# Senstone vs NotePlan

The clearest difference is rating: NotePlan at 4.8 against Senstone's 3.7. NotePlan also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 25). Senstone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Senstone asks for nothing beyond the download.

NotePlan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NotePlan has 1.5K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Senstone's written reviews are positive against 85% of NotePlan's.

Senstone ships an update every 3 weeks, NotePlan monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Senstone | NotePlan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senstone/id1438511096/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 13 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Senstone, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438511095) | [NotePlan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137020763) |

## What reviewers say

### Senstone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senstone/id1438511096)

This app works with a wearable device to capture voice notes and reminders hands-free. It automatically transcribes audio into text, organizes notes with hashtags, and allows for scheduling tasks and lists via voice commands. The system syncs offline recordings and notifies users of device battery status.

**Highlights:** Wearable voice capture, Automatic voice-to-text transcription, Offline recording, Voice-commanded reminders and lists, Hashtag organization, Audio preservation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Senstone free?

Senstone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NotePlan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Senstone or NotePlan?

NotePlan is rated higher. Senstone averages 3.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while NotePlan averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Senstone or NotePlan have ads?

Neither Senstone nor NotePlan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Senstone or NotePlan?

Senstone ships an update every 3 weeks, and NotePlan monthly. Most recently, Senstone was updated on October 9, 2026 and NotePlan on October 15, 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.*