Comparison

NotePlan vs MX

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

MX

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MX-5 Copilot is the essential digital companion for Mazda MX-5 owners who want to take meticulous care of their car without needing to be mechanical experts. Designed by and for enthusiasts, the app makes vehicle management simple with an intelligent, automated, and intuitive approach. Every feature has been specifically tailored to the characteristics of the different MX-5 generations and engines. INCLUDED IN THE FREE VERSION Start managing and enjoying your MX-5 right away with essential features included at no cost: Simplified Cockpit: Get a complete overview of your MX-5's overall health and upcoming maintenance points at a glance. Smart Maintenance: Full tracking of MX-5-specific checkpoints with wear alerts based on both elapsed time and mileage. GPS Trip Tracking: Automatically detect your road trips and scenic drives for effortless odometer updates. Budget & TCO Management: Track all your automotive expenses (fuel, detailing, parts, repairs) and calculate your real Total Cost of Ownership. Complete Privacy: All your data is stored locally on your device. No personal data, telemetry, or location data is collected or sold. Full Customization: Available in 5 languages (FR, EN, ES, IT, DE), multiple currencies, and metric or imperial units. COPILOT CLUB (ONE-TIME LIFETIME PURCHASE) Take your enthusiast experience to the next level with Copilot Club. No recurring monthly or yearly subscription—pay once and enjoy lifetime access. Roadster Weather & iOS Widgets: Know instantly if it's the perfect day to drop the top! View your live top-down driving score and trigger trip tracking right from your iPhone Home and Lock screens. Professional PDF Maintenance Record: Generate and export a complete, beautifully formatted service history dossier in one tap—ideal for appraisals, collector documentation, and resale. Secure iCloud Backup & Sync: Safeguard your maintenance log, notes, and records with encrypted personal iCloud sync across your Apple devices. Custom Maintenance Intervals: Tailor service mileage and time intervals for every single checkpoint to match your exact driving style (track days, weekend cruiser, or daily driver). COMPLETE PRIVACY Your passion is strictly yours. Your driving and maintenance records belong only to you, stored on your device and inside your private iCloud container. MX-5 Copilot is built for those who truly love their MX-5 and want to enjoy every mile with total peace of mind. (Disclaimer: This application provides recommendations and tracking for informational purposes only. Regular mechanical maintenance and vehicle roadworthiness remain the sole responsibility of the owner.)

Screenshots

NotePlan4 screens
MX4 screens

Verdict

The call

NotePlan and MX are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 MX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NotePlan ships an update monthly, MX every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NotePlan versus MX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotePlanMX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNotePlan LLCJULIEN ALEXANDRE FORTUMEAU

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

MX

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
1 purchases

MX

One-time1
  • Copilot Club - Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is NotePlan free?
NotePlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MX free?
MX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NotePlan or MX have ads?
Neither NotePlan nor MX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NotePlan or MX?
NotePlan ships an update monthly, and MX every 6 weeks. Most recently, NotePlan was updated on November 3, 2026 and MX on October 31, 2026.

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