Comparison

Planner for AC vs Archivist Browser

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

Head to head
About

Planner for AC

Manage your daily tasks, track in-game events, and organize your collections with this comprehensive companion app. Features include checklists, wishlists, and guides for various in-game items and activities. It offers offline functionality for most features, with multiple profiles and backup options.

Highlights
  • Daily task tracking
  • Event reminders
  • Offline functionality
  • Multiple profiles
  • Wishlists and guides
  • Collection tracking
Features
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Are you tired of missing meetings with villagers, or do you need a place to write down your daily tasks? Then this is the app for you! With it you can keep track of daily tasks, get reminded about events and much more! [Features] - Mostly offline, you only need internet to stream K.K songs - 5 different languages (English, German, Spanish, French and Italian on the way!) - Backups - Visual TPC - Notices - Multiple profiles - Checklist/notes - Startup tips - Wishlists - Crazy Redd Guide - Hybrid Guide - Hair/face Guide - Coffee Guide - Collection (bugs/fish/seafood) - Fossils - Badges - K.K. Corner - Turnip prices - Gyroids - Wardrobe - Public Works Projects - Interior (furniture, wallpaper, flooring) - Misc (stationery, balloons, tools, etc) and much more! If you have any problems, feedback or suggestions, don't hesitate to send an email, poke me on Twitter @CSvenssonApps or contact me on my website! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: Planner for AC: NL is a third party app. The developer of this software is not affiliated with Nintendo Co. Ltd. in any way.

About

Archivist Browser

Stream millions of films, audiobooks, music, and digital texts directly from the Internet Archive. This media player offers enhanced playback, universal TV casting, and organized file management for researchers and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Stream films, audiobooks, music, and texts
  • Universal TV Casting (AirPlay)
  • High-resolution image viewer
  • Optimized audio with background support
  • Topic Chips for content filtering
  • Folder sharing via URL or QR code
  • On-the-fly renaming and text file cleanup
Features
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Archivist Browser: Your Portal to Digital History Archivist Browser is the ultimate media player, transforming your device into a comprehensive portal for streaming content directly from the Internet Archive's vast collections. Built specifically for researchers and enthusiasts of historical media, our app provides the fastest, most reliable way to stream millions of films, audiobooks, music and digital texts. Stop struggling with browser playback. Download Archivist Browser and experience the past, optimised for seamless, modern streaming. What the Critics Say "A really cool piece of software... I've never seen anything like this before... Highly recommend." — WILL SMITH, BRAD AND WILL MADE A TECH POD "A great idea for a very niche utility – my favourite kind these days." — FEDERICO VITICCI, MACSTORIES As featured in Cory Doctorow's Pluralistic blog. Enhanced Media Playback & Visuals Experience history in high definition with a UI designed for modern enthusiasts. Custom Themes: Personalise your experience with the new Alt Indigo Theme, a variation specifically for Dark Mode enthusiasts. Universal TV Casting: Watch films and video on your big screen! Archivist Browser supports AirPlay (on iOS) for instant, seamless video streaming to any compatible TV or streaming device. High-Res Image Viewer: Enjoy smoother navigation and better rendering when viewing high-resolution assets. Improved Subtitles: Expanded support for subtitles across more titles and languages. Optimised Audio: Enjoy full background audio support and media controls right from your lock screen, perfect for listening to historical audiobooks or music collections. Polished UI: Refined thumbnail badges offer better clarity and a more professional look. Discovery & Integration Navigate the Archive’s millions of items with ease. Topic Chips: Quickly filter and find what you want with Topic Chips now appearing on Collections. Uploader Profiles: Explore more from your favourite contributors by clicking an uploader’s name to see their full gallery. Internet Archive (IA) Integration: Seamlessly import your lists directly from your IA account for a seamless transition. Fast Content Discovery: Easily find media by title, keyword or creator, or access curated "Popular Queries" to jump straight into trending collections. File & Folder Management Organise and share your research effortlessly. Folder Sharing: Share your favourite folders with other users via URL or QR code. Smart Store Linking: If a recipient doesn’t have the app installed, shared links will automatically direct them to the store page. On-the-Fly Renaming: Keep your library organised by renaming your folders instantly. Text File Clean Up: Use a dedicated button to instantly tidy up messy OCR text files. Rapid Text Access: Cached text fetching retrieves PDFs and documents rapidly (note: cache is purged on app closure). Privacy & Reliability We prioritise your privacy: No user accounts, no mandatory login and absolutely no personal details are stored. Experience the Archive with total peace of mind.

Screenshots

Planner for AC4 screens
Archivist Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Archivist Browser at Free against Planner for AC's $0.99. Archivist Browser also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 43%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, 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

Archivist Browser is free to download; Planner for AC costs $0.99 up front. Planner for AC sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Archivist Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Planner for AC against 4.9 for Archivist Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archivist Browser has 63 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Planner for AC's written reviews are positive against 88% of Archivist Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planner for AC ships an update every 2 weeks, Archivist Browser every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Planner for AC versus Archivist Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanner for ACArchivist Browser
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.9 (63 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings763 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB79 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCarolin SvenssonRobert Lothian

Customer experience

Planner for AC

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

Archivist Browser

All ratings54 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Planner for AC

One-time3
  • Buy me a cupcake$0.99
  • Buy me a latte$2.99
  • Buy me a meal$11.99
None

Archivist Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Planner for AC free?
Planner for AC costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Archivist Browser free?
Archivist Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Planner for AC or Archivist Browser?
Planner for AC is rated higher. Planner for AC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Archivist Browser averages 4.9 from 63 ratings.
Do Planner for AC or Archivist Browser have ads?
Neither Planner for AC nor Archivist Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Planner for AC or Archivist Browser?
Planner for AC ships an update every 2 weeks, and Archivist Browser every 3 days. Most recently, Planner for AC was updated on October 14, 2026 and Archivist Browser on October 25, 2026.

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