Commonplace vs GroupVote Event Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Commonplace
This app reimagines the historical Commonplace Book for modern thinkers. It offers a private, distraction-free space to curate and recall profound insights, quotes, and observations. Intelligent recall features help you remember what you've saved, fostering deeper understanding and communication.
- Curate quotes and observations
- Intelligent recall and testing
- Distraction-free writing interface
- Privacy-first architecture
- Beautiful typography and dark mode
- Organize and capture ideas effortlessly
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We are drowning in content, but starving for wisdom. For centuries, history’s greatest minds —from Marcus Aurelius to Virginia Woolf — kept a "Commonplace Book." It was a central archive to curate the quotes, anecdotes, and observations that shaped their worldview and cultivated their wisdom. But today, we have lost this practice. We consume more than ever, but retain less. Our most profound insights are buried in screenshot folders, lost in generic "Notes" apps, or forgotten in the infinite scroll. Commonplace is the return to depth. We have reimagined the historical Commonplace Book for the modern thinker and communicator. We combined the tactile beauty of a personal library with the power of digital recall. WHY COMMONPLACE? - A Sanctuary, Not a Feed Social media is designed to be forgotten. Commonplace is designed to be kept. We replaced the cluttered list view with a calm, editorial-style interface that gives weight and dignity to the words that resonate with you. - Curate, Don't Just Collect. A library is of little use if you never visit it. Unlike a standard notebook, Commonplace uses intelligent recall to gently surface and test you on past entries, ensuring the wisdom you curate today is remembered tomorrow. - A Quiet Place to Think. Beautiful typography on warm cream paper, with a dark mode for late-night reading. When you enter the Writer, the interface fades away — no toolbars, no distractions. Just you and the ideas you want to capture. - For Thinkers & Communicators. Whether you are writing a speech, leading a team, or journaling for clarity, your best ideas are now at your fingertips. Capture instantly; organize effortlessly. • Private & Timeless. Your mind belongs to you. Commonplace is built with a privacy-first architecture. No ads, no tracking, or notifications. Just a quiet space for your thoughts. Start building your collection. Join the tradition. Download Commonplace today.
GroupVote Event Planner
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Make group plans without scattered messages and confusing polls. GroupVote Event Planner keeps ideas, votes, comments, and shared details together in one organized event. CREATE AND SHARE EVENTS Create an event, invite friends or family through iCloud sharing, and let everyone contribute. SUGGEST ACTIVITIES Add activity ideas with notes, photos, and documents. Each suggestion clearly shows who added it. VOTE TOGETHER Vote for any number of activities, remove your vote whenever you change your mind, and see the group favorites rise in the rankings. KEEP THE CONVERSATION ORGANIZED Add comments directly to an activity so decisions stay connected to the idea being discussed. STAY IN SYNC Changes are shared through iCloud, so invited members can see new activities, votes, comments, and updates across their devices. YOU STAY IN CONTROL Manage the activities you create, report inappropriate shared content, and remove an event from your own list without deleting it for everyone else. GroupVote is ideal for trips, parties, family outings, dinners, clubs, and any group that wants a simple way to choose what to do together. An iCloud account and internet connection are required for sharing and synchronization.
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Verdict
Commonplace and GroupVote Event Planner are too close to call on the numbers: across 3 compared parameters — price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Commonplace | GroupVote Event Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Connolly | FERNANDO DIAZ DE BRITO |
In-app purchases
Commonplace
No in-app purchases
GroupVote Event Planner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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