# NotePlan vs Bullet

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bullet at freemium against NotePlan's subscription. Bullet also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). NotePlan's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 313). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Bullet sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for NotePlan against 4.7 for Bullet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 313 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 86% positive.

NotePlan ships an update monthly, Bullet weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NotePlan | Bullet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629/reviews)** | [4.7 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-daily-planner-journal/id1537777571/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 313 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 204 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NotePlan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137020763) | [Mui Studio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1319891160) |

## What reviewers say

### NotePlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Personal Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Business Class | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful note-taking and task management
- 👍 Seamless calendar and reminders integration
- 💡 Flexible and customizable workflow
- 🔒 Secure and open-format data storage
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional sync and performance issues
- 👤 Limited collaboration and sharing features

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Crashes when opening certain files

**Requested features**

- Improved iPad and mobile app experience
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More automation and scripting capabilities
- Weekly or monthly calendar view


### Bullet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-daily-planner-journal/id1537777571)

This app helps you capture tasks, notes, events, and habits using the bullet journal method. It offers a streamlined interface designed for quick logging and organization, replacing multiple productivity tools.

**Highlights:** Rapid logging of tasks, notes, and events, Habit tracking, Scheduling and reminders, Collections and tagging, Sync across devices, Offline functionality, ADHD-friendly design

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Habits Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, simple, and intuitive design
- 🚀 Efficient and minimalist approach
- 💡 Integrates well with the Bullet Journal method
- 🔍 Helpful for organizing tasks, events, and notes
- 📆 Flexible scheduling (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Lack of advanced filtering and sorting options
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to use
- 💰 Subscription model may be too expensive for some
- 🌐 Limited language support (mostly English)

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not always showing the correct day's tasks
- Inconsistent behavior when marking tasks as complete

**Requested features**

- Sync with native calendar app
- Option to start the week on Sunday
- Ability to export data (e.g., CSV, PDF)
- Support for handwriting/sketching
- Multiple journal/notebook support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NotePlan free?

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

### Is Bullet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NotePlan or Bullet?

NotePlan is rated higher. NotePlan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Bullet averages 4.7 from 313 ratings.

### Do NotePlan or Bullet have ads?

Neither NotePlan nor Bullet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NotePlan or Bullet?

NotePlan ships an update monthly, and Bullet weekly. Most recently, NotePlan was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bullet on October 25, 2026.

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