Comparison

Vertical Planner vs FirstSeed Tasks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vertical Planner

This app combines a calendar with robust to-do list and note-taking features. It offers a unique half-view mode to see schedules alongside other information, mimicking paper planners. Customize your view with color changes and icons for efficient daily organization.

Highlights
  • Vertical calendar view
  • Integrated to-do list
  • Note and diary function
  • Half-view for simultaneous display
  • Customizable background colors and icons
  • Google Calendar sync
  • Image attachment for notes
Features
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・A calendar and organizer application with excellent listability! ・You can also sync with Google Calendar via your iPhone calendar! ・ToDo, memo, diary, picture and more! ・The half organizer functions can be viewed simultaneously with the calendar in half-view. ・The "Professional" plan supports 3 month calendar view on iPad and Mac! After 10 years, the successor to the popular "vertical calendar" app for iPhone is finally here! By making the most of the iPhone's large screen, we have achieved an overwhelming amount of functionality.  You can change the background color and set the icons so you can visually grasp the schedule. In the day view, events are displayed with checkboxes, so you can manage to-dos on a daily basis. Locations and memos are also displayed, and if a location has been registered, a map can be displayed. Vertical Calendar 2 has the daily planner functions that is optimized for the iPhone's vertical screen. In developing this app, we wanted to incorporate as many of the advantages of a paper daily planner as possible. One of the features of a paper daily planner is that you can look at your schedule while simultaneously viewing your notes or checking your to-dos. We developed the half-view function so that you can see this kind of information other than the schedule at the same time. The daily planner function can be displayed in half-view at the bottom of the calendar, allowing you to check your schedule and to-dos at the same time, just like a paper daily planner. The following functions can be realized as daily planner functions. ・The To-Do List feature allows you to manage To-Dos that are not tied to dates. ・The note function allows you to display the note you always want to see along with the calendar. ・The diary function marks the dates you write in your diary, making it easy to keep a diary. In addition, paper daily planner is highly customizable by allowing you to paste necessary information such as bus schedules and extension numbers. “Vertical Calendar 2” is equipped with an image function to realize such high customizability of the organizer. By taking a picture of the information you need and registering the image, you can check the information immediately, allowing you to access the information as quickly as with a paper daily planner. Of course, you can also check your schedule while looking at your family photos by displaying them in half view. Vertical Calendar 2 also works on iPad and M1 Mac, and supports Slide Over on iPad, which is great for quick schedule checking. If you choose the "Standard" plan, you can use iCloud to sync your data across multiple devices. I hope that "Vertical Calendar 2" will be useful in your life. Function introduction 1、Manage your schedule with a vertical calendar  ・Scrollable up and down  ・Drag and drop to move appointments.  ・Schedule management with icons  ・Background color of the day can be changed.  ・Background color of holidays can be changed. 2, 1day display  ・List type display with high visibility  ・Checkboxes are added to the day's schedule so that you can manage the day's to-dos. 3, daily planner function ・You can check your schedule and to-dos at the same time in Half View.  ・The half-view allows you to check your schedule and notes at the same time.  ・Drag and drop Regular appointments into the calendar with the template function.  ・It's easy to keep a diary because you can see at a glance on the calendar the days you kept a diary. ・The image function allows you to register route maps, etc. for use as an appendix to your daily planner.   4, 3 months display ・Professional" plan supports three-month view on iPad and M1 Mac ・The three-month display on the large screen provides an unparalleled overview, so you can check your long-term schedule at a glance. terms of service : https://verticalcalendar2.ever.jp/use/

About

FirstSeed Tasks

Organize and manage your work with a kanban-style task manager. Features include board and timeline views, a built-in timer, and an AI agent for task automation. Syncs across devices and offers team collaboration.

Highlights
  • Kanban board view
  • Timeline task layout
  • Built-in focus timer
  • AI task agent
  • AI-generated subtasks
  • Calendar integration
  • Team project sharing
Features
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FirstSeed Tasks is a kanban-style task manager for planning and finishing real work. Organize tasks on boards, lay them out on a timeline, stay focused with a built-in timer, and let the AI Agent handle routine task management for you. - Board view: Organize tasks into sections and move them with drag and drop - Timeline: See how your tasks fit into your schedule - Timer and Pomodoro timer: Stay focused and track the time you spend - AI Agent: Create, update, and organize tasks just by chatting - AI subtasks: Break big tasks into clear, actionable steps - My Tasks: See what's due across all your projects in one place - Inbox: Capture tasks quickly and sort them out later - Calendar integration: Add tasks to your calendars, including FirstSeed Calendar - Filters: Narrow down tasks by tag, priority, due date, and more - Markdown support in notes - Powerful search with highlighted results - Sync across your devices with iCloud - Share projects with your team - Customizable task cards, multiple themes, widgets, and more Your data is synced and shared through iCloud. Some features require a subscription or a lifetime purchase. About Subscription: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://firstseed.io/terms.html

Screenshots

Vertical Planner4 screens
FirstSeed Tasks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FirstSeed Tasks at none against Vertical Planner's shown. FirstSeed Tasks also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (76% vs 59%). Vertical Planner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Vertical Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and FirstSeed Tasks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FirstSeed Tasks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Vertical Planner's written reviews are positive against 76% of FirstSeed Tasks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vertical Planner ships an update fortnightly, FirstSeed Tasks every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vertical Planner versus FirstSeed Tasks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVertical PlannerFirstSeed Tasks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (16 ratings)4.8 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews76.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better15
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnitacFirstSeed Inc

Customer experience

Vertical Planner

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral10.3%
Negative31.0%

FirstSeed Tasks

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral9.9%
Negative14.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Vertical Planner

Subscriptions3
  • Casual Plan$1.491 Month
  • Standard Plan$2.991 Month
  • Professional Plan$4.491 Month
5 purchases

FirstSeed Tasks

Subscriptions4
  • Personal Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Team Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Personal Yearly1 Month trial$26.991 Year
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  • Team Yearly1 Month trial$95.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Vertical Planner free?
Vertical Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FirstSeed Tasks free?
FirstSeed Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vertical Planner or FirstSeed Tasks?
FirstSeed Tasks is rated higher. Vertical Planner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while FirstSeed Tasks averages 4.8 from 15 ratings.
Do Vertical Planner or FirstSeed Tasks have ads?
Vertical Planner shows ads; FirstSeed Tasks does not.
Which is updated more often, Vertical Planner or FirstSeed Tasks?
Vertical Planner ships an update fortnightly, and FirstSeed Tasks every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vertical Planner was updated on November 11, 2026 and FirstSeed Tasks on November 11, 2026.

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