Comparison

DesignPod vs Infoplane

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

Head to head
About

DesignPod

Features
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FEATURES WE ARE PROUD OF: #Cloud-based - all your data will on AWS so you're not restricted by which device you've got to hand. #Mobile friendly - DesignPod is available on macOS and iOS. You can manage your business anytime anywhere. #Inventory management - view, filter, and export your inventory with one simple click. #Generate documents - generate beautifully formated PDF files, excels, purchase orders, and invoices within 1 minute and share them immediately.

About

Infoplane

This app helps you remember and organize small, important pieces of information. It offers a simple interface for quick retrieval and supports organization through tags, categories, and stacks. Information can be synced privately across your devices via iCloud and accessed through Spotlight and Siri.

Highlights
  • Clear User Interface
  • Tag-based Search
  • Organize using Stacks
  • Filtering by Category
  • Links & Attachments
  • Markdown Support
  • Spotlight Integration
  • Siri Shortcuts
Features
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Infoplane (formerly Infos) remembers everything, so you don't have to. From your partner's social security number to the seasonal settings for your heating, Infoplane stores all the little pieces of information you have been struggling to organize. You can manage up to 10 infos for free -- unlock unlimited infos with your choice of a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time purchase. ALL YOUR INFOS There are a lot of small infos that do not really "fit" anywhere: your kids health insurance policy numbers, the license key for your favorite Mac app, you name it. Infoplane was created to let you store these information pieces in a fast and intuitive way while providing only minimal ways (tags, stacks, categories) to organize them -- keeping things intentionally simple. QUICK INFOS SEARCH Infoplane's super simple user interface is optimized for efficient access to information: the search bar is always on top allowing you to quickly search for text and tags (using a keyboard shortcut on your iPad) -- optionally narrowed down via the categories filter. In addition, Infoplane uses Core Spotlight to index information making it possible to find infos also via Spotlight and Siri. SMART & SIRI-ENABLED Every time you look up an info we let Siri know (of course only if you allow it and Siri is enabled). Over time this will allow Siri to suggest some infos proactively based on the time of day, your current location, or other usage patterns. Additionally we support Siri Shortcuts allowing you to automate your information-based workflows in an easy way. PRIVATELY SYNCED ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Infoplane uses Apple's secure iCloud to sync your infos across all your devices. This ensures a high level of privacy and there is no need for a separate account. Simply switch on "iCloud" in the General preferences view of the app on each device you want to have synced. KEY FEATURES - Clear User Interface. Optimized for quickly retrieving and adding short infos - Tag-based Search. Search smarter by using tags in your info notes - Organize using Stacks. Consolidate related infos into simple stacks - Filtering by Category. Use categories for narrowing search queries and for coloring info cards - Links & Attachments. Enrich your infos optionally with link and file attachments - Markdown. Use Markdown to bring more structure into your short notes - Spotlight Integration. Your infos also show up in the built-in Spotlight search - Siri Shortcuts. Supports Siri Shortcuts for easy automation of repetitive workflows - Keyboard Shortcuts. Work more efficiently on your iPad using keyboard shortcuts - URL Scheme API. Simple URL scheme-based API, e.g., for creating new infos from other apps - Syncing via iCloud. Transparent syncing via Apple's iCloud -- no separate account needed - Privacy by Design. Your infos stay on your devices and on your iCloud account only TERMS OF USE Infoplane uses the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DesignPod3 screens
Infoplane4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DesignPod at none against Infoplane's 3. DesignPod also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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. Infoplane sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DesignPod asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DesignPod ships an update every 3 weeks, Infoplane every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DesignPod versus Infoplane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesignPodInfoplane
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDesign Distribution LLCElemental Tools GmbH

In-app purchases

None

DesignPod

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Infoplane

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Infos7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Infos7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Infos$29.99

Questions

Is DesignPod free?
DesignPod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Infoplane free?
Infoplane is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DesignPod or Infoplane have ads?
Neither DesignPod nor Infoplane shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DesignPod or Infoplane?
DesignPod ships an update every 3 weeks, and Infoplane every 3 months. Most recently, DesignPod was updated on October 7, 2026 and Infoplane on September 29, 2026.

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