# BossNote vs Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar

The clearest difference is rating: Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar at 4.6 against BossNote's 4.0. Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 16) and update cadence (every 5 weeks 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 Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar has 1.1K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 68% and 68% positive.

BossNote ships an update every 2 months, Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BossNote | Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bossnote/id643465965/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-planner-diary-calendar/id977552680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | **67.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 1.7 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 |


### Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-planner-diary-calendar/id977552680)

This digital planner mimics the feel of a paper organizer, offering multiple views for weekly, daily, and multi-day planning. It provides tools for notes, calendars, and to-do lists with customizable formatting and reminders.

**Highlights:** Multiple daily, weekly, and multi-day views, Authentic paper planner design with customization, Simple and intuitive interface, Rich formatting for events and tasks, Seamless flexibility and cloud sync, Customizable recurring events and reminders

**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 |
| 3D Shapes (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Textures (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra design pack - Textures | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gradients (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Paper Planner PRO (lifetime) | $6.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM for PRO (lifetime) | $11.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM (lifetime) | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 🚀 Organized layout
- 👍 Resembles a paper planner
- 🚀 Efficient for planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Recurring events not working properly
- 🔒 Lack of password protection or privacy features
- 🐛 Crashes or bugs after updates
- 👎 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Entries disappearing after device changes
- Recurring events not deleting properly
- Sync not working between iPhone and iPad
- App crashing after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Add monthly view option
- Integrate with Apple Calendar or Google Calendar
- Ability to set reminders or alerts
- Option to change font colors or styles
- Add a notes or budget section


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BossNote free?

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

### Is Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar free?

Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BossNote or Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar?

Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar is rated higher. BossNote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do BossNote or Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar have ads?

Neither BossNote nor Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BossNote or Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar?

BossNote ships an update every 2 months, and Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar every 5 weeks. Most recently, BossNote was updated on August 11, 2026 and Paper Planner, Diary, Calendar on September 26, 2026.

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