# iPlan Today vs Cycle Reminder

The clearest difference is ads: iPlan Today at none against Cycle Reminder's shown. iPlan Today also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). Cycle Reminder's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iPlan Today sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Cycle Reminder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cycle Reminder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPlan Today has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iPlan Today ships an update every 2 days, Cycle Reminder every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPlan Today | Cycle Reminder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplan-today-pencil-planner/id6759065461/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycle-reminder/id6762425034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DEEP P PATEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876612524) | [Yin Ni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894123019) |

## What reviewers say

### iPlan Today

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplan-today-pencil-planner/id6759065461)

This digital planner allows you to write, draw, and organize your life with a paper-like interface. Track habits, set goals, and manage schedules with customizable notebooks and templates. Syncs across devices and integrates with your existing calendars and reminders.

**Highlights:** Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly planning views, Handwriting and drawing with Apple Pencil support, Customizable habit tracking with visual streaks, Goal setting with flowchart-style breakdown, Unlimited notebooks with custom templates, iCloud sync across devices, Apple Calendar and Reminders integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Premium | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |


### Cycle Reminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cycle-reminder/id6762425034)

This app visually tracks recurring tasks with a progress ring that shifts color as time passes through 'rest,' 'can-do,' and 'must-do' stages. It provides local notifications and alarms, allowing tasks to be paused and resumed. All data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Visual progress rings for tasks, Three-stage timed durations (Rest, Can-Do, Must-Do), Local notifications and alarms, Pause and resume tasks, Swipe to delete, drag to reorder, Local data storage, no account needed

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPlan Today free?

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

### Is Cycle Reminder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iPlan Today or Cycle Reminder?

Cycle Reminder is rated higher. iPlan Today averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Cycle Reminder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iPlan Today or Cycle Reminder have ads?

Cycle Reminder shows ads; iPlan Today does not.

### Which is updated more often, iPlan Today or Cycle Reminder?

iPlan Today ships an update every 2 days, and Cycle Reminder every 3 weeks. Most recently, iPlan Today was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cycle Reminder on October 31, 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.*