Comparison

BossNote vs LazyMonkey

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BossNote

This app combines notepad, calendar, and cloud storage features to help you organize notes, events, photos, voice recordings, and more. Access your information offline and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Integrated notepad and calendar
  • Cloud storage synchronization
  • Offline access to all services
  • Time-and-date recognition
  • Attachment support (photos, voice, sketches, files)
Features
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BossNote is your personal assistant in the Cloud available on iPhone, iPad and Web. Organize and keep your information together with BossNote - it is a simple application that combines the functions of Notepad, Calendar, and Cloud Storage. BossNote allows you to create notes, set alarms for important events, store photos, you can make sketches and drawings, voice recordings and locations, regardless of the Internet connection it can easily provide an access to your information. FEATURES: • Unique combination of Notepad and Calendar • Synchronization with Cloud Storage and Web Client • All Services are Available Offline • Time-and-Date Recognition System • Attachments: Photos, Locations, Sketches, Voice Recordings and other Files of any format. www.twitter.com/bossnote_online www.facebook.com/bossnoteonline

About

LazyMonkey

This intelligent app combines your calendar, to-do lists, notes, and budget into a single, seamless experience. It offers smart reminders, voice-activated task creation, and AI-powered notes to help you master your schedule and goals. Syncs across all your devices and integrates with popular calendars.

Highlights
  • Visual daily, weekly, monthly planner
  • Intelligent custom reminders
  • Voice-activated task and note creation
  • AI-powered smart notes
  • Universal calendar sync
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Budget planner
Features
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LazyMonkey: Your All-in-One Agenda, Planner & Calendar Take control of your day with LazyMonkey, the all-in-one agenda, planner, calendar, task manager, to-do list, notes app, and organizer. Plan your daily routine, organize your weekly schedule, manage reminders, and keep everything in one simple, powerful productivity app. Whether you’re planning work, school, family life, or personal goals, LazyMonkey helps you stay organized and never miss an important task or event. Plan Every Day with Ease Organize your daily planner, weekly planner, and monthly calendar in one place. View your schedule, appointments, meetings, and events with an intuitive interface designed for fast planning and maximum productivity. • Daily, weekly, and monthly calendar views • Schedule appointments, meetings, and events • Organize work and personal plans • Simple planner with an easy-to-use interface Smart Reminders & Notifications Never forget an important task, meeting, birthday, or appointment. • One-time and recurring reminders • Daily, weekly, and monthly schedules • Arrival reminders based on location • Birthday and anniversary reminders Tasks, To-Do Lists & Checklists Manage everything from simple shopping lists to complex projects. • Create tasks and organize your to-do list • Build checklists with subtasks • Prioritize important tasks • Track completed items • Stay productive every day Notes & Journal Keep all your ideas together. • Create text notes instantly • Voice note creation • AI-assisted note writing • Add photos, audio recordings, contacts, and attachments • Personal journal for daily thoughts and planning Calendar Sync Keep your schedule synchronized across all your devices. • Apple Calendar integration • Google Calendar synchronization • Sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch • Access your planner anywhere Budget & Personal Organizer More than a planner. • Track income and expenses • Manage savings goals • Save favorite places • Review location history • Dark Mode support Siri Integration Create reminders, events, and tasks using Siri voice commands for fast, hands-free planning. Whether you need a daily planner, weekly planner, agenda, calendar, task manager, checklist, journal, or personal organizer, LazyMonkey gives you everything you need in one app. Download LazyMonkey today and organize your life with one powerful planner. Terms of Use: http://avvastyle.com/license.pdf

Screenshots

BossNote4 screens
LazyMonkey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LazyMonkey at 4.6 against BossNote's 4.0. LazyMonkey also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 16) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). BossNote's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BossNote sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and LazyMonkey sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LazyMonkey holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LazyMonkey has 1.1K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of BossNote's written reviews are positive against 86% of LazyMonkey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BossNote ships an update every 2 months, LazyMonkey every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BossNote versus LazyMonkey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBossNoteLazyMonkey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (16 ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings161.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB126 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRuslan ShigabutdinovTatyana Kolesnikova

Customer experience

BossNote

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative26.1%

LazyMonkey

All ratings1,127 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews872 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative8.8%

Bugs and requests

BossNote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LazyMonkey

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Events not syncing correctly
  • Reminders not triggering as expected
  • Daylight saving time changes causing issues
  • Paid version not unlocking all features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Recurring event scheduling
  • Integration with other calendar apps
  • More theme and color options
  • Improved notification system
  • Ability to export/backup data

In-app purchases

5 purchases

BossNote

One-time5
  • Improve your account$0.99
  • Advanced Attachments$0.99
  • Color notes$0.99
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  • Mark as "Done!"$0.99
  • Advanced Security$1.99
8 purchases

LazyMonkey

Subscriptions2
  • Agenda daily schedule planner$19.991 Year
  • Agenda organizer & to do list$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • Shared access daily assistant$12.99
  • Control time & get things done$27.99
  • Personal manager & secretary$28.99
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  • Productivity - time management$29.99
  • Daybook meetings scheduler$30.99
  • Timetable - easy time planning$31.99

Questions

Is BossNote free?
BossNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LazyMonkey free?
LazyMonkey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BossNote or LazyMonkey?
LazyMonkey is rated higher. BossNote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while LazyMonkey averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do BossNote or LazyMonkey have ads?
Neither BossNote nor LazyMonkey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BossNote or LazyMonkey?
BossNote ships an update every 2 months, and LazyMonkey every 3 weeks. Most recently, BossNote was updated on November 1, 2026 and LazyMonkey on November 1, 2026.

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