# Lil Planner vs Dash

The clearest difference is rating: Lil Planner at 4.9 against Dash's 1.0. Lil Planner also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 1). Dash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lil Planner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lil Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lil Planner has 4.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lil Planner ships an update every 9 days, Dash weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lil Planner | Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-planner-visual-schedule/id6448482826/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-lists-with-friends/id6763947830/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 147 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Space Sweater, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793379527) | [Isaac Mosquera](https://appshunter.io/developer/293048538) |

## What reviewers say

### Lil Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-planner-visual-schedule/id6448482826)

This app provides a visual scheduling tool designed for children, particularly those with ADHD or autism. It helps build routines, increase focus, and reduce anxiety through an easy-to-use and engaging interface with fun rewards.

**Highlights:** Visual scheduling, Timers, Routine building, Habit formation, Reward system, Anxiety reduction

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lil Planner Plus | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Lil Planner Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Lil Planner Plus | $35.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $41.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $41.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $47.99 | per year |
| Lil Planner Plus | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps a lot
- 👍 Great app with timers and planner
- 👍 Improves kids' listening and behavior
- 👍 Helps with organization and routine
- 👍 Visually appealing and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires payment to add multiple profiles
- 🔒 Lacks ability to customize schedules

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with adding new profiles
- Confusion around login and profile setup

**Requested features**

- Allow adding multiple profiles
- Add evening and night schedule options
- Provide more customization options


### Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-lists-with-friends/id6763947830)

Easily manage shared lists in real-time with friends, family, or roommates. Coordinate groceries, chores, and errands without endless text threads. Everyone stays updated instantly on any device.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited shared lists, Real-time syncing across devices, Instant updates for all collaborators, Simple drag-and-drop reordering, Works without an account, Share lists with a single tap

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lil Planner free?

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

### Is Dash free?

Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lil Planner or Dash?

Lil Planner is rated higher. Lil Planner averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Dash averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lil Planner or Dash have ads?

Neither Lil Planner nor Dash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lil Planner or Dash?

Lil Planner ships an update every 9 days, and Dash weekly. Most recently, Lil Planner was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dash on October 31, 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.*