# Beesy vs NotePlan

The clearest difference is rating: NotePlan at 4.8 against Beesy's 4.2. NotePlan also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 67%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 64). Beesy's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beesy sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NotePlan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NotePlan has 1.5K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Beesy's written reviews are positive against 85% of NotePlan's.

Beesy ships an update every 6 weeks, NotePlan monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beesy | NotePlan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beesy/id499578384/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 73 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BeesApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/499578387) | [NotePlan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137020763) |

## What reviewers say

### Beesy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beesy/id499578384)

This AI-powered app helps teams boost productivity by consolidating data from various tools. It streamlines meeting notes, task management, project tracking, and team collaboration, saving users time and preventing information loss.

**Highlights:** AI-powered smart assistant, Meeting notes and minutes, Task and to-do list management, Project and activity tracking, Team collaboration and management, Automated reporting, Integration with Microsoft tools

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reminders full synchronization | $1.99 | one-time |
| Import Documents | $1.99 | one-time |
| Export Reports to PDF | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beesy.me Pro - Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | one-time |
| Beesy.me Sync - Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient meeting management
- 👍 Useful for project tracking
- 👍 Integrates with calendar
- 👍 Generates professional meeting minutes
- 👍 Responsive support team

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Steep learning curve
- 🤔 Confusing interface
- 🤔 Limited customization options
- 🤔 Lack of cloud sync and cross-device support

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
- Issues with reminders and task syncing
- Problems with importing contacts

**Requested features**

- Sync with Outlook, Google Calendar, and other services
- Handwriting and voice note support
- Ability to copy/reuse meeting templates
- Better project and task management features
- Export to PDF option


### NotePlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629)

Organize your tasks, notes, and calendar in one unified app. Quickly plan your day with Markdown, link notes bi-directionally, and stay on top of your to-dos with powerful review and search features. Seamlessly integrates with your existing calendars and syncs across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Unified task, note, and calendar view, Markdown for quick task and note creation, Bi-directional note linking, Calendar integration (iCloud, Google, Exchange), Flexible recurring tasks, Global Command Bar for fast navigation, Plaintext note storage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Personal Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Business Class | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful note-taking and task management
- 👍 Seamless calendar and reminders integration
- 💡 Flexible and customizable workflow
- 🔒 Secure and open-format data storage
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional sync and performance issues
- 👤 Limited collaboration and sharing features

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Crashes when opening certain files

**Requested features**

- Improved iPad and mobile app experience
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More automation and scripting capabilities
- Weekly or monthly calendar view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beesy free?

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

### Is NotePlan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beesy or NotePlan?

NotePlan is rated higher. Beesy averages 4.2 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while NotePlan averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Beesy or NotePlan have ads?

Neither Beesy nor NotePlan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beesy or NotePlan?

Beesy ships an update every 6 weeks, and NotePlan monthly. Most recently, Beesy was updated on October 7, 2026 and NotePlan on October 15, 2026.

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