Comparison

NotePlan vs Organized

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

Organized

Manage all your tasks, from daily chores to major projects, in a single, visually appealing application. Set custom reminders, organize lists with unique themes and icons, and easily find what you need with powerful search.

Highlights
  • One-time and repeating reminders
  • Multiple alerts and early warnings
  • Time Tweak for instant date adjustments
  • Customizable lists with colors and icons
  • Expandable and collapsible sections
  • Archive for deleted content
  • Lightning-fast search
Features
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Organized: Reminders & Lists – Stay on Top of Everything One beautiful app for everything you need to remember. From tasks to grocery lists, bills to bucket lists—Organized keeps it all in one place, without the clutter. Whether you’re planning a trip or just trying to water the plants on time, Organized is built to help you focus and get things done—your way. Features • Create one-time and repeating reminders • Set multiple alerts and early warnings • Adjust reminder dates instantly with Time Tweak • Move reminders and items effortlessly • Customize lists with colors and sort options • Expandable and collapsible sections • View and restore deleted content in the Archive • Lightning-fast search • Share lists via text or email • Choose from gorgeous color themes—or create your own • Add personality with custom icons • Available in 9 languages Subscription Organized is free to use with limited features. Upgrade to Organized Pro to unlock the full experience, including custom themes, icons, unlimited reminders, and more. Start with a 1-week free trial, then choose the plan that works for you: • $1.99/month • $6.99/year (best value) • $29.99 lifetime – one payment, yours forever Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy & Terms: organizedapp.net/privacy-and-terms Support & Feedback Questions? Reach out in the app or visit: organizedapp.net/contact Got an idea? We’re always improving, and we’d love to hear from you.

Screenshots

NotePlan4 screens
Organized4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Organized at freemium against NotePlan's subscription. Organized also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). NotePlan's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 4). On price, update cadence, 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 Organized sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Organized 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NotePlan ships an update monthly, Organized every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NotePlan versus Organized: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotePlanOrganized
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better4
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNotePlan LLCBitwise, LLC

Customer experience

NotePlan

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

Organized

All ratings3 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

Organized

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
3 purchases

Organized

Subscriptions2
  • Organized Pro – Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Organized Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Organized Pro – Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is NotePlan free?
NotePlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Organized free?
Organized is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NotePlan or Organized?
Organized is rated higher. NotePlan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Organized averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do NotePlan or Organized have ads?
Neither NotePlan nor Organized shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NotePlan or Organized?
NotePlan ships an update monthly, and Organized every 2 months. Most recently, NotePlan was updated on October 29, 2026 and Organized on October 25, 2026.

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