Evernote vs CogniPlan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Evernote
Capture ideas, organize notes, and manage tasks across all your devices. This app helps you tame distractions and accomplish more by bringing your to-dos, schedule, and important information together in one searchable place.
- Capture ideas as searchable notes
- Create to-do lists with reminders
- Organize with notebooks and tags
- Scan and digitize paper documents
- Sync across all devices
- Integrate with Google Calendar
- Web clipping for articles
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Evernote is your second brain — the place to keep everything that matters and find it again the moment you need it. "…an invaluable tool for organizing a messy digital life." — The New York Times Capture a thought, a to-do, a photo, or a whole project, then let Evernote help you organize it, make sense of it, transcribe a meeting or tidy up a rough draft, and bring it back exactly when it counts. From the first spark of an idea to the finished plan, it all lives in one calm, searchable place — at work, at home, and everywhere in between. CAPTURE ANYTHING Jot a quick note, build a checklist, save a photo, an email or a PDF, or clip an article from the web before it disappears. Type it out, write by hand, snap a picture, or record a voice memo — whatever's fastest in the moment. Your ideas land in one place, ready when you are, so nothing gets lost on a sticky note or buried in your inbox. STAY ORGANIZED, EFFORTLESSLY Sort notes into notebooks and add tags, or just start writing and let structure follow. Group related notes together, pin the ones you reach for most, and keep work, school, and life neatly apart — without spending your day tidying up. Evernote keeps things in order so you can stay focused on the thinking. FIND WHAT YOU NEED, FAST Search across everything you've saved — including the text inside your images and PDFs. Ask in plain language and Semantic Search surfaces the right note, even when you can't remember the exact words or where you put it. The more you save, the more useful it becomes. MEET YOUR AI ASSISTANT Your AI Assistant clears away the busywork so you can stay in the thinking, working quietly alongside you. Record a conversation and Evernote AI transcribes and summarizes it for you; AI Transcription turns audio, images, and video into text; and AI Edit cleans up a rough draft, shortens it, or changes the tone while keeping it in your own voice. PLAN YOUR DAY Add due dates, reminders, and to-dos right inside your notes, so the next step is always clear and nothing slips through the cracks. Check things off as you go and keep momentum without switching apps. WORK EVERYWHERE Your notes sync automatically across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, and the web — start on one device and pick up right where you left off on another. Evernote works offline too, so you're never locked out of your own ideas, even when you're far from a signal. FOR WORK, SCHOOL, AND LIFE - Plan projects, prep meetings, and keep every detail in one place. - Take lecture notes, organize research, and study smarter for exams. - Save recipes, plan trips, track goals, and remember the little things that matter. - Keep a journal, draft your next big idea, and capture inspiration whenever it strikes. "Its magic lies in its flexibility." — PCMag However you think, and whatever you're working on, Evernote helps you remember everything and get it done. Capture today's idea — and find it the moment you need it.
CogniPlan
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CogniPlan is an all-in-one productivity workspace for planning your day, organizing tasks, tracking projects, writing notes, building habits, and reviewing progress. Designed for people who want one calm place to capture work and turn it into a realistic plan, CogniPlan combines daily planning, focus tools, calendar-aware scheduling, reminders, statistics, and optional AI-powered suggestions. Key features: - Plan your day with focus tasks, workload cues, and a daily briefing - Capture tasks quickly with text or voice input - Organize tasks by project, priority, due date, and status - Write and manage notes with attachments and protected-note support - Track habits, goals, time, and productivity trends - Review your week with summaries and improvement ideas - Optionally sync tasks with your device calendar - Use reminders, location reminders, and focus mode to stay on track - Work locally without signing in, or sign in to enable sync features CogniPlan is built for thoughtful productivity: fewer scattered tools, more clarity about what matters today. Some AI, voice transcription, email, and sync features require supported online services and may depend on your configuration or account connection. Core task, note, project, habit, and planning features are available for local use. Privacy Policy: https://cogniplan.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Evernote at #26 against CogniPlan's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Evernote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $13.95 per month and CogniPlan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Evernote ships an update weekly, CogniPlan every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Evernote | CogniPlan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (78K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 78K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #26 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 331 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evernote Corporation | Byungkwon Jeon |
Bugs and requests
Evernote
Reported bugs
5 issues- Notes not saving properly
- Sync issues between devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Search functionality not working as expected
- Inability to access notes after subscription changes
Requested features
5 requests- Improved mobile app performance and stability
- Enhanced security features like encryption and two-factor authentication
- More flexible and affordable subscription options
- Better customer support and communication
- Expanded formatting and customization options
CogniPlan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Evernote
- Evernote Plus$13.951 Month
- Evernote Plus2 variants$15.001 Month
- Evernote Premium2 variants$17.491 Month
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- Evernote Personal$17.491 Month
- Evernote Personal7 Days trial$17.491 Month
- Monthly Personal Plan7 Days trial$17.491 Month
- Evernote Personal Monthly$17.491 Month
- Evernote Personal Monthly$22.001 Month
- Evernote Premium$169.001 Year
CogniPlan
- CogniPlan Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- CogniPlan Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year









