NotePlan vs Nocast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Nocast
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Stay Focused. Stay Organized. Stay Productive. A thoughtfully crafted productivity app that brings clarity to your day. Manage your tasks effortlessly with intelligent features and a sleek, minimalist design. • Start Each Day with Clarity Open the app to a clear, distraction-free view of your tasks for the day. Navigate your schedule with ease, check off completed items, and stay focused on what matters most—without the clutter. • Everything in One Task View Tap into any task for a detailed view that holds all the context you need: notes, files, reminders, subtasks, and more. It's your task’s personal control center—streamlined and intuitive. • AI-Powered Subtask Generation Not sure how to break down a big project? Our intelligent assistant automatically generates meaningful subtasks based on your task type—be it school, work, or personal—to help you move forward step by step. • Plan Ahead with Ease See your entire month at a glance with our elegant calendar view. Quickly jump between dates and visualize your upcoming workload to make smarter, stress-free planning decisions. • Track Your Progress Get motivated by weekly completion charts that show your productivity trends over time. Whether you're crushing goals or picking up momentum, your progress is always within reach. • Smart Organization, Made Simple Create custom categories like Work, School, Health, or Personal, each with its own color for easy sorting. Keep everything organized while still having it all in one place. • Never Miss a Beat Set intelligent reminders that notify you exactly when you need them. With flexible scheduling and smart timing, staying on track has never been easier. Key Features: • Clean, focused task overview • Detailed task management with files, notes & more • AI-powered subtasks based on task category • Monthly and daily calendar views • Weekly productivity tracking • Customizable, color-coded categories • Smart reminders and notifications Perfect for: • Students organizing coursework • Professionals managing work projects • Anyone looking to level up personal productivity • Busy individuals juggling daily life Transform your productivity today. Download now and experience the power of thoughtful design + smart technology—your future self will thank you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nocast at none against NotePlan's 10. On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Nocast asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | NotePlan | Nocast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NotePlan LLC | DEMIR BAYDEMIR |
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
Nocast
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NotePlan
- 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
Nocast
No in-app purchases









