# PlanGTD vs Cruise

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PlanGTD | Cruise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plangtd-todo-task-and-project/id1470539207/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-ultimate-task-manager/id1543635359/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XThunder Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464041254) | [Abdul Ahmad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138190546) |

## What reviewers say

### PlanGTD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plangtd-todo-task-and-project/id1470539207)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlanGTD Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |


### Cruise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-ultimate-task-manager/id1543635359)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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