# Finalist vs HPlanner

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Finalist at 461 against HPlanner's 1. Finalist also leads on device support (5 vs 1). HPlanner's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Finalist sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and HPlanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HPlanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Finalist has 461 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Finalist ships an update every 10 days, HPlanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Finalist | HPlanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (461 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finalist-daily-planner/id6447014685/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hplanner/id6451871199/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **461** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diversion Marketing Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629375927) | [DailerApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694180362) |

## What reviewers say

### Finalist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finalist-daily-planner/id6447014685)

This app combines your calendar, tasks, reminders, and weather into a single, visually appealing timeline. It integrates with your journal and activity data to inspire your planning. Enjoy a beautiful and joyful planning experience without complex workflows.

**Highlights:** Unified timeline view, Calendar, task, and reminder integration, Weather forecast display, Journal and activity ring integration, Customizable themes, Native Apple technology integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Finalist Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Finalist Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Finalist Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Finalist Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Finalist Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Finalist Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Finalist Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive day-based organization system
- ✨ Beautiful, thoughtfully designed interface
- 📅 Excellent calendar and reminders integration
- 🎯 Perfect balance of simplicity and functionality
- 📝 Effective task management with bring-forward feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on macOS and when accessing settings
- 🐛 App crashes when opening preferences
- ⚠️ Inconsistent subscription recognition issues
- ⚠️ Confusing pricing structure with multiple tiers
- ⚠️ Limited event creation capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- Settings/preferences crash the app
- Pro subscription not recognized after canceling auto-renewal
- Weather widget fails to display without manual toggling
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive on iPad
- Empty tasks cannot be permanently deleted

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch native app
- Recurring/repeating tasks and reminders
- Subtasks functionality
- Task tagging and filtering
- Event location and travel time details


### HPlanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hplanner/id6451871199)

This digital planner offers an analog feel for organizing your life. Easily sketch out long-term goals, monthly plans, and daily tasks. Track routines, gain insights from statistics, and enjoy features like iCloud sync and customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Analog-inspired digital planner, Yearly, monthly, and daily planning, Routine setting and tracking, Statistics for time management insights, iCloud sync, Customizable themes, Search functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year | $12.99 | per year |
| Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Finalist free?

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

### Is HPlanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Finalist or HPlanner?

HPlanner is rated higher. Finalist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 461 ratings, while HPlanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Finalist or HPlanner have ads?

Neither Finalist nor HPlanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Finalist or HPlanner?

Finalist ships an update every 10 days, and HPlanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Finalist was updated on September 23, 2026 and HPlanner on September 17, 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.*