Authenticator vs Planote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Authenticator
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Meet Authentic. The simple two-factor authenticator that's designed for everyone. - Protect your social, productivity, business, gaming, and finance accounts in one place. - Automatically generate and copy one-time codes (TOTP) for all your accounts. - Scan QR codes to set up your accounts in seconds, or manually add your account details. - Easily export your accounts to another device. - Supports the most popular services and thousands more including Amazon, Gmail, Instagram, Zoom, PayPal, Facebook, TikTok, Roblox, Coinbase. —- Privacy Policy: https://useauthentic.app/#privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://useauthentic..app/#terms
Planote
This app helps you organize your schedule, tasks, and thoughts with a visually appealing interface. It offers features like visual note-taking with image insertion, subtask management, and smart daily planning with time blocking. Enjoy a distraction-free, ad-free experience designed to boost your productivity.
- Visual note-taking with image insertion
- Subtask management for projects
- Smart daily planning with time blocking
- Priority-based to-do list
- Habit and routine tracking
- Seamless export of notes and logs
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Design Your Day. Focus Your Mind. Stop juggling multiple apps. Start living with intention. Planote is a unified productivity space that brings harmony to your schedule, tasks, and ideas. It's more than a checklist — it's a refined workspace where elegance meets efficiency. No ads. No distractions. Just focus. Plan – Visual Timeline Turn chaos into clarity with an intelligent timeline. Drag, drop, and organize your day. See everything at a glance. Align your calendar with your goals — effortlessly. Do – Smart Task Management Master your to-dos with priority-based sorting, habit tracking, and custom reminders. Every completed task delivers satisfying haptic and visual feedback. You'll actually enjoy getting things done. Create – Notes & Ideation A digital canvas that feels like paper. Sketch, annotate, or journal with Apple Pencil. Combine text, subtasks, and images in one seamless flow. Capture inspiration before it slips away. Why Planote Stands Out No ads, no pop-ups — completely distraction-free Premium aesthetics with fluid animations Reliable sync across all your devices Tactile haptic feedback for every interaction Perfect for Professionals, students, creatives, and minimalists who want a clutter-free path to peak daily performance. Experience productivity, beautifully refined. Download Planote today. If you have any suggestions or questions while using Planote, please contact us at planotefeedback@outlook.com and we will respond within a short time. Privacy Policy https://sites.google.com/view/planote-privacy-policy Terms of Use https://sites.google.com/view/planote-terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Planote at every 2 weeks against Authenticator's every 2 months. Planote also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Authenticator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Planote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, Planote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Authenticator | Planote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Committed Code Ltd | Focus On Timetable Schedule Group |
In-app purchases
Authenticator
- Authentic+$0.997 Days
- Authentic+$3.991 Month
- Authentic+$14.991 Year
- Authentic+$19.99
Planote
- Planote Monthly$1.991 Month
- Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
- Planote Yearly$6.991 Year
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- annual subscription$6.991 Year
- Limited-time event$8.99
- Planote Pro$12.99
