Plans.lol vs OrbNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Pomodoro technique integration
- Task management
- Playful interface
- iOS compatible
- Supports Apple Watch
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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.
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.
- 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)
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Plans.lol | OrbNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Sivori | 志远 郭 |
Customer experience
Plans.lol
OrbNote
In-app purchases
Plans.lol
No in-app purchases
OrbNote
- Pro Membership$2.991 Month
- Pro Membership$29.991 Year









