Comparison

PlanGTD vs Cruise

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

Head to head
About

PlanGTD

Organize your life and build good habits with this intuitive planning tool. Easily manage tasks, projects, and events, and collaborate with others. Enjoy offline access and a built-in Markdown editor for documentation.

Highlights
  • Task and project management
  • Habit creation and tracking
  • Project sharing and collaboration
  • Offline mode for task access
  • Built-in Markdown editor
  • Apple Watch support
  • Multiple themes
Features
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For individuals and companies. Plan and Get Things Done. Create good habits and remember everything! Don't spend time on complicated tools. PlanGTD makes it easy to plan your days and have a more organized (and better) life! Share projects with friends to plan an event or with your significant other (example: groceries, ...) or with co-workers to work on a project. Offline mode is available so you can still see/create/update your tasks/items even if you don't have an internet access (Once you have internet, the data is synchronized). Built-in Markdown editor for elegant documentations! Apple Watch support! Multiple themes to choose from! Premium version: Upgrade to a Premium subscription to remove ads and be able to add attachments (up to 1GB).
The premium subscription costs will be applied to your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period.
 You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. For more information, see https://www.plangtd.com/terms_of_service_ios and https://www.plangtd.com/privacy_policy.

About

Cruise

This app helps you manage your daily tasks, projects, and appointments. It integrates with your email and calendar, and provides local weather and news updates. You can also track your stock portfolio, all within one organized platform.

Highlights
  • Organize tasks and projects
  • Convert emails to tasks
  • Sync with calendar
  • Local weather updates
  • News headlines
  • Stock portfolio tracking
Features
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Boost Your Day with One Smart App! Take control of your day with a powerful, all-in-one life management app designed to simplify your routine and keep you focused. Whether you’re juggling work projects, keeping up with appointments, or staying informed, everything you need is in one place. Key Features: Organize Tasks & Projects – Track daily to-dos, long-term goals, and recurring tasks in a smart, customizable layout. Turn Emails into Action – Import your emails and convert them into tasks to ensure nothing slips through the cracks. Sync with Your Calendar – Import events and stay on top of your schedule without switching apps. Get Local Weather Updates – Plan your day around real-time forecasts. Stay Informed with News Headlines – Read top stories that matter most to you, all in one tap. Track Your Stock Portfolio – Monitor gains, losses, and market trends with automatic stock updates. Whether you’re managing your work, personal life, or both—this app helps you stay ahead, stay organized, and stay informed. Download now and make your day smoother, smarter, and more productive!

Screenshots

PlanGTD4 screens
Cruise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cruise at weekly against PlanGTD's every 3 weeks. PlanGTD's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. PlanGTD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Cruise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PlanGTD against 5.0 for Cruise. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlanGTD ships an update every 3 weeks, Cruise weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PlanGTD versus Cruise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanGTDCruise
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXThunder Inc.Abdul Ahmad

Customer experience

PlanGTD

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cruise

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PlanGTD

Subscriptions1
  • PlanGTD Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
3 purchases

Cruise

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Full Version$59.99

Questions

Is PlanGTD free?
PlanGTD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cruise free?
Cruise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PlanGTD or Cruise?
PlanGTD and Cruise are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PlanGTD or Cruise have ads?
Neither PlanGTD nor Cruise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlanGTD or Cruise?
PlanGTD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cruise weekly. Most recently, PlanGTD was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cruise on November 3, 2026.

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