# vCalc vs Project Planner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Project Planner at 80% against vCalc's 29%. Project Planner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). vCalc's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 18) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. vCalc sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Project Planner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Project Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of vCalc's written reviews are positive against 80% of Project Planner's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | vCalc | Project Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vcalc-hidden-and-secure-folder/id6730115534/reviews) | **[4.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-planner-milestones/id6737195092/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keyur Kyada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689935601) | [Yassine Zeriouh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299539816) |

## What reviewers say

### vCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vcalc-hidden-and-secure-folder/id6730115534)

Securely hide your photos, videos, documents, and notes with password protection. This app offers a private web browser and trash recovery, with options to change the app icon for enhanced discretion. Millions trust it to keep their sensitive files hidden.

**Highlights:** Password protected app entry, Hide photos, videos, and documents, Private web browser, Trash recovery, Change app icon, Custom albums, Notes feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Privacy Plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Privacy Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Vault Pro | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Secure Vault | $9.99 | per year |
| Half-Year Privacy Shield | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### Project Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-planner-milestones/id6737195092)

Manage multiple projects and track their progress with a focus on independent development. Break down large goals into actionable tasks and organize your workflow with customizable tags and a clean interface. Ideal for solo creators and indie developers.

**Highlights:** Flexible task management, Smart tagging system, Customizable color-coded tags, Visual progress tracking, Backlog management, Distraction-free interface

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is vCalc free?

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

### Is Project Planner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, vCalc or Project Planner?

Project Planner is rated higher. vCalc averages 4.5 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Project Planner averages 4.9 from 18 ratings.

### Do vCalc or Project Planner have ads?

vCalc shows ads; Project Planner does not.

### Which is updated more often, vCalc or Project Planner?

vCalc ships an update every 5 days, and Project Planner every 5 days. Most recently, vCalc was updated on October 24, 2026 and Project Planner on October 24, 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.*