# Acumen vs Needsy

The clearest difference is ads: Needsy at none against Acumen's shown. Acumen's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Acumen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Needsy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Acumen | Needsy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acumen-daily-planner/id6744122934/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 67 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jaheim Archibald](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806165942) | [Alptekin Gok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879240398) |

## What reviewers say

### Acumen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acumen-daily-planner/id6744122934)

This app automatically creates a balanced schedule by analyzing task effort and enjoyment. It uses a mathematical algorithm to optimize task placement, helping users stay productive and motivated throughout their day.

**Highlights:** Smart scheduling algorithm, Checklists and reminders, Productivity analytics, AI-powered weekly reports, Google Calendar integration, Gamified achievements

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acumen Premium (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Acumen Premium (Yearly) | $54.99 | per year |
| Acumen Premium (Lifetime) | $74.99 | one-time |


### Needsy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needsy-chapter-planner/id6763647800)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Plus Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Acumen free?

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

### Is Needsy free?

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

### Do Acumen or Needsy have ads?

Acumen shows ads; Needsy does not.

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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.*