# BossNote vs Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note at 4.7 against BossNote's 4.0. Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 16) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). BossNote's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BossNote sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note has 1.4K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of BossNote's written reviews are positive against 64% of Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BossNote ships an update every 2 months, Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BossNote | Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bossnote/id643465965/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-planner-calendar-note/id1538243082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 63.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruslan Shigabutdinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/643465968) | [Digital Legal Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629338929) |

## What reviewers say

### BossNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bossnote/id643465965)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Improve your account | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Attachments | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color notes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mark as "Done!" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Security | $1.99 | one-time |


### Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-planner-calendar-note/id1538243082)

This app combines a notepad, planner, reminder, calendar, habit tracker, and to-do list into a single, user-friendly interface. It offers a digital replica of a paper organizer, allowing users to easily manage personal and work plans, set goals, and track habits. The app features a classic paper notebook design with a week view for smart planning and simple text or voice input.

**Highlights:** Digital paper notebook interface, Week and day view planning, To-do and shopping lists, Habit tracking, Voice note input, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM 1 year | $11.99 | per year |
| Holiday designs (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Textures (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3D Shapes (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Art Lines (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gradients (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Planner PRO (lifetime) | $6.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM for PRO (lifetime) | $11.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM (lifetime) | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📆 Provides a clear weekly view
- 💻 Works well across devices
- 🎨 Customizable design options
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscriptions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lacks search functionality
- 🔔 No reminder or notification features
- 🗓️ Limited calendar integration
- ✏️ No handwriting support
- 🔒 Sync issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Data loss or sync problems
- Inconsistent behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Recurring events and tasks
- Checklists and task management
- Monthly/yearly view options
- Sync with external calendars
- Reminder/notification system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BossNote free?

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

### Is Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note free?

Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BossNote or Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note?

Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note is rated higher. BossNote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do BossNote or Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note have ads?

Neither BossNote nor Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BossNote or Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note?

BossNote ships an update every 2 months, and Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note monthly. Most recently, BossNote was updated on August 11, 2026 and Pocket Planner, Calendar, Note on September 28, 2026.

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