while Mindlist averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do PLANBELLA or Mindlist have ads?

Neither PLANBELLA nor Mindlist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PLANBELLA or Mindlist?

PLANBELLA ships an update every 4 weeks, and Mindlist fortnightly. Most recently, PLANBELLA was updated on November 12, 2026 and Mindlist on November 11, 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.*