Comparison

Planote vs MyBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Planote

This app helps you organize your schedule, tasks, and thoughts with a visually appealing interface. It offers features like visual note-taking with image insertion, subtask management, and smart daily planning with time blocking. Enjoy a distraction-free, ad-free experience designed to boost your productivity.

Highlights
  • Visual note-taking with image insertion
  • Subtask management for projects
  • Smart daily planning with time blocking
  • Priority-based to-do list
  • Habit and routine tracking
  • Seamless export of notes and logs
Features
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Design Your Day. Focus Your Mind. Stop juggling multiple apps. Start living with intention. Planote is a unified productivity space that brings harmony to your schedule, tasks, and ideas. It's more than a checklist — it's a refined workspace where elegance meets efficiency. No ads. No distractions. Just focus. Plan – Visual Timeline Turn chaos into clarity with an intelligent timeline. Drag, drop, and organize your day. See everything at a glance. Align your calendar with your goals — effortlessly. Do – Smart Task Management Master your to-dos with priority-based sorting, habit tracking, and custom reminders. Every completed task delivers satisfying haptic and visual feedback. You'll actually enjoy getting things done. Create – Notes & Ideation A digital canvas that feels like paper. Sketch, annotate, or journal with Apple Pencil. Combine text, subtasks, and images in one seamless flow. Capture inspiration before it slips away. Why Planote Stands Out No ads, no pop-ups — completely distraction-free Premium aesthetics with fluid animations Reliable sync across all your devices Tactile haptic feedback for every interaction Perfect for Professionals, students, creatives, and minimalists who want a clutter-free path to peak daily performance. Experience productivity, beautifully refined. Download Planote today. If you have any suggestions or questions while using Planote, please contact us at planotefeedback@outlook.com and we will respond within a short time. Privacy Policy https://sites.google.com/view/planote-privacy-policy Terms of Use https://sites.google.com/view/planote-terms-of-use

About

MyBuddy

Features
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Small tools. Big help. Turn photos into PDFs, copy text from images, protect private details, and remember the little things. MyBuddy brings useful everyday tools together in one calm, easy-to-use app. PHOTOS & DOCUMENTS • Create a PDF from photos in your chosen order. • Scan paper documents. • Merge PDFs, extract pages, and reorder or rotate them. • Compress and resize images. • Convert HEIC photos to JPG. TEXT & PRIVACY • Extract text from photos and screenshots. • Edit recognized text, copy it, share it, or save it as a text file. • Cover private details on images before sharing. • Keep your original files while saving new results. EVERYDAY HELP • Scan and create QR codes. • Convert units, calculate dates, and split bills. • Make quick checklists. • Use timers, a stopwatch, and focus sessions. • Keep secure notes and generate passwords. REMEMBER WHAT MATTERS • Set reminders for everyday tasks. • Remember what to bring or pick up. • Track where you put important things. • Get reminders to reply later or use something before its expiry date. MADE TO FEEL SIMPLE Find tools quickly with search, organize your Home shortcuts, and return to recently used tools. Choose English or Vietnamese, with light and dark themes. Photo, PDF, and text processing happens on your device. No account is required for the core tools. Some features and higher usage limits require MyBuddy Pro. A little less effort. A little more done. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://buddyapp.net/my-buddy-privacy

Screenshots

Planote4 screens
MyBuddy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Planote at 4 against MyBuddy's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Planote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MyBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planote ships an update every 2 weeks, MyBuddy every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Planote versus MyBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanoteMyBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFocus On Timetable Schedule GroupHoa Bui Duy

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Planote

Subscriptions4
  • Planote Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Planote Yearly$6.991 Year
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  • annual subscription$6.991 Year
One-time2
  • Limited-time event$8.99
  • Planote Pro$12.99
2 purchases

MyBuddy

Subscriptions1
  • My Buddy Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • My Buddy Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Planote free?
Planote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyBuddy free?
MyBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Planote or MyBuddy have ads?
Neither Planote nor MyBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Planote or MyBuddy?
Planote ships an update every 2 weeks, and MyBuddy every 4 weeks. Most recently, Planote was updated on October 25, 2026 and MyBuddy on October 31, 2026.

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