Sureplan vs PlanningInSync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sureplan
Simplify event coordination for parties, dinners, and trips. Avoid the chaos of group chats and spreadsheets by using this app to manage RSVPs and details effortlessly.
- Event coordination
- RSVP management
- Stress-free planning
- Group chat alternative
- Spreadsheet alternative
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Birthday parties, dinners, trips, gatherings, or any event where you need to know who's showing up. Stop juggling group chats and spreadsheets. Download SurePlan and make event planning stress-free.
PlanningInSync
Organize any event, from small parties to large celebrations. Manage RSVPs, assign tasks, coordinate food, and share memories with guests and helpers. Guests can respond via a simple link without needing an app.
- Unlimited event creation
- Guest RSVP management
- Real-time collaboration with helpers
- Task and food coordination
- Shared photo and video gallery
- Private and ad-free experience
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PlanningInSync is the all-in-one event planning app for organizing gatherings of any size — from backyard BBQs and birthday parties to weddings and multi-day celebrations. Manage RSVPs, coordinate helpers, assign tasks, organize food, and share memories — all in one place. Guests can RSVP instantly from their browser with no app download required. Plan smarter. Stay organized. Enjoy your event. EVENT PLANNING Create unlimited events with custom names, dates, locations, and icons. Set countdown timers and keep every detail organized in one clean dashboard. Plan on your own or invite trusted helpers to collaborate in real time. GUEST MANAGEMENT & RSVPs Send guests a simple shareable link. No account or app download required. Guests can RSVP with their name, party size, dietary preferences, and more. See live RSVP updates the moment responses come in. HELPERS & REAL-TIME COLLABORATION Invite friends or family as co-organizers. Helpers can manage tasks, coordinate food items, track RSVPs, and update progress — all synced instantly. Guests can even volunteer to help directly from their RSVP page. TASKS & FOOD COORDINATION Create organized task lists and potluck-style food lists. Assign items, track completion status, and monitor budget versus actual spending. Prevent duplicate dishes and last-minute confusion. SHARED PHOTO & VIDEO GALLERY Capture memories together in a private shared gallery. Guests and helpers can upload photos and videos in original quality. Media is securely stored and managed automatically, with notifications before any cleanup. PRIVATE & AD-FREE No ads. No data selling. Your event details and guest information stay yours. PlanningInSync is built with privacy and data security in mind. PRICING Free Plan • Unlimited personal events • 2 free shared (collaborative) events with full RSVP, task, and gallery access Start for free — no credit card required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://planninginsync.com/legal/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sureplan at none against PlanningInSync's 5. Sureplan also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). PlanningInSync's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. PlanningInSync sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Sureplan asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sureplan against 5.0 for PlanningInSync. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
Sureplan ships an update monthly, PlanningInSync every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sureplan | PlanningInSync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iftekar Hossain | ILLYRIA SOLUTIONS LLC |
Customer experience
Sureplan
PlanningInSync
In-app purchases
Sureplan
No in-app purchases
PlanningInSync
- Annual Plan - 6 Shared Events$6.991 Year
- Storage Boost - 1GB$0.99
- Single Shared Event$1.99
- Storage Boost - 5GB$2.99
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- Storage Boost - 15GB$5.99
