Comparison

NotePlan vs Moleskine Planner

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

Head to head
About

NotePlan

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
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Having trouble planning your day, managing your to-do list, and organizing your notes? Always jumping between apps and losing track of what to do and where you put things? Say hello to NotePlan! NotePlan lets you manage everything in one place: your tasks, notes, and calendar. Perfect for project managers, designers, researchers, writers, students, or anyone who wants to be organized and efficient. QUICKLY PLAN YOUR DAY WITH MARKDOWN • Plan your day by seeing your calendar, notes, and tasks in a single view • Create tasks and notes quickly with Markdown • Add #tags to organize tasks and notes • Use @mentions to find people • Reschedule to-do items easily • Create flexible recurring tasks • Work faster with autocomplete BUILD YOUR NETWORK OF NOTES • Create your own network of notes • Organize any way you want to: from simple folders over P.A.R.A. to a Zettelkasten system • Bi-directional notes: link your calendar and your notes in any direction, automatically • Cross-reference and link notes easily STAY ON TOP OF THINGS WITH REVIEW • Search all tasks and notes, instantly • See all open tasks with the click of a button • Get a list of overdue to-do items • See upcoming tasks at a glance • Create custom filters with your own queries using status, #tags, @mentions, or even text SEAMLESS INTEGRATION WITH YOUR CALENDAR • Create events and reminders right in NotePlan • Support for iCloud, Google, and Exchange calendars • Time-block tasks on your calendar simply by typing AVAILABLE ON MAC, IPHONE & IPAD • Sync everything between your Apple devices • Use any sync method you like: CloudKit or iCloud Drive • A single subscription for all your devices OPEN, PRIVATE & FAST • All your notes are stored in plaintext so you're never locked in • Your information is private and cannot be accessed • Enjoy lightning speed thanks to local files and native apps ANY THEME YOU WANT • Choose from a variety of built-in themes • Work with light or dark versions • Create your own custom theme SHORTCUTS FOR MAXIMUM SPEED • Extended Markdown syntax support with customization options • Move around without ever leaving the keyboard • Find everything with the Global Command Bar NotePlan is developed independently and prioritizes user features and requests. We have long-term roadmaps and listen to customers to improve the apps. - - - - - Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. After purchase, manage your subscriptions in App Store Account Settings. - - - - - Email: hello@noteplan.co Web: noteplan.co Discord: https://discord.gg/D4268MT Twitter: NotePlanApp Reddit: reddit.com/r/NotePlanApp Learn NotePlan course: https://noteplan.eo.page/newsletter Terms of use: http://noteplan.co/tos/ Privacy policy: https://noteplan.co/privacy/

About

Moleskine Planner

Organize your time and tasks with a minimalist planner. Visually manage your day with customizable calendars, reminders, and to-do lists. Stay on top of personal and professional activities with style and ease.

Highlights
  • Weekly overview of appointments and tasks
  • Visual timeline for daily organization
  • Calendar integration
  • Customizable icons, colors, and subtasks
  • Thematic lists for task organization
Features
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The Moleskine Planner App (previously Moleskine Balance) combines minimalistic design with powerful functionality, offering you a seamless way to manage your calendars and tasks all in one place. Whether you're a student or a professional, Moleskine Planner allows you to visually organize your day with all the details you need to ensure nothing is forgotten. Effortlessly create reminders, to-do lists, and view calendars, all customizable with icons, colors, subtasks, and notes. The Moleskine Planner App is your perfect companion for managing personal and professional activities, ensuring you stay on top of your schedule with style and ease. Features: WEEKLY OVERVIEW Effortlessly capture the big picture with a comprehensive view of all your appointments and tasks for the week. FOCUS ON TODAY Transform your day with a beautifully organized visual timeline. Experience clarity with a seamless view of your schedules and tasks. CALENDAR INTEGRATION AND CUSTOMIZATION Empower your planning by marking tasks as completed and adding a personal touch with customizable icons, colors, subtasks, and notes. THEMATIC LISTS 
 Create stunning thematic lists to beautifully organize your personal and professional tasks with style and ease. Terms of Service: https://www.moleskineeveryday.com/terms

Screenshots

NotePlan4 screens
Moleskine Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NotePlan at 85% against Moleskine Planner's 39%. NotePlan also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Moleskine Planner's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Moleskine Planner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NotePlan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 510 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of NotePlan's written reviews are positive against 39% of Moleskine Planner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NotePlan ships an update monthly, Moleskine Planner every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NotePlan versus Moleskine Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotePlanMoleskine Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better4.5 (510 ratings)
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews — better39.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better510
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNotePlan LLCMoleskine Srl

Customer experience

NotePlan

All ratings1,517 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews478 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.3%

Moleskine Planner

All ratings510 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral13.6%
Negative47.1%

User reviews

NotePlan

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

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

Moleskine Planner

From 510 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Elegant and intuitive design
  • 🚀 Seamless calendar integration
  • 💡 Flexible time-blocking features
  • 🎨 Customizable color schemes
  • ✨ Visually appealing and organized

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Difficulty editing scheduled activities
  • 💸 Expensive subscription model
  • 🧭 Lack of time zone support
  • 📱 UI issues on larger devices

Bugs and requests

NotePlan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent sync between devices
  • Crashes when opening certain files

Requested features

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

Moleskine Planner

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sync issues causing data loss
  • Overlapping UI elements on certain devices
  • Inability to delete pre-made activities
  • Unreliable alarm and reminder functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Lifetime purchase option
  • Deeper integration with other Moleskine apps
  • Apple Watch app support
  • More customization options
  • Improved recurring task management

In-app purchases

8 purchases

NotePlan

Subscriptions8
  • Personal Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Personal Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Personal Monthly1 Month trial$11.991 Month
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  • Personal Monthly2 variants$12.001 Month
  • Personal Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Personal Annual7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
  • Personal Annual1 Month trial$119.991 Year
  • Business Class1 Month trial$199.991 Year
6 purchases

Moleskine Planner

Subscriptions6
  • Planner Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Bundle - Monthly Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Planner Premium Annual Add-On7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Planner Annual Membership7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Bundle - Annual Welcome Plan7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Bundle - Annual Plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is NotePlan free?
NotePlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moleskine Planner free?
Moleskine Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NotePlan or Moleskine Planner?
NotePlan is rated higher. NotePlan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Moleskine Planner averages 4.5 from 510 ratings.
Do NotePlan or Moleskine Planner have ads?
Neither NotePlan nor Moleskine Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NotePlan or Moleskine Planner?
NotePlan ships an update monthly, and Moleskine Planner every 10 days. Most recently, NotePlan was updated on October 25, 2026 and Moleskine Planner on October 25, 2026.

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