Comparison

CanGoal vs Planbook

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

Head to head
About

CanGoal

This app helps you track goals and habits with a fun, engaging interface. Visualize progress with charts and customize your experience. It offers "Goal Buddies" for motivation and syncs data across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Goal tracking
  • Schedule checklists
  • Goal Buddies for motivation
  • Focus timers
  • Habit tracking
  • Customizable interface
  • iCloud data synchronization
Features
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CanGoal, an app that combines aesthetics and talent into a goal-tracking wonder. Recommended by Apple editors, featured in App Store; a passionate recommendation for work friends and student partners, with numerous positive reviews! It's an app you're worth having. What features does CanGoal offer? - Goal tracking - Schedule checklists - Fun and engaging "Goal Buddies" - Focus timers - Habits, quantification, and everything in between Why should you try CanGoal? - Created many task lists and then quickly forgot or overlooked them? CanGoal reshapes your goal-oriented approach, focusing on what you truly want to accomplish. - Do you find it a bit boring when achieving your goals? Now, you don't have to worry, because here, "CanGoal friends" will accompany and encourage you to complete your goals, just like your best friends. - With intuitive progress bars and charts, CanGoal helps you visualize your goal progress. This not only gives you a clear view of your completion but also motivates you to keep moving forward. - Everyone has different goals and habits, and CanGoal offers a wealth of personalized options, allowing you to customize the interface and features according to your preferences and needs. Whether it's color themes, reminder sounds, or task categorization, CanGoal can meet your needs. - Whether you use CanGoal on your phone, tablet, or computer, it ensures your data is synchronized through iCloud. This way, no matter where you are, you can always access and update your tasks and goals. CanGoal's commitment: - No registration required, no personal information collected - Data synchronization through iCloud, developers do not have access to your data - We do not place ads within the app. --- About CanGoal Pro Purchase Instructions: CanGoal offers an annual subscription plan and a one-time purchase plan. - You can choose an annual subscription or a one-time purchase plan based on your actual usage. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. - If you subscribe, the subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be identified. - Users can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in their "Account Settings" after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that part, where applicable. - Our app can be used normally after the subscription expires, and any unlocked content will remain accessible. Privacy Policy: https://www.canstudio.top/cangoal/agreements/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.canstudio.top/cangoal/agreements/terms feedback: cangoal@canapps.space

About

Planbook

Organize your daily life by consolidating tasks, notes, and journal entries into a single, intuitive workspace. Prioritize effectively, capture ideas instantly, and build habits with recurring tasks for a more structured and productive routine.

Highlights
  • Eisenhower Matrix prioritization
  • Instant idea capture in Inbox
  • Recurring tasks for habit building
  • Nested tags for organization
  • Subtasks for breaking down goals
  • Notes linked to tasks
  • Daily journal entries
Features
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Planbook brings your tasks, notes, and journal together in one clear workspace. Plan your day, track what matters, and turn scattered ideas into an organized routine. Plan with clarity ● Prioritize with the Eisenhower Matrix ● Capture ideas instantly in Inbox ● Build habits with recurring tasks ● Organize everything with nested tags Tasks and notes in context ● See time, priority, and tags at a glance ● Break big goals into manageable subtasks ● Link notes to tasks for easier review ● Add image attachments when words are not enough See your day clearly ● Switch between day, week, and month views ● Follow tasks and notes on a single timeline ● Keep mornings, afternoons, and evenings structured Review your progress ● Reflect with daily journal entries ● Track completed tasks over time ● Build a personal record of work and life Download Planbook and start a calmer, more organized day. Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. If you want to cancel auto-renewal, turn it off in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. If a purchase does not arrive, please email your Apple ID and proof of payment to dev@bapaws.com. Terms of Service: https://privacy.bapaws.com/planbook/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://privacy.bapaws.com/planbook/privacy.html Feedback is always welcome. E-mail: dev@bapaws.com

Screenshots

CanGoal4 screens
Planbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Planbook at 5.0 against CanGoal's 4.7. CanGoal's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. CanGoal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Planbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planbook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CanGoal has 72 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of CanGoal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Planbook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CanGoal ships an update every 11 days, Planbook weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CanGoal versus Planbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanGoalPlanbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (72 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings72 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZaozao Island Technology CO., Ltd筱彤 余

Customer experience

CanGoal

All ratings72 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative1.8%

Planbook

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CanGoal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$2.991 Month
  • Annual Membership7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro2 variants$9.99
5 purchases

Planbook

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$6.991 Year
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$17.99
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is CanGoal free?
CanGoal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planbook free?
Planbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CanGoal or Planbook?
Planbook is rated higher. CanGoal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Planbook averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do CanGoal or Planbook have ads?
Neither CanGoal nor Planbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CanGoal or Planbook?
CanGoal ships an update every 11 days, and Planbook weekly. Most recently, CanGoal was updated on September 24, 2026 and Planbook on September 23, 2026.

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