Ellie vs PolyPlan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ellie
This app helps you organize your thoughts and create a realistic daily schedule. It allows you to capture tasks, time-block them on a calendar, and integrate with your existing calendars. Focus tools and project organization features are also included.
- Brain dump for task capture
- Time-blocked calendar
- Apple and Google Calendar integration
- Stopwatch and Pomodoro timers
- Project organization with labels and subtasks
- Web and mobile synchronization
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Clear your head. Plan what fits. Get it done. Ellie turns an open-ended brain dump into a realistic plan for your day: • Capture tasks quickly in Brain Dump • Drag tasks into a time-blocked calendar • See Apple Calendar and Google Calendar events alongside your tasks • Stay focused with Stopwatch and Pomodoro timers • Organize projects with labels, subtasks, recurring tasks, priorities, and more • Plan on the go, then pick up where you left off on the web The free version of Ellie includes unlimited tasks. Upgrade to Ellie Pro for $9.99/month, $99.99/year, or a one-time $299.99 purchase to unlock additional Pro features including labels, recurring tasks, subtasks, and more. If you previously purchased Ellie Pro, use Restore Purchases in the app to restore access. Prices shown are for customers in the United States and may vary with your App Store account settings. In-app purchases and subscriptions cannot be shared using Family Sharing. Ellie Terms of Service - https://ellieplanner.com/legal/terms-of-service Ellie Privacy Policy - https://ellieplanner.com/legal/privacy
PolyPlan
Consolidate all your tasks and events into a single, unified timeline. Connect popular calendar and to-do list apps to streamline daily planning and build consistent routines. Automate organization and track progress with real-time updates.
- Unified task and event timeline
- Connects multiple calendar/to-do apps
- Day templates for routines
- Automated organization
- Real-time Live Activities tracking
- Cross-platform sync
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PolyPlan unifies your tasks and events into a single, intuitive timeline—perfect for daily planning, time management, and building routines. Say goodbye to juggling multiple apps: connect Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Apple Reminders, TickTick, Things 3, Todoist, Microsoft To Do, and Outlook to manage everything in one place. ## Why Users Love PolyPlan - Streamlined Time Management Combine tasks and events from all your apps so you can focus on planning, not switching. - Day Templates for Routines Apply custom day templates to create structured, repeatable schedules in seconds. - Hands-Off Organization Automations help you move completed tasks and apply templates, so you never miss a beat. - Real-Time Tracking Live Activities let you see active tasks and events without opening the app—perfect for busy days. - Cross-Platform Sync Keep your schedule up to date on desktop, mobile, and wearables. ## Contact & Support Website: polyplan.app Twitter: @PolyPlanApp Email: contact@polyplan.app Feedback & Support: feedback.polyplan.app ## Legal Information By downloading and using PolyPlan, you agree to our Privacy Policy (polyplan.app/privacy-policy) and Terms of Service (polyplan.app/terms). Premium features require a subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple App Store account upon purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple App Store account settings.
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Verdict
Ellie and PolyPlan both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Ellie's written reviews are positive against 46% of PolyPlan's. Ellie also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). PolyPlan's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Ellie sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PolyPlan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 — 4.6 for Ellie against 4.5 for PolyPlan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 106 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Ellie's written reviews are positive against 46% of PolyPlan's.
Ellie ships an update every 4 days, PolyPlan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ellie | PolyPlan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (61 ratings) — better | 4.5 (106 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 45.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 61 | 106 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AloaLabs, LLC | Unstatic Ltd Co |
Customer experience
Ellie
PolyPlan
User reviews
Ellie
From 61 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Time boxing feature is rare and appreciated
- ✅ Gratifying check done feature
- ✨ Flexible task movement
- 🚀 Fast and responsive developer
Room to improve
- 🐛 Tasks disappear when scheduling from Brain Dump
- 🐛 Bugs with editing and moving recurring tasks
- 🐛 Difficulty rearranging tasks (bounce back)
- 🐛 Major problems with the app
- 🐛 Add task button not working
PolyPlan
From 106 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and well-thought-out interface
- 💡 Great for day tracking and to-do functionality
- 🚀 Simplifies life and planning
- ✨ Pulls in Google Calendar and Todoist tasks
- ⏱️ Templates are time-savers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bug-ridden and crashing frequently
- 🔋 Significantly reduces battery life
- ❌ Integrations are not working properly
- 💸 Too expensive with subscription model
- ❓ Confusing to set up and use
Bugs and requests
Ellie
Reported bugs
7 issues- Tasks disappear when scheduling from Brain Dump
- Editing and moving recurring tasks have bugs
- Rearranging tasks causes them to bounce back
- Add task button not working
- Recurring tasks show multiple times on Google Calendar
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- Calendar syncing not requesting access
- iPad split screen, portrait orientation, window resizing missing
Requested features
9 requests- General note-taking area outside of Brain Dump
- Easier way to add new time slots (e.g., holding on day time box)
- Unfinished tasks/Brain Dump to go back to Brain Dump or a priority folder
- Habit tracker
- Custom repeat periods
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- Ability to increase font size
- Split screen on iPad
- Portrait orientation on iPad
- Ability to resize window on iPad
PolyPlan
Reported bugs
15 issues- Subscription reactivation issues after reinstalling
- App crashes when selecting time for events
- Day templates are buggy (cannot delete, duplicate, or save)
- Android phone input and conversion issues
- Tasks not syncing correctly from Google Calendar
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- Web version bug: pressing a day shows the previous day
- Recurring task setup issues
- Template crashes and duplicates
- Duplicate tasks appearing daily
- iPhone calendar appearing/disappearing
- Microsoft To Do endless syncing
- Google calendar and data pulling incorrectly
- Check-off feature causes duplicate completions
- App crashes upon syncing Apple Calendar and Reminders
- Issues with creating and editing template day plans
Requested features
8 requests- Ability to group tasks into folders
- Dark mode option
- PC version for month view
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Improved guidance for new users
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- Better integration with Apple Watch and other Apple products
- Ability to sync with Habitify
- More flexible customization options
In-app purchases
Ellie
- Ellie Pro (Monthly, 50% off)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Ellie Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Ellie Pro (Annual, 50% off)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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- Ellie Pro (Annual Plan)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Ellie Pro - Lifetime$299.99
PolyPlan
- Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
