# NotePlan vs Anytype

The clearest difference is monetization model: Anytype at free with in-app purchases against NotePlan's subscription. Anytype also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). NotePlan's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (85% vs 64%). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Anytype sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NotePlan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NotePlan has 1.5K ratings behind it against 241, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of NotePlan's written reviews are positive against 64% of Anytype's.

NotePlan ships an update monthly, Anytype fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NotePlan | Anytype |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629/reviews)** | [4.5 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anytype-the-everything-app/id6449487029/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 241 |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 64.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 210 MB | 264 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NotePlan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137020763) | [Any Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689366900) |

## 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


### Anytype

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anytype-the-everything-app/id6449487029)

This app unifies conversations, documents, notes, files, and databases into a single, private application. It offers powerful, local-first collaboration with end-to-end encryption, offline access, and secure cross-device syncing, ensuring your data always remains yours.

**Highlights:** Unified workspace for conversations, docs, notes, files, and databases, End-to-end encrypted and offline accessible, Local-first collaboration, Create and edit pages with blocks, Define custom content types, Publish content to the web, Manage lists and tasks with properties

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Builder | $119.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and flexible
- 🔒 Privacy-focused and secure
- 👍 Customizable and adaptable
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Comprehensive note-taking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and sync issues
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for new users
- 🤔 Lack of certain features like calendar and formulas
- 🔋 Performance issues on mobile devices
- 🤔 Inconsistent user experience between desktop and mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Sync issues leading to data loss or duplication
- Inconsistent behavior when working with nested lists
- Page jumps and cursor positioning problems

**Requested features**

- Add calendar and scheduling features
- Improve mobile app performance and stability
- Implement formulas and automation capabilities
- Allow more customization options for fonts and UI
- Add widgets for quick access to notes and data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NotePlan free?

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

### Is Anytype free?

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

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

NotePlan is rated higher. NotePlan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Anytype averages 4.5 from 241 ratings.

### Do NotePlan or Anytype have ads?

Neither NotePlan nor Anytype shows ads.

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

NotePlan ships an update monthly, and Anytype fortnightly. Most recently, NotePlan was updated on September 23, 2026 and Anytype on September 21, 2026.

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