WritingCounter vs PlanRe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WritingCounter
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WritingCounter is only focused on counting words and letters. # Letters It counts letters! # Words It counts words! # Bytes It secretly counts bytes too! (Reveal it by tapping the counter view) # Space Options Exclude spaces, line breaks, or both when counting. # Save & Edit You can save and edit your "SIMPLE" writings if you want. * 147,791 letters, 27,188 words tested on the iPhone 14 Pro
PlanRe
Organize your day with a minimalist planner that combines task management with personalized motivation. Set priorities, track deadlines, and receive timely reminders. Customize your workspace with personal wallpapers for a more inspiring routine.
- Priority task organization
- Comprehensive personal and work management
- Customizable time formats
- 10-minute task reminders
- Customizable wallpapers
- Local data storage for maximum security
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Your plans. Your phone. Your privacy. No clouds. No tracking. No guilt. Just a calm, simple daily planner where everything stays offline and completely private. Why PlanRe? - Complete privacy — all data stored only on your phone - Works 100% offline — no internet required, ever - Zero distractions — just planning, nothing more - No guilt, no pressure — gentle reminders, no toxic streaks - Beautiful customization — themes, colors, order your days What you get: - Simple task planning with time, repetitions, daily tasks - Gentle local notifications (not pushy) - Calm analytics and insights (including chronotype detection) - Widgets for quick planning on your home screen - The "thread of the day" philosophy — steady progress, not perfection Built for: Professional planners, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and anyone tired of Todoist, Notion, TickTick complexity, apps that collect your data, cloud subscriptions and paywalls, and guilt-driven streak systems. Pro Features (Optional Subscription): Advanced analytics, custom background, monthly vibes mail One simple truth: Your plan is yours. Everything else is noise. Download PlanRe and take back control. Subscriptions PlanRe Pro offers auto-renewable subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://teur.work/planre/terms Privacy Policy: https://teur.work/planre/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WritingCounter at none against PlanRe's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. PlanRe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WritingCounter asks for nothing beyond the download.
WritingCounter ships an update every 6 weeks, PlanRe monthly. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.
| Parameter | WritingCounter | PlanRe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Myung Geun Choi | Ivan Shauchenka |
In-app purchases
WritingCounter
No in-app purchases
PlanRe
- 1 Month$2.991 Month
- 1 Month$4.991 Month
- 1 Year$19.991 Year
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- 1 Year$34.991 Year
