Parker Planner Classic (old version) vs Tiny 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
Tiny Planner
This app combines tasks, to-do lists, reminders, calendars, notes, and shopping lists into a single, powerful organizer. Capture ideas with text, image, and voice notes, and manage your schedule with a clear calendar view. All data syncs across iOS devices via iCloud.
- Integrated task and to-do list management
- Calendar with month and schedule views
- Rich note-taking with text, image, and voice
- Customizable task colors and subtasks
- iCloud data syncing across devices
- Encrypted notebooks for privacy
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Tiny Planner is a concise but powerful life management application that integrates tasks, to-do lists, reminders, calendars, notes, and shopping lists. All data is in one place without the need for additional applications. Furthermore, EverPlan supports syncing data between multiple iOS devices via iCloud. Currently, all application functions are open and free without ads! The powerful note-taking feature supports text, image, and voice notes, making it easy to record, organize, and capture your ideas. Main features: Tasks - Organize and manage all tasks with task lists and time. - Different types of tasks can be displayed in different colors. - Support adding subtasks, setting reminder alarms, and loop properties within tasks. - Easily copy tasks as events or notes with long press. Calendar - Quickly add tasks, events, and notes of the day by long-pressing on the calendar. - Month view provides an intuitive way to view tasks and notes of the day. - The calendar page can choose whether to display tasks and notes. - Quickly switch between month view and schedule list view. Notes - Various text editing tools. - Support inputting text, voice, and image, comprehensively recording every moment that is worth recording - support attachments in formats such as PDF, Word, PPT, TXT,HTML . - Support encrypting individual notebooks to protect privacy. - Quickly convert events or tasks to notes with long press. Our mission is to provide you with the best life management tool to make your daily life more convenient and efficient. If you encounter any difficulties or need help, we are more than willing to provide you with support and assistance. Please send an email to tinyplanner@fengge.io.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Planner at 4.7 against Parker Planner Classic (old version)'s 4.0. Tiny Planner also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 46%) and monetization model (free vs paid). Parker Planner Classic (old version)'s advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tiny Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Planner has 197 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 85% of Tiny Planner's.
Parker Planner Classic (old version) ships an update monthly, Tiny Planner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parker Planner Classic (old version) | Tiny Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) | 4.7 (197 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.1% of reviews | 85.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 197 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matraex | TinyWork Apps |
Customer experience
Parker Planner Classic (old version)
Tiny 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
Tiny Planner
From 197 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Clean, intuitive, and easy-to-use interface
- 🎨 Beautiful and polished design
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance
- 📅 Effective integration of calendar, tasks, and notes
- 🎯 Simple yet powerful planning functionality
Room to improve
- 🔋 High battery drain on some devices
- 🔒 Lack of security features (no passcode/Face ID)
- 💾 Notes require manual saving (must click checkmark)
- ⚠️ Persistent permission requests despite user denial
- 🐛 App freezing and task checking functionality issues
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
Tiny Planner
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on iOS 12
- Task checking functionality freezes after several days
- Persistent calendar permission requests
- Battery drain issues
- Notification sound too quiet/short
Requested features
16 requests- Web browser access for desktop viewing
- Mac app version
- Apple Watch complication support
- Automatic note saving without manual confirmation
- Time-specific task scheduling
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- Event sharing and invite capabilities
- Recurring task time adjustment
- Hourly day view and full-year calendar view
- Task reordering via long-press
- In-app feedback and bug report feature
- Traditional Chinese language support
- Arabic language support
- App passcode/security lock
- Longer and louder notification sounds
- Import from iOS Notes app
- Task drag-and-drop reordering
In-app purchases
Parker Planner Classic (old version)
No in-app purchases
Tiny Planner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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