# Cookie Tally vs Lil Planner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lil Planner at 95% against Cookie Tally's 46%. Lil Planner also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cookie Tally sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lil Planner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lil Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lil Planner has 4.1K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Cookie Tally's written reviews are positive against 95% of Lil Planner's.

Cookie Tally ships an update every 7 months, Lil Planner every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cookie Tally | Lil Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-tally/id423554878/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-planner-visual-schedule/id6448482826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emmanuel Tsouris](https://appshunter.io/developer/370905529) | [Space Sweater, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793379527) |

## What reviewers say

### Cookie Tally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-tally/id423554878)

Easily track Girl Scout cookie sales with activity-based logging for deliveries, pickups, and booth sales. Modernized interface allows for notes on payments and delivery instructions. Offers a free tier for basic tracking and a Pro upgrade for unlimited use.

**Highlights:** Activity-based sales tracking, Modernized intuitive interface, Add notes for payments/delivery, Free tier for limited tallies, Pro upgrade for unlimited tallies, Color-coded cookie varieties, Inventory management for managers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to CookieTally Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Lil Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-planner-visual-schedule/id6448482826)

This app provides a visual scheduling tool designed for children, particularly those with ADHD or autism. It helps build routines, increase focus, and reduce anxiety through an easy-to-use and engaging interface with fun rewards.

**Highlights:** Visual scheduling, Timers, Routine building, Habit formation, Reward system, Anxiety reduction

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lil Planner Plus | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Lil Planner Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Lil Planner Plus | $35.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $41.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $41.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $47.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps a lot
- 👍 Great app with timers and planner
- 👍 Improves kids' listening and behavior
- 👍 Helps with organization and routine
- 👍 Visually appealing and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires payment to add multiple profiles
- 🔒 Lacks ability to customize schedules

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with adding new profiles
- Confusion around login and profile setup

**Requested features**

- Allow adding multiple profiles
- Add evening and night schedule options
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cookie Tally free?

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

### Is Lil Planner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cookie Tally or Lil Planner?

Lil Planner is rated higher. Cookie Tally averages 3.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Lil Planner averages 4.9 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Cookie Tally or Lil Planner have ads?

Neither Cookie Tally nor Lil Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cookie Tally or Lil Planner?

Cookie Tally ships an update every 7 months, and Lil Planner every 9 days. Most recently, Cookie Tally was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lil Planner on October 18, 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.*