Simple Checklists vs PLANBELLA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Checklists
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A simple application for managing several checklists. Enables checking/unchecking items and marking them as fixed to be used again in the future. Very simple & easy to use.
PLANBELLA
This app combines a stylish calendar with a to-do list and note-taking features. Organize events, tasks, and thoughts in an elegant, minimalist interface. Enjoy a clutter-free planning experience with customizable color-coding and reminders.
- Elegant minimalist design
- Event and task management
- Daily notes and reminders
- External calendar synchronization
- Color-coded entries
- Repeating entries
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The PLANBELLA Planner App is a modern minimalist calendar app. It offers more than your average calendar app. PLANBELLA is like a digital bullet journal where you can organize events, tasks, and notes. Thanks to its stylish layout, your agenda always looks appealing and never cluttered. Planning is finally fun again! Say goodbye to overwhelming, cluttered calendar apps. Instead, look forward to structuring your day and checking off your to-dos every day. Here's what PLANBELLA offers: - Aesthetic Design: Enjoy an elegant minimalist layout. - Event Manager: Never miss important appointments, meetings or birthdays again. - ToDo Lists: Schedule tasks and enjoy checking them off. - Daily Notes: Capture your thoughts, ideas and memories. - Synchronization: Integrate external calendars, such as your partner's calendar or work calendar. - Notifications: Set reminders for things that are important to you. - Beautiful Pastel Colors: Highlight and color-code your calendar entries. - Recurrence Options: Save time with repeating entries. - No Subscription, No Registration: One-time payment, unlimited use! No mandatory sign-up. Widgets: In PLANBELLA, you also have the option to buy widgets as in-app purchases. Widgets are a fantastic addition to your home screen, providing quick access to essential functions. By buying these widgets, you actively support the ongoing development of the app. Every widget purchase goes directly into improving and enhancing PLANBELLA, so we can continue to provide useful features and updates for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Simple Checklists at $0.99 against PLANBELLA's $8.99. Simple Checklists also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). PLANBELLA's advantage is chart position (#86 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads 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
Simple Checklists costs $0.99 and PLANBELLA $8.99 up front. PLANBELLA sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Checklists asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Checklists ships an update monthly, PLANBELLA every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Checklists | PLANBELLA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $8.99 |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (799 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 64.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 799 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #86 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simpler Software | Netzinkubator Software GmbH |
Bugs and requests
Simple Checklists
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
PLANBELLA
Reported bugs
3 issues- Calendar events shifting to incorrect dates
- Widgets not updating or functioning properly
- Journal feature not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Habit tracking and daily routine management
- Ability to sync across multiple devices
- More color palette options for highlighting
- Separate undated note-taking section
- Automatic task rollover to next day if not completed
In-app purchases
Simple Checklists
No in-app purchases
PLANBELLA
- Day&Date small widget$0.99
- Clock small widget$0.99
- Up Next medium widget$0.99
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- Control panel medium widget$0.99
- Line Art small Widget$0.99
- Overdue Tasks medium Widget$0.99
- Productivity Ring small Widget$0.99
- To-Do List medium Widget$0.99
- To-Do List large Widget$0.99
- Up Next Large Widget$1.09









