Machine Manager vs Planelo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Machine Manager
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This is only companion app to web platform for managing machine services. The greatest advantage of mobile version is to capture work reports and managing current tasks. Therefore you will need to create account on web platform to make something meaningful.
Planelo
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Ideas first. Projects later. Planelo is the missing link between your notes app and your project tracker. Capture messy thoughts instantly, refine them at your own pace, then graduate the best ones into structured projects when they’re ready. Built for developers and creators who think fast and build often. WHY PLANELO? • Idea-First Workflow: Start with a spark, not a ticket. Ideas live freely until you’re ready to act. • AI Task Breakdown: Let AI split big goals into clear, actionable subtasks. • API-First Design: Send ideas from scripts, CI/CD pipelines, or AI agents via REST API. • AES-256 Encryption: Your data is encrypted at rest. We never sell it. • Cross-Device Sync: Seamless across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Smart Inbox: Tags, priorities, and automatic organization when you need it. • Offline-Ready: Capture ideas anywhere. We sync when you’re back. Free to start. No credit card required. From side projects to feature backlogs, Planelo keeps your best ideas alive and moving forward. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.planelo.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Machine Manager at none against Planelo's 2. Machine Manager also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Planelo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Planelo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Machine Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.
Machine Manager ships an update every 6 weeks, Planelo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Machine Manager | Planelo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nejc Silc | David Tereba |
In-app purchases
Machine Manager
No in-app purchases
Planelo
- Planelo Pro – Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Planelo Pro – Yearly$79.991 Year









