Comparison

Plans.lol vs OrbNote

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

Head to head
About

Plans.lol

This app combines task management with the Pomodoro technique in a playful interface. It helps users stay focused and organized on their iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro technique integration
  • Task management
  • Playful interface
  • iOS compatible
  • Supports Apple Watch
Features
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plans.lol is a fun and productive iOS app that combines task management with the Pomodoro technique, all wrapped up in a playful interface.

About

OrbNote

This app offers a chat-style notebook for Apple devices, allowing users to capture text, images, recordings, and files in a timeline format. Organize notes manually or with AI suggestions, and sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Highlights
  • Chat-style note capture
  • Support for text, images, audio, files
  • AI-powered organization suggestions
  • Cross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
  • Local-first storage
  • Password-protected threads (Pro)
  • Expiring messages (Pro)
Features
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Capture the thought first. OrbNote is a chat-style notebook designed for Apple devices. Text, images, recordings, files, and checklists can all enter the same timeline like messages. You do not need to choose a folder first or design a complete structure while an idea is still forming. Put it in Quick Jot, then organize it manually or ask AI for suggestions when the right place becomes clear. Capture like messaging Every note is a message, naturally preserving its time and context. Quick Jot Not sure where something belongs? Capture it first and organize it later. AI organization · Pro AI can suggest a suitable group and Thread and explain why. Accept or ignore each suggestion, or explicitly enable automatic organization. Text, images, audio, and files Keep different types of content in the same context. Pro adds automatic transcription and search across text in images (OCR), voice transcripts, attachment names, and full article text. Across Apple devices Capture on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and keep everything in sync with your own iCloud account. With Pro, you can also record from Apple Watch. Local-first Regular notes are stored on your devices first, with no separate OrbNote content account required. AI features are optional and run only when you use them. Privacy and control Protect important Threads with a password lock (Pro) and let time-sensitive messages expire automatically (Pro). On Mac, export notes as Markdown with original attachments. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Plans.lol3 screens
OrbNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plans.lol at none against OrbNote's 2. OrbNote's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. OrbNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Plans.lol asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Plans.lol against 5.0 for OrbNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plans.lol ships an update every 3 months, OrbNote every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Plans.lol versus OrbNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlans.lolOrbNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher Sivori志远 郭

Customer experience

Plans.lol

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OrbNote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Plans.lol

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OrbNote

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Membership$2.991 Month
  • Pro Membership$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Plans.lol free?
Plans.lol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OrbNote free?
OrbNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plans.lol or OrbNote?
Plans.lol and OrbNote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Plans.lol or OrbNote have ads?
Neither Plans.lol nor OrbNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plans.lol or OrbNote?
Plans.lol ships an update every 3 months, and OrbNote every 11 days. Most recently, Plans.lol was updated on October 24, 2026 and OrbNote on October 31, 2026.

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