Comparison

IceVault vs Plander

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

Head to head
About

IceVault

Features
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Design your own private database. A database for everything you’d never put in the cloud. IceVault is an encrypted, local-only database that lets you design the structure yourself. Create databases for bank accounts, reading logs, business cards, warranties, Wi-Fi and more. Define fields in a “template” — text, dates, money, photos, ratings, choices and more — and it becomes your form and data structure. Pin a template to a folder for a purpose-built workspace BUILD YOUR OWN STRUCTURE * 60+ field types: text, number, date, duration, measurement, auto number, checklist, contact card, signature, recovery codes, money, rating, weather, photo, video, audio, barcode, choices, address, email, phone, URL, social handles, links, files, formulas and more * 12 field attributes: required, encrypted, searchable, auto-tag, show in list, unique, Markdown, per-item currency and more * Layout presets: cards, timelines, spec sheets, photo galleries and spreadsheet grid. Preview with sample values while you edit; choose how spec-sheet fields look * Formula fields calculate on-device from number and money fields, such as quantity × unit price, and can even use a value from a linked item * Link items and see incoming links under “Referenced By” * Draft templates with AI, on-device with Apple Intelligence * Edit templates any time — existing records update to match KEEP THINGS SAFE * Master password with Face ID / Touch ID unlock * Per-field AES-GCM encryption for passwords, PINs, card numbers and more * Videos and audio are encrypted too, and play without leaving an unencrypted copy * Keys are derived from your master password and never stored * iOS Data Protection on every database PUT THINGS IN * Camera capture and document scanning * Attach files up to 50 MB and preview them in place * Keep a short video (3 min) or audio (30 min) with an item * QR code and barcode scanning, live or from a photo. Show saved barcodes full screen at checkout * TOTP two-factor codes from otpauth:// links * CSV import that builds a template from the header row * On-device writing assistance with Apple Intelligence — your text never leaves the device FIND IT AGAIN * Full-text search across every folder * Manual and automatic tags; filters that combine keywords and choices USE YOUR DATA * Save links, text, photos, files and Apple Maps places from the share sheet into an inbox, then file them later * Open or lock IceVault, or send to the inbox, from Control Center and Shortcuts — what you stored is never shown * Get on-device reminders before renewals or expiries, or an alert when you arrive at a saved place — your location never leaves the device * Sum, average and count spreadsheet rows; chart columns as bars, lines, areas, points or a donut HAND IT OVER * Each folder is a single document, images included * Encrypted .icevaultarchive files for full backups * Share a folder with family, friends or groups using a one-time password * Distribute a folder to many people: read-only for them, not counted toward their free limit of 3 folders, and you can send updates * Share templates alone, without your data * Export spreadsheets to CSV and Markdown notes to PDF PRIVATE BY DESIGN * No account, sign-up or email address * No cloud. IceVault makes no network connections * No ads, analytics or tracking SDKs. No usage data is collected IMPORTANT If you forget your master password, encrypted fields cannot be recovered — not by anyone, including the developer. FREE, WITH A ONE-TIME PRO UNLOCK Every feature is free: all field types, encryption, search, writing assistance, import and export. The free version supports up to 3 folders; a one-time purchase of IceVault Pro removes that limit. No subscription. No account. COMES WITH 27 TEMPLATES Bank Account, Credit Card, Insurance Policy, Online Account, Wi-Fi, Business Card, Book, Film, Wine, Whisky, Vehicle, Purchase & Warranty, Trip Booking and more. Use them as-is, customize them, or start from scratch.

About

Plander

A minimalist task management application designed for simplicity. Quickly add and organize tasks with intuitive gestures, view your schedule in a timeline, and receive timely reminders. Customize tasks with colors and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Intuitive task management
  • Color customization
  • Timeline schedule view
  • Push notifications
  • iCloud sync
  • Holiday calendar integration
Features
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Plander is a task management app built for simplicity and minimal design. Add a task with a double-tap and swipe it away—just like moving sticky notes with your fingertips. Quickly view and organize your tasks for today and tomorrow at a glance :) ■ Key Features ∙ Color Customization: Assign custom tag colors by project or category ∙ Schedule Blocks: Display your day or multiple days in an intuitive timeline ∙ Push Notifications: Receive timely reminders so you never miss an important task ∙ iCloud Sync: Keep your schedule up to date across all your devices in real time ∙ Holiday Calendar: Integrate public holiday calendars in real time ■ Contact & Feedback ∙ plander.cs@gmail.com

Screenshots

IceVault4 screens
Plander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IceVault at none against Plander's shown. IceVault also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). Plander's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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. IceVault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Plander sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IceVault ships an update every 3 days, Plander every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
IceVault versus Plander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIceVaultPlander
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKouichi AbeCHOI HYEONG SEOK

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IceVault

One-time1
  • IceVault Pro$24.99
1 purchases

Plander

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is IceVault free?
IceVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plander free?
Plander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IceVault or Plander have ads?
Plander shows ads; IceVault does not.
Which is updated more often, IceVault or Plander?
IceVault ships an update every 3 days, and Plander every 9 days. Most recently, IceVault was updated on November 3, 2026 and Plander on November 4, 2026.

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