# Solid Planner vs Amber

The clearest difference is price: Solid Planner at Free against Amber's $2.99. Solid Planner also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 2). Amber's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On review sentiment, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Solid Planner is free to download; Amber costs $2.99 up front. Solid Planner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Amber asks for nothing beyond the download.

Amber holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solid Planner has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Solid Planner ships an update monthly, Amber fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solid Planner | Amber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solid-planner-timer-plus-agenda/id6499594033/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amber-simple-markdown/id6760438057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 20 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solid Apps S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653740418) | [DONGWOOK LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871320322) |

## What reviewers say

### Solid Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solid-planner-timer-plus-agenda/id6499594033)

This app helps you plan your day with a simple timer and agenda. It offers an AI review of your week, providing stats and insights to help you achieve your goals. Purchase it once to own it forever.

**Highlights:** Daily timer with task management, Goal pursuit tracking, AI weekly review and stats, One-time purchase, no subscriptions, Cross-device support (Mac, iPhone, iPad)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock this app (lifetime) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock ALL 10 Solid Apps (lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |


### Amber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amber-simple-markdown/id6760438057)

A Markdown notes app designed for efficient writing and a clear reading experience. Organize notes in folders, search your library, and sync across Apple devices. Includes built-in tutorials for easy onboarding.

**Highlights:** Markdown styling as you type, Folder organization, Fast writing and calm reading view, Search across library, Photo attachments, iCloud syncing across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solid Planner free?

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

### Is Amber free?

Amber costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solid Planner or Amber?

Amber is rated higher. Solid Planner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Amber averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Solid Planner or Amber have ads?

Neither Solid Planner nor Amber shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solid Planner or Amber?

Solid Planner ships an update monthly, and Amber fortnightly. Most recently, Solid Planner was updated on September 27, 2026 and Amber on September 29, 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.*