# Plan vs CardGate

Plan and CardGate 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. Plan sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per month and CardGate sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plan ships an update weekly, CardGate every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plan | CardGate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardgate-learn-then-scroll/id6761844846/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nolan Janssens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883421773) | [Adrian Scheibelhut](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891737078) |

## What reviewers say

### Plan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plan-fast/id6760242043)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abonnement Premium 1 Mois | $17.99 | per month |


### CardGate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardgate-learn-then-scroll/id6761844846)

Transform phone distractions into study motivation by blocking distracting apps until you pass a quiz. Import or generate flashcards, track your progress, and regain control of your screen time.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Flashcard import (Anki, CSV), AI flashcard generation, Customizable quiz modes, Earn Time mode, Progress tracking, Per-app control

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Extra App Slot | $0.69 | one-time |
| Extra Deck Slot | $0.69 | one-time |
| 10 AI Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 AI Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plan free?

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

### Is CardGate free?

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

### Do Plan or CardGate have ads?

Neither Plan nor CardGate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plan or CardGate?

Plan ships an update weekly, and CardGate every 10 days. Most recently, Plan was updated on November 5, 2026 and CardGate 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.*