# WeeklyNote vs Planbook

The clearest difference is rating: Planbook at 5.0 against WeeklyNote's 4.8. Planbook also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). WeeklyNote's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeeklyNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Planbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Planbook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

WeeklyNote ships an update every 3 weeks, Planbook weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeeklyNote | Planbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weeklynote-fast-daily-note/id1661527708/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbook-plans-tasks-notes/id6737596725/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 29 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Quanduan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483142209) | [筱彤 余](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622372136) |

## What reviewers say

### WeeklyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weeklynote-fast-daily-note/id1661527708)

This app offers a streamlined way to quickly log daily notes, plans, and summaries. It features a unique weekly view for at-a-glance organization and allows for easy PDF export of weekly reports. Designed for simplicity and speed, it focuses on efficient recording without unnecessary clutter.

**Highlights:** Quick daily note logging, Weekly calendar view, Automatic PDF weekly reports, Simple, uncluttered interface, Photo insertion (affects efficiency), One-screen recording

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeeklyNote Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| WeeklyNote Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| WeeklyNote Flash Sale | $6.49 | one-time |
| WeeklyNote Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


### Planbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbook-plans-tasks-notes/id6737596725)

Organize your daily life by consolidating tasks, notes, and journal entries into a single, intuitive workspace. Prioritize effectively, capture ideas instantly, and build habits with recurring tasks for a more structured and productive routine.

**Highlights:** Eisenhower Matrix prioritization, Instant idea capture in Inbox, Recurring tasks for habit building, Nested tags for organization, Subtasks for breaking down goals, Notes linked to tasks, Daily journal entries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeeklyNote free?

WeeklyNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Planbook free?

Planbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WeeklyNote or Planbook?

Planbook is rated higher. WeeklyNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Planbook averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do WeeklyNote or Planbook have ads?

Neither WeeklyNote nor Planbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeeklyNote or Planbook?

WeeklyNote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Planbook weekly. Most recently, WeeklyNote was updated on September 12, 2026 and Planbook on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*