# Skift vs Biona

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Skift at 15.1 against Biona's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skift sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Biona sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Skift ships an update every 3 weeks, Biona every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skift | Biona |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biona-offline-planner/id6766897619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Haug](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856248524) | [Omar Jadiani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896335529) |

## What reviewers say

### Skift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skift-mental-load/id6758950118)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skift Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Skift Exclusive AI | $9.99 | per month |
| Skift Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Skift Exclusive | $99.99 | per year |
| Skift AI Assistant pay as you go | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skift Premium Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### Biona

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biona-offline-planner/id6766897619)

This offline planner helps you manage your day, organize tasks, track goals, and log your mood privately. It offers a simple, clutter-free experience without requiring an account or internet connection.

**Highlights:** Offline functionality, No account required, Task management, Goal tracking, Mood logging, Integrated dashboard

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Biona Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skift free?

Skift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Biona free?

Biona is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Skift or Biona have ads?

Neither Skift nor Biona shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Skift or Biona?

Skift ships an update every 3 weeks, and Biona every 2 weeks. Most recently, Skift was updated on November 5, 2026 and Biona on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*