Comparison

Machine Manager vs Planelo

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

Head to head
About

Machine Manager

Features
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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.

About

Planelo

Features
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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

Screenshots

Machine Manager4 screens
Planelo4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Machine Manager versus Planelo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMachine ManagerPlanelo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNejc SilcDavid Tereba

In-app purchases

None

Machine Manager

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Planelo

Subscriptions2
  • Planelo Pro – Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Planelo Pro – Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Machine Manager free?
Machine Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planelo free?
Planelo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Machine Manager or Planelo have ads?
Neither Machine Manager nor Planelo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Machine Manager or Planelo?
Machine Manager ships an update every 6 weeks, and Planelo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Machine Manager was updated on November 3, 2026 and Planelo on October 30, 2026.

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