# Planner Pro vs Bobclass Studio Manager

The clearest difference is ads: Bobclass Studio Manager at none against Planner Pro's shown. Bobclass Studio Manager also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (96% vs 76%). Planner Pro's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 92) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planner Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bobclass Studio Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bobclass Studio Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planner Pro has 13K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Planner Pro's written reviews are positive against 96% of Bobclass Studio Manager's.

Planner Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Bobclass Studio Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planner Pro | Bobclass Studio Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planner-pro-daily-planner/id571588936/reviews) | **[4.8 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobclass-studio-manager/id900013696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 92 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **95.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [Court Four Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/900013699) |

## What reviewers say

### Planner Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planner-pro-daily-planner/id571588936)

This app helps you manage your daily life by combining events, tasks, and notes in one place. It offers customizable settings for events, tasks with sub-tasks, notes with sketching and audio capabilities, and a focus timer. Organize your schedule with day, week, and month views, and search through all your records.

**Highlights:** Event management with iOS calendar sync, Task and project management with sub-tasks, Notes with sketching and audio support, Integrated focus timer with customizable activities, Day, week, and month view modules, Full record searching

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Discount | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Discount | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📆 Syncs well with other calendars
- 🗓️ Combines calendar, tasks, and notes in one place
- 📝 Useful note-taking functionality
- 🔍 Ability to search through notes
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔑 Login/account problems
- 💾 Data loss/deletion issues
- 🕰️ Difficulty managing/prioritizing tasks
- 🗓️ Limited calendar view options

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring tasks not working as expected
- Sync issues causing data loss
- Login/account problems preventing access
- Calendar views not displaying events/tasks correctly

**Requested features**

- Ability to add/edit events directly in calendar views
- Improved task management with drag-and-drop, project-based organization, and better prioritization
- More calendar view options (e.g., yearly, agenda)
- Tighter integration with other productivity apps and services
- Family/team sharing and collaboration features


### Bobclass Studio Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobclass-studio-manager/id900013696)

Manage your boutique fitness studio with an all-in-one app designed for independent instructors. Handle scheduling, client management, payments, and retail sales seamlessly from your phone or tablet. Keep your clients feeling personal while streamlining your business operations.

**Highlights:** Group class and private session scheduling, Client self-booking via custom page, Class passes, memberships, and retail sales, Stripe payment integration, Personalized client notes and history, Contact clients via WhatsApp, email, SMS

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bobclass Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Bobclass Studio | $34.99 | per month |
| Bobclass Unlimited Subscription | $44.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🚀 Efficient scheduling and booking management
- 💰 Affordable pricing with one-time fee (no monthly subscription)
- 📱 Multi-device sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- 💬 Automated email and text confirmations to clients

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues between devices
- 🔐 Data loss when app logs out unexpectedly
- ⚠️ Requires in-app purchases to be enabled
- 📱 Limited functionality on Mac compared to iOS
- 🔔 Reminder features not fully automatic

**Reported bugs**

- App logs out unexpectedly causing data loss
- Syncing failures between multiple devices
- Text confirmation feature broken on Mac after updates
- In-app purchase requirement blocking app access
- Display issues (white text on white background)

**Requested features**

- Automatic reminder messages for clients
- SMS text message reminder option
- iCal/external calendar synchronization
- Ability to duplicate appointments more easily
- Client goal tracking feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planner Pro free?

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

### Is Bobclass Studio Manager free?

Bobclass Studio Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Planner Pro or Bobclass Studio Manager?

Bobclass Studio Manager is rated higher. Planner Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Bobclass Studio Manager averages 4.8 from 92 ratings.

### Do Planner Pro or Bobclass Studio Manager have ads?

Planner Pro shows ads; Bobclass Studio Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Planner Pro or Bobclass Studio Manager?

Planner Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bobclass Studio Manager weekly. Most recently, Planner Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bobclass Studio Manager on September 21, 2026.

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