# Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note vs WeNote

The clearest difference is ads: Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note at none against WeNote's shown. WeNote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (86% vs 64%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and WeNote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note against 4.8 for WeNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note's written reviews are positive against 86% of WeNote's.

Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note ships an update every 5 weeks, WeNote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note | WeNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-planner-calendar-note/id1538243082/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenote-notes-notepad-to-do/id1562256136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 656 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Legal Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629338929) | [Yan Cheng Cheok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562256138) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-planner-calendar-note/id1538243082)

Organize your tasks and schedule with a digital planner that mimics a classic paper notebook. Plan your day, week, or year with ease, track habits, and manage to-do lists. It offers a clear overview of your commitments and helps you achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** Digital pocket planner with weekly view, Integrated notebook, scheduler, and calendar, Habit tracker and to-do list functionality, Page-flipping interface like a paper notebook, Customizable background designs and fonts, Voice input and Apple Pencil support, iCloud backup and restore

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM 1 year | $11.99 | per year |
| Holiday designs (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Textures (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3D Shapes (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Art Lines (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gradients (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Planner PRO (lifetime) | $6.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM for PRO (lifetime) | $11.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM (lifetime) | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📆 Provides a clear weekly view
- 💻 Works well across devices
- 🎨 Customizable design options
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscriptions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lacks search functionality
- 🔔 No reminder or notification features
- 🗓️ Limited calendar integration
- ✏️ No handwriting support
- 🔒 Sync issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Data loss or sync problems
- Inconsistent behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Recurring events and tasks
- Checklists and task management
- Monthly/yearly view options
- Sync with external calendars
- Reminder/notification system


### WeNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenote-notes-notepad-to-do/id1562256136)

This app helps you organize your life with a simple yet powerful note-taking system. Create colorful notes, to-do lists, and shopping lists, and set reminders. It offers robust security features and works offline.

**Highlights:** Create color notes and to-do lists, Organize memos with labels and colors, Attach photos and voice recordings, Set customizable reminders, Secure notes with PIN, pattern, or fingerprint, Offline functionality, Export notes to PDF

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free | $2.99 | per month |
| WeNote Premium Monthly Deal | $2.99 | per month |
| WeNote Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| WeNote Premium Yearly Deal | $24.99 | per year |
| WeNote Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| WeNote Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Sticky note | $7.99 | one-time |
| Label | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cloud sync | $14.99 | one-time |
| Combo | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Loved the app
- 👍 Easy to use and organize
- 🎨 Customizable colors and layouts
- 📆 Helpful calendar and reminders
- 🔒 Ability to lock notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid features like dark mode and iCloud sync
- ⚠️ Occasional sync issues between devices
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated prompts for reviews
- Checklist items not updating properly
- Reminders not always triggering

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve calendar integration to show note details
- Provide more font and formatting options
- Allow sharing and collaboration on notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note free?

Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WeNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note or WeNote?

WeNote is rated higher. Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while WeNote averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note or WeNote have ads?

WeNote shows ads; Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note or WeNote?

Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note ships an update every 5 weeks, and WeNote every 3 days. Most recently, Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note was updated on November 7, 2026 and WeNote on November 11, 2026.

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