Write in Chaos vs NotePlan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Write in Chaos
Quickly capture and organize your thoughts with a simple note-taking app. Easily search, sort, and filter your entries by date, time, or keywords to find what you need, when you need it.
- Quick note capture
- Searchable notes
- Sort by date and time
- Filter by note length
- Keyword search
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Sick of scrambling to scribble something down in your notes app, only to be unable to find said scribble when you need it days, weeks or months down the line? Samesies. That’s why KFX Tech has developed Write Chaos, a sleak, simple to use app which allows you to quickly find specific notes based on when you wrote them and which words you used. Whether it's a genius business idea or a wild dream you need to remember, jot it down in seconds and let Write Chaos worry about keeping your notes organised. Write Chaos allows you to sort & filter your text by the date, time and length of the note, as well as the giving you the ability to search through all of your notes for specific phrases. This means you can easily find that half asleep screenplay idea you had and the killer app idea you wrote down that will probably end up netting you about $5 in revenue... d'oh! Anyway... as someone who loves to make too many notes I often finding myself searching back through weeks, months and years worth of notes to find the idea or important piece of information I'm thinking of. This app lets you add notes quickly and chaotically, safe in the knowledge that you can search, sort and filter at any later date when you need it. I basically made this app for myself, but hopefully it's of use to you too! Download for free today and never lose a note again. Credits: Phone Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com Plane Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com
NotePlan
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.
- 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
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Having trouble planning your day, managing your to-do list, and organizing your notes? Always jumping between apps and losing track of what to do and where you put things? Say hello to NotePlan! NotePlan lets you manage everything in one place: your tasks, notes, and calendar. Perfect for project managers, designers, researchers, writers, students, or anyone who wants to be organized and efficient. QUICKLY PLAN YOUR DAY WITH MARKDOWN • Plan your day by seeing your calendar, notes, and tasks in a single view • Create tasks and notes quickly with Markdown • Add #tags to organize tasks and notes • Use @mentions to find people • Reschedule to-do items easily • Create flexible recurring tasks • Work faster with autocomplete BUILD YOUR NETWORK OF NOTES • Create your own network of notes • Organize any way you want to: from simple folders over P.A.R.A. to a Zettelkasten system • Bi-directional notes: link your calendar and your notes in any direction, automatically • Cross-reference and link notes easily STAY ON TOP OF THINGS WITH REVIEW • Search all tasks and notes, instantly • See all open tasks with the click of a button • Get a list of overdue to-do items • See upcoming tasks at a glance • Create custom filters with your own queries using status, #tags, @mentions, or even text SEAMLESS INTEGRATION WITH YOUR CALENDAR • Create events and reminders right in NotePlan • Support for iCloud, Google, and Exchange calendars • Time-block tasks on your calendar simply by typing AVAILABLE ON MAC, IPHONE & IPAD • Sync everything between your Apple devices • Use any sync method you like: CloudKit or iCloud Drive • A single subscription for all your devices OPEN, PRIVATE & FAST • All your notes are stored in plaintext so you're never locked in • Your information is private and cannot be accessed • Enjoy lightning speed thanks to local files and native apps ANY THEME YOU WANT • Choose from a variety of built-in themes • Work with light or dark versions • Create your own custom theme SHORTCUTS FOR MAXIMUM SPEED • Extended Markdown syntax support with customization options • Move around without ever leaving the keyboard • Find everything with the Global Command Bar NotePlan is developed independently and prioritizes user features and requests. We have long-term roadmaps and listen to customers to improve the apps. - - - - - Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. After purchase, manage your subscriptions in App Store Account Settings. - - - - - Email: hello@noteplan.co Web: noteplan.co Discord: https://discord.gg/D4268MT Twitter: NotePlanApp Reddit: reddit.com/r/NotePlanApp Learn NotePlan course: https://noteplan.eo.page/newsletter Terms of use: http://noteplan.co/tos/ Privacy policy: https://noteplan.co/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Write in Chaos at free with in-app purchases against NotePlan's subscription. Write in Chaos also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Write in Chaos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Write in Chaos | NotePlan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 85.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 210 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KFX Tech LTD | NotePlan LLC |
Customer experience
Write in Chaos
NotePlan
Bugs and requests
Write in Chaos
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NotePlan
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Crashes when opening certain files
Requested features
4 requests- Improved iPad and mobile app experience
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More automation and scripting capabilities
- Weekly or monthly calendar view
In-app purchases
Write in Chaos
- Unlimited Notes$3.99
NotePlan
- Personal Weekly$4.997 Days
- Personal Monthly$6.991 Month
- Personal Monthly1 Month trial$11.991 Month
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- Personal Monthly2 variants$12.001 Month
- Personal Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Personal Annual7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
- Personal Annual1 Month trial$119.991 Year
- Business Class1 Month trial$199.991 Year









