Comparison

Penguin Planner vs Loopless GTD

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

Head to head
About

Penguin Planner

Visually plan your day by drawing tasks directly onto a continuous timeline. Effortlessly adjust task durations, move groups of activities, and copy routines. This app offers a clear, actionable view of your schedule, helping you take control of your time.

Highlights
  • Continuous timeline planning
  • Draw tasks directly on timeline
  • Move and resize tasks easily
  • Copy/paste tasks and groups
  • Flexible repeating tasks
  • Reminders and alerts
  • Marine and Light themes
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Plan your day by drawing tasks directly onto a continuous timeline. See your schedule take shape as you plan. Stretch tasks to match the time they really need, move whole groups when plans shift, and copy routines exactly where you point. Instead of juggling a to-do list and a calendar, build a schedule you can actually see. FEATURES • Continuous timeline that flows naturally across days • Draw tasks directly on the timeline • Move multiple tasks together in a single action • Copy and paste individual tasks or entire groups • Resize tasks visually with minute-level precision • Flexible repeating tasks • Reminders and special alerts • Marine and Light timeline themes • Built-in Penguin Academy lessons Whether you're organizing your daily routine, planning projects, or using time blocking to stay focused, Penguin Planner helps you see your schedule clearly and stay in control of what matters most. Because planning isn't about chasing your schedule. It's about taking control of your time. A new way to plan. Terms of Use: https://penguinplanner.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://penguinplanner.com/privacy

About

Loopless GTD

Features
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Loopless aims to be the perfect app for GTD, base on David Allen's concept to capture, organize, process, track, and review your open loops.

Screenshots

Penguin Planner4 screens
Loopless GTD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loopless GTD at none against Penguin Planner's 2. Loopless GTD also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Penguin Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Loopless GTD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Penguin Planner ships an update every 8 days, Loopless GTD every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Penguin Planner versus Loopless GTD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenguin PlannerLoopless GTD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB176 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles TorosianShubhi Jain

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Penguin Planner

Subscriptions2
  • Penguin Planner Pro Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Penguin Planner Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Loopless GTD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Penguin Planner free?
Penguin Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loopless GTD free?
Loopless GTD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Penguin Planner or Loopless GTD have ads?
Neither Penguin Planner nor Loopless GTD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Penguin Planner or Loopless GTD?
Penguin Planner ships an update every 8 days, and Loopless GTD every 3 days. Most recently, Penguin Planner was updated on September 19, 2026 and Loopless GTD on September 5, 2026.

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