# Hourly vs Planner for AC

The clearest difference is rating: Planner for AC at 5.0 against Hourly's 4.0. Planner for AC also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Hourly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (72% vs 50%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Hourly costs $0.99 and Planner for AC $0.99 up front. Planner for AC sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Hourly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Planner for AC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hourly has 127 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Hourly's written reviews are positive against 50% of Planner for AC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hourly ships an update every 6 months, Planner for AC every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hourly | Planner for AC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourly/id415727230/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planner-for-ac-nl-pro/id1550651349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **127** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 94 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/415727233) | [Carolin Svensson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499309767) |

## What reviewers say

### Hourly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourly/id415727230)

This app provides customizable hourly chimes and notifications, functioning like a personal wristwatch that alerts you at specific intervals. You can select unique sounds, display custom messages, and choose which times to be notified.

**Highlights:** Customizable hourly chimes, Selectable notification sounds, Display custom messages, Flexible notification scheduling, No ads or tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Simple, straightforward functionality that works as advertised
- ⏰ Effective hourly reminders help users stay on schedule
- 🎵 Multiple sound options including BBC Greenwich Pips
- ⚙️ Customizable time intervals and scheduling
- 🔕 Non-intrusive notifications that don't interfere with calendar

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications when phone is locked
- 🐛 Notifications stop working after silencing phone
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality across iOS updates
- ⌚ Limited Apple Watch integration and functionality
- 🔊 Sounds are too quiet and difficult to hear

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications don't work when phone is locked or in sleep mode
- Notifications stop working after phone is silenced
- App stops working after iOS updates
- Settings fail to sync between iPhone and multiple Apple Watches
- Duplicate notifications firing within 2-3 seconds

**Requested features**

- More diverse sound options (cuckoo chime, gong, church bells, grandfather clock)
- Ability to use system sounds and custom ringtones
- Female voice option and multiple voice varieties (British, Australian accents)
- Volume control for individual notifications
- 24-hour continuous operation option


### Planner for AC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planner-for-ac-nl-pro/id1550651349)

Manage your daily tasks, track in-game events, and organize your collections with this comprehensive companion app. Features include checklists, wishlists, and guides for various in-game items and activities. It offers offline functionality for most features, with multiple profiles and backup options.

**Highlights:** Daily task tracking, Event reminders, Offline functionality, Multiple profiles, Wishlists and guides, Collection tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a cupcake | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a latte | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a meal | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hourly free?

Hourly costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Planner for AC free?

Planner for AC costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hourly or Planner for AC?

Planner for AC is rated higher. Hourly averages 4.0 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Planner for AC averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Hourly or Planner for AC have ads?

Neither Hourly nor Planner for AC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hourly or Planner for AC?

Hourly ships an update every 6 months, and Planner for AC every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hourly was updated on September 21, 2026 and Planner for AC on September 10, 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.*