# Spanarc vs Afterthought

The clearest difference is rating: Afterthought at 5.0 against Spanarc's 4.8. Afterthought also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 92%). Spanarc's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spanarc sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Afterthought sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Afterthought holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spanarc has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Spanarc's written reviews are positive against 100% of Afterthought's.

Spanarc ships an update every 5 days, Afterthought every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spanarc | Afterthought |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spanarc-calendar-at-a-glance/id6748696875/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterthought-voice-notes/id6758908457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [快 余](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826906697) | [Toco Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097814606) |

## What reviewers say

### Spanarc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spanarc-calendar-at-a-glance/id6748696875)

This app offers a visually organized approach to managing your schedule and tasks. It focuses on clarity and a calm interface to help you prioritize what matters, reducing procrastination and missed commitments. Designed for busy individuals, it provides reliable reminders and a streamlined workflow.

**Highlights:** Calm, readable interface, Visual timeline for tasks and events, Reliable reminders, Light flow between notes, to-dos, and planning, Emphasis on personal rhythm, Apple ecosystem integration, Privacy-focused design

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pass (Promo Edition) | $6.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pass | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription (Promo Edition) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Spanarc Lifetime Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


### Afterthought

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterthought-voice-notes/id6758908457)

Effortlessly transform spoken thoughts into actionable items like notes, reminders, and calendar events. This app integrates with your favorite productivity tools, allowing you to capture ideas naturally and organize them into collections for easy review.

**Highlights:** Voice-to-action conversion, Integration with productivity apps, Organize notes into collections, Search by voice or text, Long-form recording (Sessions), On-device transcription and AI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Afterthought Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Afterthought Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spanarc free?

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

### Is Afterthought free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spanarc or Afterthought?

Afterthought is rated higher. Spanarc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Afterthought averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Spanarc or Afterthought have ads?

Neither Spanarc nor Afterthought shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spanarc or Afterthought?

Spanarc ships an update every 5 days, and Afterthought every 3 days. Most recently, Spanarc was updated on October 30, 2026 and Afterthought on November 9, 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.*