Comparison

Plusminus vs NoteCircle

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

Head to head
About

Plusminus

This application helps you monitor your daily routines and habits. Visualize your progress with charts and track your activities using simple counter gestures. Offers widgets and Apple Watch integration for convenient access.

Highlights
  • Habit tracking with counters
  • Progress charting (weekly, monthly, yearly)
  • Widgets and Apple Watch support
  • Notes for habits
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Calendar view for schedule
  • Alarm options for habits
Features
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Plusminus is an app to track your habits. Track and chart your progress and routines using counters. Plusminus ± - Widgets - Apple Watch - Weekly / Monthly / Yearly Chart. - Notes - Backup can be restored. - Check your Weekly Habit tracker. - Check your schedule at a glance on the calendar. - Various alarming options on your habits. - Various fonts. How to use -Swipe left, plus + -Swipe right, minus- - Long-press to insert a specific count number. - Tab a habit to see its activity chart. Try to add these activities. - Drink a cup of coffee - Stretch - Wash a car - Read a chapter - Take a Bath - Bike for one mile Please reach out to Sundaybugs@gmail.com with any issues or suggestions. Stay tuned, Plusminus is getting better!

About

NoteCircle

This app provides a structured system for organizing tasks, routines, and events in one place. It's designed to help users stay focused and consistent, especially those who struggle with organization or feeling overwhelmed. Capture ideas quickly and track progress with visual insights.

Highlights
  • Unified planner for tasks, routines, and events
  • Voice input and photo-to-task conversion
  • Build lasting weekly routines
  • Visual progress tracking
  • Calendar syncing
  • Calm, paper-like interface
Features
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You organize your tasks. Then everything falls apart. NoteCircle is built for when nothing sticks—and trusted by over 1 million users worldwide, with App Store features across the US, Europe, and Asia. Why most to-do apps don’t stick You start motivated, but after a few days everything falls apart again. Tasks get buried, routines break, and important things slip through the cracks. NoteCircle solves this by giving you structure without clutter. One clear system for your day and week NoteCircle brings tasks, routines, events, and checklists into one clean planner, so nothing is hidden in separate apps or screens. With a calm weekly view, you always know what needs attention today and what can wait. Especially helpful when focus is a challenge Many users say NoteCircle works especially well for people who struggle with focus, consistency, or feeling overwhelmed. Reviews often mention that it helps ADHD-style brains stay on track by keeping everything visible and structured in one place. Plan faster when motivation is low When typing feels like friction, NoteCircle removes it. Add tasks using voice input, or turn photos of notes and handwritten lists into editable tasks automatically. Capture ideas quickly and organize them later. Build routines that actually last Create weekly recurring routines that fit your real life, not a perfect schedule. NoteCircle helps you stay consistent without pressure, making habits easier to maintain over time. See progress, not just tasks Review your completed tasks, routines, and events in a clear monthly overview. Visual insights help you understand your patterns and improve productivity over time. Never miss what matters Manage birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and important events alongside your tasks. Sync Apple Calendar and Google Calendar to keep all your schedules in one place. Clean and intuitive design Designed to reduce distraction with a calm, paper-like interface. Optimized for both iPhone and iPad so planning feels natural anytime, anywhere. Pricing NoteCircle is free to download and use. Upgrade to NoteCircle Premium to unlock advanced features and get the most out of your planning. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime from your App Store account settings. Refunds are not available for any unused portion of a billed period. Homepage: https://www.genaufactory.com/notecircle Terms: https://www.genaufactory.com/genau-terms-conditions Privacy: https://www.genaufactory.com/genau-data-privacy

Screenshots

Plusminus4 screens
NoteCircle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NoteCircle at Free against Plusminus's $2.99. NoteCircle also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 56) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Plusminus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On ads 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

NoteCircle is free to download; Plusminus costs $2.99 up front. NoteCircle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Plusminus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plusminus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoteCircle has 1.2K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Plusminus's written reviews are positive against 70% of NoteCircle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plusminus ships an update weekly, NoteCircle every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Plusminus versus NoteCircle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlusminusNoteCircle
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (56 ratings) — better4.6 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings561.2K — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaybleGenau Factory

Customer experience

Plusminus

All ratings56 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative9.3%

NoteCircle

All ratings1,225 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews691 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative18.8%

Bugs and requests

Plusminus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NoteCircle

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Routine tasks not showing up correctly
  • Inability to delete or edit tasks
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Inconsistent behavior when using the app
  • Crashing or freezing on certain actions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more icon options for tasks and routines
  • Implement weekly/monthly calendar view
  • Allow rearranging and prioritizing of tasks
  • Integrate with more calendar and reminder apps
  • Add notes/comments section for tasks

In-app purchases

None

Plusminus

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

NoteCircle

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Plusminus free?
Plusminus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoteCircle free?
NoteCircle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plusminus or NoteCircle?
Plusminus is rated higher. Plusminus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while NoteCircle averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Plusminus or NoteCircle have ads?
Neither Plusminus nor NoteCircle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plusminus or NoteCircle?
Plusminus ships an update weekly, and NoteCircle every 3 days. Most recently, Plusminus was updated on October 29, 2026 and NoteCircle on October 29, 2026.

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