# PlanThat vs To Do Machine

The clearest difference is update cadence: PlanThat at every 5 days against To Do Machine's every 2 weeks. PlanThat also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlanThat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and To Do Machine sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PlanThat against 5.0 for To Do Machine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

PlanThat ships an update every 5 days, To Do Machine every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlanThat | To Do Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planthat-shared-planner/id6759481973/reviews) | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-machine/id6770824708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 29 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zackery Griffin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878923850) | [Electric Lantern LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059775537) |

## What reviewers say

### PlanThat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planthat-shared-planner/id6759481973)

Organize your events and to-dos on a single, simple timeline. Easily share plans with others, get real RSVPs, and integrate with existing calendars. Focus on what's next with a streamlined view and helpful reminders.

**Highlights:** Single timeline view, Focus Mode for clarity, Family and group sharing, Calendar integration, RSVP functionality, To-do deadlines and reminders, Live weather and drive time

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlanThat+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PlanThat+ Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| PlanThat+ LifeTime | $119.99 | one-time |


### To Do Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-machine/id6770824708)

Design your ideal productivity system with this highly customizable task manager. It adapts to your unique workflow using natural language commands and AI organization. Seamlessly syncs across Mac and iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Natural language task creation, AI-powered organization, Customizable views (list, kanban, calendar), Invent custom statuses and fields, Two-way calendar sync, Instant cross-device sync, Personalized productivity system assessment

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $7.99 | per month |
| To Do Machine Max | $19.99 | per month |
| Standard - 3 Months | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| Welcome Price | $44.99 | per year |
| To Do Machine - Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| To Do Machine Max - Annual | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlanThat free?

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

### Is To Do Machine free?

To Do Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PlanThat or To Do Machine?

PlanThat and To Do Machine are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 9 ratings respectively.

### Do PlanThat or To Do Machine have ads?

Neither PlanThat nor To Do Machine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlanThat or To Do Machine?

PlanThat ships an update every 5 days, and To Do Machine every 2 weeks. Most recently, PlanThat was updated on October 24, 2026 and To Do Machine 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.*