Comparison

NotePlan vs Vaipo

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

Vaipo

This smart virtual assistant simplifies daily task management through voice commands. Effortlessly schedule appointments, meetings, and reminders by speaking your plans, and let the AI organize your calendar efficiently. It integrates with existing calendars and handles complex inputs for a stress-free experience.

Highlights
  • Voice-activated scheduling
  • Seamless calendar integration
  • Add multiple events at once
  • Handles complex and lengthy inputs
  • Multi-language support
  • AI-powered task organization
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Say hello to Vaipo, your smart virtual assistant. Just tell Vaipo your plans, and it takes care of the rest. No more struggling with your calendar — enjoy easy, efficient scheduling that frees up your time and reduces stress. Imagine saying, “Plan a team meeting next Monday at 10 AM with the marketing team in the office, schedule a doctor’s appointment for Wednesday at 3 PM, set a reminder to pick up a birthday cake for Sarah on Friday at 6 PM, and add a workout session every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM at CrossFit Los Angeles.” Vaipo understands each task and adds them separately to your calendar, setting reminders as needed. Vaipo’s powerful AI can handle complex and lengthy inputs. Tell Vaipo your plans for the entire month, and it will organize everything flawlessly. Key Features: - Voice-Activated Scheduling: simply say, “Schedule a meeting with Tom tomorrow at 2 PM,” and it’s done. Vaipo will add it to your calendar seamlessly. - Seamless Integration: Vaipo works with your existing Google and Apple calendars, ensuring all your events are synchronized. - Bunch Event Adding: add multiple events in one go. - Multi-Language Support: Vaipo supports multiple languages, making it accessible and convenient for users around the globe. Privacy and Security: We prioritize your privacy. Vaipo adheres to a strict privacy policy to ensure your data is protected and secure. Your information is only used to enhance your experience and is never shared with third parties. Why Vaipo? Vaipo is the simplest and most efficient app on the market for adding tasks and events to your calendar. No more endless tapping and typing—just speak, and let Vaipo handle the rest. Experience the fastest and most efficient way to manage your schedule. Soon, even more exciting features will be added, making Vaipo even more powerful and versatile. Contact Us: Have questions or need support? Reach out to us at team@vaipoapp.com or visit our website at www.vaipo.io. Terms of Use: https://www.vaipo.io/en/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.vaipo.io/en/privacy-and-security By opening an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can always withdraw your consent, and your data will be removed, once you delete your account.

Screenshots

NotePlan4 screens
Vaipo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NotePlan at 85% against Vaipo's 0%. NotePlan also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Vaipo's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, 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 Vaipo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NotePlan ships an update monthly, Vaipo weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NotePlan versus Vaipo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotePlanVaipo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNotePlan LLCVaipo UG (haftungsbeschrankt)

Customer experience

NotePlan

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

Vaipo

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Vaipo

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
4 purchases

Vaipo

Subscriptions2
  • Premium 1 month$10.991 Month
  • Premium 1 year$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • Package S$3.99
  • Package M$6.99

Questions

Is NotePlan free?
NotePlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vaipo free?
Vaipo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NotePlan or Vaipo have ads?
Neither NotePlan nor Vaipo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NotePlan or Vaipo?
NotePlan ships an update monthly, and Vaipo weekly. Most recently, NotePlan was updated on September 23, 2026 and Vaipo on June 4, 2026.

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