Comparison

PlannerNext vs Cinch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PlannerNext

Organize your goals and break them into actionable steps using voice commands. This intelligent assistant helps you stay consistent with daily tasks and long-term ambitions.

Highlights
  • Voice-activated planning
  • Goal organization
  • Actionable step breakdown
  • Task consistency tracking
  • Long-term ambition management
Features
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PlannerNext Pro is an all in one intelligent planning assistant built to help you organize your goals, break them into actionable steps, and stay consistent whether it's daily tasks or long-term ambitions simply using your voice.

About

Cinch

Features
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Apple Reminders is reliable, private, and built right into your devices. For those who prefer a more visual, spacious approach, Cinch offers a calm alternative designed around intentional daily focus. Cinch is a clean, lightweight client built directly on top of your system's existing database. It brings an airy, timeline-based layout to the tools you already rely on, without forcing you to sign up for a new service or move your data. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Cinch doesn’t require an account or operate third-party servers for storing your tasks. Your reminders remain in Apple Reminders and sync through your personal iCloud account when iCloud synchronization is enabled. Changes made in Cinch remain available in Apple Reminders and through Siri. A CALM, SPACIOUS LAYOUT The interface is designed with generous spacing and simple typography to make your day easier to scan. • Visual Timelines: Your tasks are organized chronologically by day. If you need to postpone something, just drag and drop the item to a future date. • Integrated Dashboard: See your calendar events and reminders together in one place. Customize your view by pinning your most-used lists and adding a personal tagline for daily focus. PRACTICAL TOOLS • Natural Language Input: Type tasks naturally, like "Review project details every Tuesday at 10am." Cinch automatically schedules the task and keeps the title clean — no complicated menus. • Location Alerts: Receive an alert when you arrive at or leave a specific address, making location-based tasks useful at the right moment. • Simple Organization: Customize lists with color schemes and sort tasks by priority or due date. On Mac, global keyboard shortcuts let you quickly add tasks from anywhere. Enjoy the trusted, private Apple foundation you rely on every day, paired with a calm and distraction-free workspace. Note: Natural language input is currently supported in English. CINCH PRO Cinch is free to use with one custom list. Cinch Pro is an optional auto-renewing yearly subscription that unlocks unlimited custom lists, inline calendar events, labels (tags & contacts), location-based tasks, and custom theme accents. Cinch Pro supports Family Sharing. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. -- Privacy Policy: https://getcinch.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PlannerNext4 screens
Cinch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cinch at every 3 days against PlannerNext's fortnightly. Cinch also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PlannerNext sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Cinch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlannerNext ships an update fortnightly, Cinch every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PlannerNext versus Cinch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlannerNextCinch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlisha PokhrelPetr Selinger

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PlannerNext

Subscriptions3
  • PlennerNext Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • PlennerNext Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • PlennerNext Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
1 purchases

Cinch

Subscriptions1
  • Cinch Pro Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is PlannerNext free?
PlannerNext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cinch free?
Cinch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlannerNext or Cinch have ads?
Neither PlannerNext nor Cinch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlannerNext or Cinch?
PlannerNext ships an update fortnightly, and Cinch every 3 days. Most recently, PlannerNext was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cinch on October 31, 2026.

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