# NovaNote vs PlanPat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlanPat at 100% against NovaNote's 33%. PlanPat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). NovaNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlanPat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NovaNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlanPat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of NovaNote's written reviews are positive against 100% of PlanPat's.

NovaNote ships an update every 9 days, PlanPat every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NovaNote | PlanPat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novanote/id1665634756/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planpat/id6742183326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Salvati](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640705142) | [Shanghai Ice Magpie Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797290263) |

## What reviewers say

### NovaNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novanote/id1665634756)

This app merges your digital life and ideas with advanced rich text formatting, image and PDF attachments, and voice recording. Seamlessly integrate maps and calendars into your notes for effortless organization and task management.

**Highlights:** Rich text formatting, Map integration, Calendar integration, Image and PDF attachments, Voice recording, Color-coded categories, iCloud sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PlanPat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planpat/id6742183326)

Organize life goals with a visually appealing planning app. Features color-coded plans, multi-person collaboration, and an AI assistant for task management. Includes scenario templates and social sharing to inspire progress.

**Highlights:** Color-coded plan management, Multi-person collaboration, AI Agent smart assistant, Scenario plan templates, Social sharing and motivation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NovaNote free?

NovaNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PlanPat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NovaNote or PlanPat?

PlanPat is rated higher. NovaNote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PlanPat averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do NovaNote or PlanPat have ads?

Neither NovaNote nor PlanPat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NovaNote or PlanPat?

NovaNote ships an update every 9 days, and PlanPat every 6 days. Most recently, NovaNote was updated on November 6, 2026 and PlanPat on November 4, 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.*