Comparison

Plain Org vs Amplify Bloomington

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

Head to head
About

Plain Org

Manage your org mode tasks and notes on the go. This app offers a rich editing experience with support for various markup features, filtering, and cloud syncing. It allows for outline-style editing, task management, and customization of display modes.

Highlights
  • Rendered org markup
  • Filter by keyword, tag, priority
  • Cloud file syncing
  • Outline-style editing
  • Interactive checkboxes
  • Light/dark mode
Features
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View and edit your org mode tasks while on the go. Org is a wonderfully rich markup language, so **please check** if your favorite feature is supported below (or check https://plainorg.com/#faq): - Beautifully rendered org markup. - Filter by keyword, tag, and priority. - High fidelity org roundtripping. - Sync your org files using your favorite cloud provider. - Control your display between regular and compact mode. - Toggle visibility for scheduling, tags, and stars. - Toggle recurring tasks. - Log state transitions. - Optimize wrapping using paragraph fill. - Regroup your tasks so active ones bubble up. - Create new files. - Outline-style editing with toolbar - Keywords - Indent - Priority - Tags - Formatting: bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, verbatim, and code. - Open files via the iOS Files app using its "Share" menu. - Add links from Safari via share extension. - Add new tasks via Spotlight. - Reorder headings via drag/drop. - Checkboxes - Interactive toggling. - Quickly reset multiple checkboxes. - Open local links (including id links). - Render latex src blocks (experimental). - Render LOGBOOK. - Show inline images. - Show property drawers. - File-local keywords and visibility. - Filter open/closed tasks. - Edit raw text. - Light/dark mode. - Open either .org or .txt files. - Quickly switch between open file and recently open (tap on title). NOTE: Cloud syncing support varies across providers. Please check for compatibility https://plainorg.com/#cloud-providers

About

Amplify Bloomington

Features
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Amplify Bloomington is an app for members to manage their workspace and membership experience. Use the app to: - Book meeting rooms and other spaces - View and manage upcoming bookings - Check membership details and account information - Connect with the member directory and community - Receive important announcements and notifications - Access is available to approved members and users with an account.

Screenshots

Plain Org4 screens
Amplify Bloomington4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Amplify Bloomington at Free against Plain Org's $14.99. Amplify Bloomington also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Plain Org's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On ads 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

Amplify Bloomington is free to download; Plain Org costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plain Org ships an update every 2 months, Amplify Bloomington weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Plain Org versus Amplify Bloomington: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain OrgAmplify Bloomington
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (156 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings156 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXenodium Ltd.Dimension Mill, INC

Bugs and requests

Plain Org

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Text disappears when closing keyboard without saving
  • Copy and paste doesn't work reliably
  • Pasting from external sources fails
  • Roam links fail to resolve
  • 'What's New' dialog won't close when opening files via shortcuts
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  • Sync hiccups requiring app restart
  • File editing impossible on recent iOS versions
  • Keyboard features missing in raw text editing mode
  • Headings always start collapsed
  • App automatically adds logbook entries to todos
  • App auto-inserts 'Plain Org' text in new files

Requested features

17 requests
  • Widget support for home screen
  • Agenda view across multiple files
  • Apple Watch support
  • Tag filtering and display
  • Schedule/deadline date picker button
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  • Clock-in/clock-out time tracking
  • Template system for new files
  • Keyboard shortcuts for iPad
  • Refile functionality
  • Todo state support
  • Color support for text and headers
  • Dropbox sync integration
  • Animations when opening subheadings
  • Settings screen (instead of context menus)
  • Fullscreen mode for iPhone
  • Table formulas and calculations
  • Attached files viewer

Amplify Bloomington

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Plain Org

No in-app purchases

None

Amplify Bloomington

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plain Org free?
Plain Org costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Amplify Bloomington free?
Amplify Bloomington is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plain Org or Amplify Bloomington have ads?
Neither Plain Org nor Amplify Bloomington shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plain Org or Amplify Bloomington?
Plain Org ships an update every 2 months, and Amplify Bloomington weekly. Most recently, Plain Org was updated on October 13, 2026 and Amplify Bloomington on October 6, 2026.

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