Comparison

Protocol Tracker vs Orger

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

Head to head
About

Protocol Tracker

Features
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Protocol Tracker is a compressed version of Emacs Org Mode and Bullet Journalling workflows. It stores all user data on the device, making using this app lightning fast and internet-free. It is intended to eliminate the burden of making todo lists and the annoyance of the limited features of other popular iOS task and habit trackers. It also combines into one platform unique tasks and repeating habits, making it the only app you need to use to access all of your to-do information. With detailed habit data storage, this app is perfect for tracking calories, workouts, complex procedures, health protocols, and more.

About

Orger

Features
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Orger brings your org-mode files, Apple Calendar, and Reminders together in one planner. Read and edit your .org files from a folder you choose in Files. PLAN YOUR DAY β€’ Browse today, your week, or your month alongside Apple Calendar events. β€’ Use Agenda presets for upcoming tasks, priorities, habits, and completed items. β€’ Capture tasks quickly and organize them in Inbox. β€’ Browse files and their heading outlines. WORK WITH YOUR ORG FILES Edit task states, dates, priorities, tags, and notes. Orger preserves org-mode structure and checks for external changes when saving edits. Your files remain in the folder you choose. APPLE INTEGRATION Display Calendar events and Reminders alongside org tasks. Calendar and Reminders permissions are optional. FULL ACCESS A one-time purchase unlocks Agenda text search, formatted export, Focus Timer sessions with saved time history, and additional color themes. Full Access has an introductory US price of $7.99; local prices are shown in the app. Optional coffee tips support development and do not unlock features. The planner, Agenda browsing, capture, Manual Clock, Calendar and Reminders integration, habits, notifications, widgets, and one connected org folder are free. YOUR DATA Orger processes your org files, Calendar events, and Reminders on device. No Orger account, analytics, advertising, or developer-operated sync server. Available for iPhone and iPad running iOS 17 or later. Support and Privacy Policy are available in Settings.

Screenshots

Protocol Tracker3 screens
Orger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Protocol Tracker at none against Orger's 4. Orger's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Orger sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Protocol Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Protocol Tracker versus Orger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtocol TrackerOrger
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS2617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFinnian MurphyTobler Consultant LLC

In-app purchases

None

Protocol Tracker

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Orger

One-time4
  • Orger Small Tip$2.99
  • Orger Medium Tip$4.99
  • Orger Full Access$7.99
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  • Orger Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Protocol Tracker free?
Protocol Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orger free?
Orger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Protocol Tracker or Orger have ads?
Neither Protocol Tracker nor Orger shows ads.

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