Comparison

Sheet Notes vs North Planner

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

Head to head
About

Sheet Notes

Features
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Sheet Notes: Notes in a Grid Sheet Notes is a flexible workspace for people who find linear documents too restrictive and spreadsheets too rigid. It organizes your ideas into a grid where every cell acts as a Markdown-ready canvas. How it works: * Grid Layout: Move beyond lists. Structure projects and data in a layout that follows your thought process. * Full Markdown: Use rich text, headers, code blocks, and images within any cell. * Seamless Sync: Works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud, with an optional GitHub sync for version control and sync to other platforms like Windows. * Privacy First: Your data stays on your device. It’s fast, works offline, and doesn’t track you. * Customization: Choose from themes like Midnight or Sand, or build your own to suit your workflow. It’s a simple, non-linear way to keep your research, writing, and planning organized without the overhead of a complex database.

About

North Planner

Features
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North Planner helps you organize your week and focus on what matters. Build a library of reusable tasks, turn them into plans, visualize your week and stay consistent with smart reminders. FEATURES β€’ Library Create reusable tasks and organize them by category. β€’ Planning Schedule tasks for specific dates or recurring weekly plans. β€’ Weekly View See your entire week in one place and keep track of upcoming work. β€’ Priorities Mark tasks as Normal, Important or Urgent. β€’ Reminders Receive notifications and daily summaries to stay on track. β€’ Insights Review your progress and improve your planning habits over time. North Planner was designed for people who want a simple and focused way to plan their week without unnecessary complexity. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gcamon.com/north-planner-privacy/

Screenshots

Sheet Notes4 screens
North Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sheet Notes at none against North Planner's 1. North Planner's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. North Planner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Sheet Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Sheet Notes versus North Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSheet NotesNorth Planner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.118.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDan Olov HyllengrenGabriel Campos Monteiro

In-app purchases

None

Sheet Notes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

North Planner

Subscriptions1
  • North Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Sheet Notes free?
Sheet Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is North Planner free?
North Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sheet Notes or North Planner have ads?
Neither Sheet Notes nor North Planner shows ads.

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