# BossNote vs Digital Planner for iPad

The clearest difference is monetization model: BossNote at free with in-app purchases against Digital Planner for iPad's subscription. BossNote also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 44%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Digital Planner for iPad's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BossNote sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Digital Planner for iPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Digital Planner for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digital Planner for iPad has 2.1K 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 44% of Digital Planner for iPad'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, Digital Planner for iPad every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BossNote | Digital Planner for iPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bossnote/id643465965/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-planner-for-ipad/id6444685151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 44.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 64 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruslan Shigabutdinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/643465968) | [Alina Shpak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656104667) |

## 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 |


### Digital Planner for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-planner-for-ipad/id6444685151)

Streamline your life and boost productivity with this versatile digital planner. Manage tasks, events, and goals with reminders, calendar sync, and PDF annotation. Optimized for Apple Pencil for a smooth writing experience.

**Highlights:** Task management, Event scheduling, Reminder notifications, Calendar synchronization, PDF annotation, Apple Pencil optimized

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Planner (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Digital Planner (Three month) | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Digital Planner (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration with calendar
- 📝 Intuitive and easy to use
- ✨ Visually appealing design
- 🖋️ Great for handwritten notes
- 📚 Helpful book tracking feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔒 Difficulty canceling subscription
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🗓️ Sync issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Lasso tool issues with cut and paste
- Disappearing text when writing over stickers
- Inconsistent calendar sync
- Eraser leaving jumbled pieces
- Inability to rearrange pages

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete individual pages
- Improved eraser functionality
- Sync with Outlook calendar
- Monthly and yearly view improvements
- Widgets for quick access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BossNote free?

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

### Is Digital Planner for iPad free?

Digital Planner for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BossNote or Digital Planner for iPad?

Digital Planner for iPad is rated higher. BossNote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Digital Planner for iPad averages 4.3 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do BossNote or Digital Planner for iPad have ads?

Neither BossNote nor Digital Planner for iPad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BossNote or Digital Planner for iPad?

BossNote ships an update every 2 months, and Digital Planner for iPad every 6 days. Most recently, BossNote was updated on August 11, 2026 and Digital Planner for iPad on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*