NIRLab vs North Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NIRLab
Instantly identify substances using near-infrared spectra. This app is part of a comprehensive data management system for field-based analysis. A compatible infrared spectrometer is necessary for data acquisition.
- Instant substance identification
- Near-infrared spectra analysis
- Field data acquisition
- Complete data management ecosystem
- Quality monitoring
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The NIRLab app instantly identifies substances on the field with their near infrared spectra. The application is part of a complete data management ecosystem covering from data acquisition to quality monitoring. A MircoNIR infrared spectrometer is required to acquire new spectra.
North Planner
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North Planner helps you organize your week and focus on what matters. Build a library of reusable tasks, turn them into plans, visualize your week and stay consistent with smart reminders. FEATURES • Library Create reusable tasks and organize them by category. • Planning Schedule tasks for specific dates or recurring weekly plans. • Weekly View See your entire week in one place and keep track of upcoming work. • Priorities Mark tasks as Normal, Important or Urgent. • Reminders Receive notifications and daily summaries to stay on track. • Insights Review your progress and improve your planning habits over time. North Planner was designed for people who want a simple and focused way to plan their week without unnecessary complexity. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gcamon.com/north-planner-privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NIRLab at none against North Planner's 1. NIRLab also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. North Planner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. NIRLab asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NIRLab | North Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NIRLAB Forensics Sarl | Gabriel Campos Monteiro |
In-app purchases
NIRLab
No in-app purchases
North Planner
- North Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
