# Novaplan vs Bullet

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bullet at free with in-app purchases against Novaplan's subscription. Bullet also leads on ratings volume (322 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Novaplan's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Novaplan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Bullet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Novaplan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bullet has 322 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Novaplan's written reviews are positive against 86% of Bullet's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Novaplan ships an update every 2 weeks, Bullet weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Novaplan | Bullet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novaplan-project-planner/id1513040157/reviews)** | [4.7 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-habit-tracker-journal/id1537777571/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **322** |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 7 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joel Brecker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466722019) | [Mui Studio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1319891160) |

## What reviewers say

### Novaplan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novaplan-project-planner/id1513040157)

This digital planner offers a flexible and creative way to organize your life on-the-go. Create custom journals, track habits, and build calendars with drawing and photo integration. A subscription unlocks all features and templates.

**Highlights:** Digital bullet journaling, Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly organization, Customizable cover pages, Typed notes and bullet paper for drawings, Photo integration with shapes, Community-curated page templates, Color themes and paper options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Bullet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-habit-tracker-journal/id1537777571)

Capture tasks, notes, events, and habits in one unified timeline. This app streamlines your thoughts and plans with a minimalist design, making it ideal for quick capture and organization without the clutter of multiple tools.

**Highlights:** Unified timeline for all entries, Rapid logging for quick capture, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly logs, Collections and tagging for organization, ADHD-friendly minimalist design, Offline functionality, Cross-device sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, simple, and intuitive design
- 🚀 Efficient and minimalist approach
- 💡 Integrates well with the Bullet Journal method
- 🔍 Helpful for organizing tasks, events, and notes
- 📆 Flexible scheduling (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Lack of advanced filtering and sorting options
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to use
- 💰 Subscription model may be too expensive for some
- 🌐 Limited language support (mostly English)

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not always showing the correct day's tasks
- Inconsistent behavior when marking tasks as complete

**Requested features**

- Sync with native calendar app
- Option to start the week on Sunday
- Ability to export data (e.g., CSV, PDF)
- Support for handwriting/sketching
- Multiple journal/notebook support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Novaplan free?

Novaplan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bullet free?

Bullet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Novaplan or Bullet?

Novaplan is rated higher. Novaplan averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bullet averages 4.7 from 322 ratings.

### Do Novaplan or Bullet have ads?

Neither Novaplan nor Bullet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Novaplan or Bullet?

Novaplan ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bullet weekly. Most recently, Novaplan was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bullet on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*