# Todo QuickCapture vs Plotlines

The clearest difference is ads: Plotlines at none against Todo QuickCapture's shown. Plotlines also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). Todo QuickCapture's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Todo QuickCapture sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Plotlines sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Todo QuickCapture against 5.0 for Plotlines. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Todo QuickCapture ships an update every 9 days, Plotlines every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Todo QuickCapture | Plotlines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-quickcapture/id1494195504/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotlines-journal-and-planner/id6755921329/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 163 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bruno Bongiovanni](https://appshunter.io/developer/911582662) | [Hebu Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857330252) |

## What reviewers say

### Todo QuickCapture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-quickcapture/id1494195504)

Quickly capture tasks and thoughts with minimal interruption, designed to be faster than traditional task creation. Organize, prioritize, and set reminders for your tasks, which can then be managed in Microsoft To Do.

**Highlights:** World record task creation speed, Minimal interruption for thought capture, Organize, delete, and color list shortcuts, Set priority, reminder, and due date, Syncs with Microsoft To Do

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip 10% | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock - Unlimited Tasks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip 15% | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip 20% | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip 25% | $4.99 | one-time |


### Plotlines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotlines-journal-and-planner/id6755921329)

This app helps you manage large goals by breaking them into smaller, actionable steps. Track tasks, notes, and progress within dedicated goal sections. It provides an overview of active tasks and past accomplishments, keeping your long-term projects organized.

**Highlights:** Goal-centric organization, Break goals into subplots, Task and note integration, Active task overview, Progress history tracking, Status indicators (Active, Paused, etc.), Collaborative planning (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Todo QuickCapture free?

Todo QuickCapture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plotlines free?

Plotlines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Todo QuickCapture or Plotlines?

Todo QuickCapture and Plotlines are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Todo QuickCapture or Plotlines have ads?

Todo QuickCapture shows ads; Plotlines does not.

### Which is updated more often, Todo QuickCapture or Plotlines?

Todo QuickCapture ships an update every 9 days, and Plotlines every 4 days. Most recently, Todo QuickCapture was updated on October 4, 2026 and Plotlines on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*