# Flash Notes vs North Planner

Flash Notes and North Planner are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Flash Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and North Planner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flash Notes ships an update weekly, North Planner every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Notes | North Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [馨洁龙 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872415712) | [Gabriel Campos Monteiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781950784) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-notes-idea-cards-and-memo/id6759559652)

Capture fleeting thoughts instantly and organize them effortlessly. This app uses AI to help your ideas evolve and discover new connections, transforming scattered notes into valuable knowledge. Review your inspirations in new ways and gain visual insights into your creative process.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast note capture via widgets and Siri, Categorize with 3 card types and color tags, Inbox-style processing with swipe gestures, Link related cards for idea evolution, AI-powered memory cards for insights, Serendipitous review via flashcard carousel, Multi-view options and visual insights

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlashNote-Pro(Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| FlashNote-Pro(Quarterly) | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| FlashNote-Pro(One‑time purchase) | $4.99 | one-time |


### North Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/north-planner/id6781950602)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| North Premium | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Notes free?

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

### Is North Planner free?

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

### Do Flash Notes or North Planner have ads?

Neither Flash Notes nor North Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flash Notes or North Planner?

Flash Notes ships an update weekly, and North Planner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flash Notes was updated on October 31, 2026 and North Planner 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.*