# Planner for AC vs Pendulum

The clearest difference is rating: Planner for AC at 4.8 against Pendulum's 4.2. Planner for AC also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 16) and review sentiment (81% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planner for AC sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pendulum sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Planner for AC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planner for AC has 1.8K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Planner for AC's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pendulum's.

Planner for AC ships an update every 10 days, Pendulum every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planner for AC | Pendulum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planner-for-ac-nh/id1499309768/reviews)** | [4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendulum-pen-pal-tracker/id6444290573/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 338 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolin Svensson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499309767) | [Benjamin Cardy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588708175) |

## What reviewers say

### Planner for AC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planner-for-ac-nh/id1499309768)

Manage your island life and collections with this companion app. Track game events, villager birthdays, and create custom to-do lists. It supports multiple islands, cloud backups, and offers guides for in-game items and visitors.

**Highlights:** Collection tracking, Daily to-do lists, Game event calendar, Villager birthday reminders, Multiple island support, Customizable interface, Cloud backups

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wood Supporter Tier | $4.99 | per month |
| Iron Supporter Tier | $9.99 | per month |
| Gold Supporter Tier | $14.99 | per month |
| Buy me a cupcake | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a latte | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a meal | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Comprehensive app with many features
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎨 Cute and appealing design
- 🔍 Helpful for tracking progress and collections
- 🗓️ Useful for planning and organizing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🗓️ Issues with time/date tracking and sync
- 🗃️ Missing some items/villagers
- 🔄 Data loss/reset issues after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing and loading issues after recent updates
- Wishlist and catalog tracking not working properly
- Incorrect weather and visitor information displayed

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options
- Integrate with game save data
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Add support for multiple islands/profiles
- Expand functionality for special events and visitors


### Pendulum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendulum-pen-pal-tracker/id6444290573)

This app helps you manage your pen pal relationships by tracking correspondence. Record when you send and receive letters, note writing materials, and set reminders to stay in touch. Sync your data across devices for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Track sent and received letters, Record pen, ink, and paper used, Set reminders to write and post, Monitor letter delivery times, iCloud sync across devices

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Fine Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fine Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Broad Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Stub Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planner for AC free?

Planner for AC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pendulum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Planner for AC or Pendulum?

Planner for AC is rated higher. Planner for AC averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Pendulum averages 4.2 from 16 ratings.

### Do Planner for AC or Pendulum have ads?

Neither Planner for AC nor Pendulum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Planner for AC or Pendulum?

Planner for AC ships an update every 10 days, and Pendulum every 9 days. Most recently, Planner for AC was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pendulum on October 24, 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.*