# Notepad Live vs PlanRe

The clearest difference is rating: Notepad Live at 5.0 against PlanRe's 4.5. Notepad Live also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). PlanRe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notepad Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PlanRe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notepad Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Notepad Live ships an update every 4 days, PlanRe monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and June 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad Live | PlanRe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-live/id6448857194/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planre-daily-task-planner/id6478708087/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [heyylol, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496642232) | [Ivan Shauchenka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678604794) |

## What reviewers say

### Notepad Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-live/id6448857194)

Display and manage your notes directly on your Lock Screen using Live Activities. Easily update notes by tapping the Live Activity, and swipe to clear them. Customize your notes with colors and unlimited lists through an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen notes via Live Activities, Tap to open and update notes, Swipe to clear notes, Add controls to Control Center/Lock Screen, Unlimited lists with subscription, Color personalization for lists

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live+ (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Live+ (1 year) | $29.99 | per year |


### PlanRe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planre-daily-task-planner/id6478708087)

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.

**Highlights:** Priority task organization, Comprehensive personal and work management, Customizable time formats, 10-minute task reminders, Customizable wallpapers, Local data storage for maximum security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad Live free?

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

### Is PlanRe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notepad Live or PlanRe?

Notepad Live is rated higher. Notepad Live averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PlanRe averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Notepad Live or PlanRe have ads?

Notepad Live shows ads; PlanRe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad Live or PlanRe?

Notepad Live ships an update every 4 days, and PlanRe monthly. Most recently, Notepad Live was updated on June 8, 2026 and PlanRe on June 23, 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.*