Comparison

NotePlan vs GoodKeypad

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

GoodKeypad

Control desktop application shortcuts from your mobile device using voice or button presses. This app simplifies workflows by eliminating the need to memorize complex key combinations. Install the companion server application on your computer to enable seamless control.

Highlights
  • Control any desktop application
  • Voice command shortcuts
  • Button press shortcuts
  • Simplifies workflow
  • Single app control
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You don't have to use expensive dedicated keyboards exclusively for one application. Goodkeypad allows you to control keyboard shortcuts for any application from a single app. With just the press of a button or using your voice, you can send keyboard shortcuts to any desktop application. You don't have to know the key combinations used by each desktop application. 'Goodkeypad' makes this task easier for you. It simplifies your workflow. Install the server application on your computer and let the magic begin. GoodKeypad will connect, and you'll have control over any application. Visit www.goodkeypad.com to download server application.

Screenshots

NotePlan4 screens
GoodKeypad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NotePlan at Free against GoodKeypad's $9.99. NotePlan also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). GoodKeypad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads and iOS requirement 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

NotePlan is free to download; GoodKeypad costs $9.99 up front. NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. GoodKeypad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GoodKeypad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NotePlan has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NotePlan versus GoodKeypad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotePlanGoodKeypad
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNotePlan LLCOrencio Jimenez Corrales

Customer experience

NotePlan

All ratings1,506 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews472 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.4%

GoodKeypad

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

GoodKeypad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

GoodKeypad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NotePlan free?
NotePlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoodKeypad free?
GoodKeypad costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NotePlan or GoodKeypad?
GoodKeypad is rated higher. NotePlan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while GoodKeypad averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NotePlan or GoodKeypad have ads?
Neither NotePlan nor GoodKeypad shows ads.

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