Comparison

Ellie vs Ember

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

Head to head
About

Ellie

Organize your thoughts and schedule your day with this planning tool. It helps you capture tasks, time-block your calendar, and integrate with existing event calendars. Utilize built-in timers and project organization features to boost productivity.

Highlights
  • Brain dump for task capture
  • Time-blocked calendar scheduling
  • Integration with Apple and Google Calendar
  • Stopwatch and Pomodoro timers
  • Project organization with labels and subtasks
  • Cross-platform web access
Features
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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

About

Ember

Features
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Staring at a blank page trying to write your next viral script? Ember is the AI script writer built for UGC and content creators who need to write lots of scripts, fast, without losing quality. Save the reels and TikToks that inspire you, and Ember turns them into hooks, scripts, and content ideas for your own videos — in your voice. WRITE SCRIPTS THAT PERFORM • Generate UGC video scripts from a reference reel, a product brief, or an audio note • Get hooks, CTAs, and talking points built for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts • Remix a proven format into fresh script variations • Content insights: see why a video worked before you borrow its structure SAVE INSPIRATION FROM ANYWHERE • Save reels, TikToks, videos, articles, and audio notes in one place • Organize by client, niche, or campaign with creative boards • Collaborate with editors, clients, or other creators DELIVER FOR BRANDS • Content studio for scriptwriting and repurposing • AI image and video generation for b-roll and concepts • Shareable links to send boards and scripts to brand clients Whether you landed your first UGC deal or you're posting daily to grow, Ember takes you from idea to finished script in minutes. Download Ember and write your next viral video today. More about Ember: Privacy Policy: https://www.emberapp.co/privacy Term of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ellie4 screens
Ember4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ellie at every 4 days against Ember's fortnightly. Ember's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ellie sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ember sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ellie ships an update every 4 days, Ember fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ellie versus Ember: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEllieEmber
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1816.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB87 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAloaLabs, LLCFranck Sany Kong

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

Ember

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Ellie

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time1
  • Ellie Pro - Lifetime$299.99
2 purchases

Ember

Subscriptions2
  • Ember Plus Montly$8.991 Month
  • Ember Plus Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Ellie free?
Ellie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ellie or Ember have ads?
Neither Ellie nor Ember shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ellie or Ember?
Ellie ships an update every 4 days, and Ember fortnightly. Most recently, Ellie was updated on November 7, 2026 and Ember on October 30, 2026.

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