Comparison

Plan Smarter vs Monkeyless

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

Head to head
About

Plan Smarter

Features
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Plan Smarter: Your Ultimate Task Planning and Time Management Companion Transform the way you manage your time and tasks with Plan Smarter, the revolutionary mobile app designed to enhance your productivity and keep you on track. Whether you're a student juggling assignments, a professional balancing work projects, or anyone in between, Plan Smarter is here to help you plan smarter, not harder. Disclaimer: Plan Smarter is designed to assist with personal task management and time planning. While it aims to help improve productivity and organization, individual results may vary. The app does not replace professional time management or organizational advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Plan Smarter is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. By using this app, you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy.

About

Monkeyless

This app helps you reduce phone addiction by incorporating mindfulness before opening distracting applications. It offers guided meditations, personalized screen time analysis, and habit-building plans to foster healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • Meditate to unlock apps
  • Guided meditations
  • Screen time analysis
  • Habit building plans
  • Progress tracking
  • Micro-mindfulness exercises
Features
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Monkeyless is a mindfulness screen time app that helps you end phone addiction by meditating before opening distracting apps. Here’s how: Meditate to unlock – our soft app blocking feature creates a mindful moment before distractions begin. Take a short breath before opening certain apps. No more autopilot to distracting apps. Daily guided meditations – access guided meditations and micro-mindfulness exercises to reset your mind daily. Turn insight into action – get personalized screen time analysis to uncover patterns, triggers, and areas for growth. Build better habits – choose from science-backed habit plans designed to help you dismantle addictive phone behaviors and build mindful ones. Track your transformation – a clear, encouraging progress system keeps you motivated as you build mindfulness and intention into every tap. Try all features free during your trial. After the trial, access requires a subscription. We believe mindful tools should be accessible - if cost is a barrier, reach out. We’re here to help. Join 10 000+ users who have already liberated themselves. The average person spends over 6 hours a day on their phone. What about you? The root cause? Low mindfulness. It’s so easy to open Instagram or TikTok and, hours later, realize you’ve lost track of time. Hours have passed by. Your mind is on autopilot. East Asian philosophy describes this as the "Monkey Mind" - restless and mindlessly jumping from one thing to another. Like every addiction, breaking the habit seems like fighting uphill against yourself. And harsh measures such as blocking apps, or setting time limits never seem to work in the long run. Monkeyless takes a radically different approach. Why? 1. The root cause of doomscrolling is the restless "Monkey Mind," shaped by years of conditioning toward constant distractions such as your phone. 2. The only solution lies in calming this same mind with mindfulness. Simply blocking apps or setting time limits, like most screen time apps do, don't address the root issue. 3. Cultivate mindfulness with meditation. Combine pragmatism with optimism. You don't have to be a monk to do this - but hey, we always welcome you to join us. Science? Using mindfulness backed by science, we make it easier to break these habits in a lasting way. Meditation has been proven to effectively help in dismantling addictive behaviors. For instance, a study on Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) found that mindfulness training was associated with a reduction in relapse rates among individuals, and it could help manage stress-induced addictive behaviour​. Other research on MBRP and similar approaches has shown reductions in relapse, emotional distress, and impulses. Ancient wisdom from thousands of years ago is still highly relevant today. Change with Monkeyless, break free from the Monkey Mind forever. AI Transparency Notice: Monkeyless uses artificial intelligence to assist in creating the audio tracks for our guided meditations. All meditation scripts are written by humans. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions): https://www.monkeyless.app/faq Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://monkeyless.app/privacy-policy.html Our special thanks goes to the book: The Mind Illuminated by Culadasa. Some of the teachings in this app are inspired by this.

Screenshots

Plan Smarter4 screens
Monkeyless4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plan Smarter at none against Monkeyless's 10. Plan Smarter also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads 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. Monkeyless sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Plan Smarter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Plan Smarter versus Monkeyless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlan SmarterMonkeyless
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (118 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—81.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—118 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB206 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCoding Minds, Inc.Monkeyless

In-app purchases

None

Plan Smarter

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Monkeyless

Subscriptions10
  • Monkeyless Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Monkeyless Pro Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monkeyless Pro$11.991 Year
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  • Monkeyless Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Monkeyless Pro Monthly1 Month trial$17.991 Month
  • Monkeyless Pro Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Monkeyless Pro Annual$34.991 Year
  • Monkeyless Pro7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Monkeyless Pro7 Days trial$72.991 Year
  • Monkeyless Pro Annual$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Plan Smarter free?
Plan Smarter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monkeyless free?
Monkeyless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plan Smarter or Monkeyless have ads?
Neither Plan Smarter nor Monkeyless shows ads.

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