Comparison

NotePlan vs Jet Desk

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

Jet Desk

Features
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Jet Desk is the ultimate mobile companion for customer support teams, ticketing agents and administrators. Keep your customer support operation running smoothly from anywhere in the world. Whether you need to quickly resolve a high-priority ticket, collaborate internally with your team or switch between client organizations, Jet Desk brings full helpdesk power right to your pocket. Key Features: ● Real-time Ticket Management: Track, update and resolve customer tickets on the go. Easily change status (Open, Pending, Resolved, Closed), update priority (Low to Urgent), and reassign tickets to teammates instantly. ● Internal Team Collaboration: Resolve complex support queries faster. Post confidential internal notes, upload file attachments (PDF, DOC, images up to 10MB), and tag team members using @mentions directly within the ticket timeline. ● Instant Push Notifications: Stay connected and never miss a beat. Receive instant notifications for new tickets, customer responses, internal mentions, or important system announcements. ● Customer Insights & Context: Make informed decisions. View detailed customer profiles, past ticket history, and key metrics like resolution rates and active counts directly from the ticket view. ● Multi-Organization Switcher: Manage multiple customer service spaces effortlessly. Jet Desk lets you switch between different organization accounts seamlessly without logging out. ● Enterprise-Grade Security: Protect your customers' data. Enjoy secure sign-in with Google or Email/Password, and keep your account safe with robust Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). ● Localized Experience: Jet Desk fully supports English and German languages, respecting your system settings for a native local experience. Empower your support team and keep your customers happy. Download Jet Desk today!

Screenshots

NotePlan4 screens
Jet Desk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jet Desk at none against NotePlan's 10. Jet Desk also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Jet Desk asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NotePlan ships an update monthly, Jet Desk every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NotePlan versus Jet Desk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotePlanJet Desk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNotePlan LLCJetBoosters LDA

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

Jet Desk

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

Jet Desk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NotePlan free?
NotePlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jet Desk free?
Jet Desk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NotePlan or Jet Desk have ads?
Neither NotePlan nor Jet Desk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NotePlan or Jet Desk?
NotePlan ships an update monthly, and Jet Desk every 5 days. Most recently, NotePlan was updated on October 20, 2026 and Jet Desk on October 16, 2026.

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