Parker Planner Classic (old version) vs Daily Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Parker Planner Classic (old version)
This is the legacy version of a productivity app, originally released in 2012. It offers quick to-do list creation and notes that can be pinned to specific days. The app is no longer supported and will be removed from the App Store soon.
- Two-tap entry
- Quick to-do list
- Pinned notes
- Legacy version
- No longer supported
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Parker Planner Classic is the legacy version of Parker Planner created in 2012 and is no longer supported. We want to still make this app available for a while for those who purchased it. Soon, however we'll be removing it from the AppStore as all our efforts will be spent on Parker Planner, a free to try and subscription-based productivity app. Welcome to the Parker Planner Classic, thank you for downloading this app. Super fast two-tap entry. Quick and easy to-do list. Notes that pin on the day you make them. Parker Planners began in 2006 as a paper planner company. Our products started out as pocket-sized and that’s why it converted to iPhone so well! This version of the app is no longer actively supported. Please see Parker Planner in the AppStore and bask in the glory of sync across devices, Reminder Sync, and multiple device support! Link to new app - http://apple.co/2mugEfe
Daily Planner
Organize your day with a comprehensive planner that includes task management, habit tracking, and event scheduling. Capture thoughts, ideas, and photos to create a personal diary. Stay on track with reminders and progress views.
- Add and reorder tasks with reminders
- Form healthy habits and track progress
- Import events and create notifications
- Journal thoughts, ideas, and photos
- Countdown timer for events and life
- Personalized daily summaries
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■ Tasks: add todos, set reminders, hold and drag to reorder your list ■ Habits: form cool healthy habits, view your weekly and monthly progress ■ Schedule: import events from Apple Calendar, create notifications, plan your day down to a minute ■ Day Summary: your personal diary that is always in your pocket ■ Thoughts and Ideas: never lose important ideas amidst multiple notes ■ Photos: add photos that made your day ■ Calendar: beautiful background images for every season ■ Countdown timer: see how much's left till the end of day, month, week, year and "life". This feature is optional and can be switched off in app settings ■ LifeViewer - Daily Planner will help you be more productive! ■ Your feedback matters, please email us at: acydapp@gmail.com Join our community on Twitter, Reddit, Telegram, Fb. Please find links in app settings at the bottom of the screen Terms of Use: https://www.termsfeed.com/terms-conditions/569862d2409e5ea352012edb31756c16
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Parker Planner Classic (old version) at none against Daily Planner's 3. Parker Planner Classic (old version) also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). Daily Planner's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (73% vs 46%). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Daily Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. Parker Planner Classic (old version) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Daily Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daily Planner has 119 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Parker Planner Classic (old version)'s written reviews are positive against 73% of Daily Planner's.
Parker Planner Classic (old version) ships an update monthly, Daily Planner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parker Planner Classic (old version) | Daily Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) | 4.4 (119 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.1% of reviews | 73.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 119 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matraex | Victor Khodalov |
Customer experience
Parker Planner Classic (old version)
Daily Planner
User reviews
Parker Planner Classic (old version)
From 8 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 All-in-one interface combining calendar, to-do list, and notes
- 📅 Clean, simple, and intuitive design layout
- 🔄 Syncs seamlessly with Google Calendar and iCal
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance when working properly
- 📝 Easy event and task entry
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ❌ Calendar entries disappearing after saving
- 🔴 Notes not persisting properly
- 📱 Poor optimization for newer iPhone models
- 🚫 No landscape/orientation mode support
Daily Planner
From 119 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 All-in-one planner
- ✨ Beautiful design
- 💡 Life expectancy feature
- 🤩 Great for ADHD
- 👌 Easy to use
Room to improve
- 💰 Overpriced subscription
- 🚫 No landscape view on iPad
- 💸 Limited free functionality
- ⚠️ Shady subscription practices
- ⏳ Slow loading times
Bugs and requests
Parker Planner Classic (old version)
Reported bugs
18 issues- App crashes on launch or when opening
- Crashes when adding or editing events
- Crashes when switching between views
- Calendar entries disappear after saving
- Notes disappear when pressing done
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- App freezes when editing existing appointments
- Crashes on iOS 7 and older versions
- Inability to add items to calendar
- Blank page appears when clicking notes
- Keyboard issues in note entry (missing done button)
- Calendar display colors incorrect in week/today views
- Unwanted calendars showing despite being unchecked
- Cannot delete events properly
- Event time changes reverting unexpectedly
- App closes when accessing previous day entries
- Scrolling issues in long notes
- Month view not loading or missing after updates
- To-do items not syncing properly after updates
Requested features
15 requests- Sync to-do lists with Apple Reminders app
- iPad and multi-device support
- Landscape orientation mode
- Date-specific to-do items with due dates
- Advanced recurring event options (every other day, specific dates, etc.)
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- Customizable colors for different calendars
- Search functionality for events
- Weekly and monthly goal tracking
- Font and color customization
- Ability to hide specific calendars properly
- Default calendar selection for new events
- Notification/reminder customization
- Event location display on calendar view
- Ability to assign importance levels to tasks
- Current time block indicator in day view
Daily Planner
Reported bugs
7 issues- App frequently crashes
- App crashes when adding new event
- Subscription prompt appears when typing
- Cannot restore purchase after buying
- Date of birth setting is broken
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- All Day events take up entire schedule
- Cannot go back to main screen from Settings
Requested features
18 requests- Add subtask option
- Add widgets for home screen
- Track habits for past months
- Customize section headings
- Landscape view for iPad
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- Add recurring tasks
- Pomodoro widget
- Ability to rearrange tasks
- Mood tracker
- Timer countdown feature
- Health integrations (Apple Watch)
- In-app search
- Manage subscription within the app
- Choose app icons
- Google Calendar integration
- Delete subscription option
- Add more space for notes
- Add more events/tasks without subscription
In-app purchases
Parker Planner Classic (old version)
No in-app purchases
Daily Planner
- LifeViewer Pro Monthly$7.491 Month
- LifeViewer Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.491 Year
- LifeViewer Pro Lifetime$41.99
Questions
Is Parker Planner Classic (old version) free?
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