Comparison

Sparks vs Plans

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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Sparks

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Sparks 可以快速记录你头脑中的想法,支持添加文字和图片,编辑和操作同样简单,支持本地加密和黑暗模式。所有数据均在设备端离线运行,绝对不会上传您的任何数据。

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Plans

Features
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Can't focus? Plans helps you work in short, distraction-free sessions — so you actually finish what you start. A minimal focus timer with built-in task management. No clutter, no complexity — just you and your work. ——— WHY PLANS? ——— » Visual Focus Timer — Color-coded progress that shows exactly how much time remains. Stay in the zone without checking your phone. » Simple Task Management — Create and complete tasks with a tap. No folders, no tags, no setup. » Zen Mode — Block everything out. Pure silence, pure focus. » Focus & Flow — A distraction-free design that keeps your current priority front and center. » Home Screen Widgets — See your tasks and timer without even opening the app. » Just Works — Open it, set a timer, get things done. ——— PLANS PREMIUM ——— Unlock unlimited tasks, exclusive themes, and advanced customization. Monthly, yearly, or lifetime — your choice. ——— Questions or feedback? roman.ioscode@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shorthaired-tortoise-94b.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-301245c8ad8980bdb65ff572bd33177a Payment charged to iTunes Account at purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled 24 hours before renewal date. Manage in Apple ID Account Settings.

Screenshots

Sparks3 screens
Plans4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sparks at none against Plans's 3. Plans's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 26 months) and device support. On price and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Plans sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Sparks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sparks ships an update every 26 months, Plans every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Sparks versus Plans: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparksPlans
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 5 days — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer建辉 贾Roman Herasymov

In-app purchases

None

Sparks

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Plans

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Sparks free?
Sparks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plans free?
Plans is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, Sparks or Plans?
Sparks ships an update every 26 months, and Plans every 5 days. Most recently, Sparks was updated on October 8, 2026 and Plans on October 15, 2026.

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