Comparison

QCNotes vs DayPlan

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

Head to head
About

QCNotes

Features
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QC AINotes 7 is a professional AI handwriting note-taking app built exclusively for Apple ecosystem, with perfect support for Apple Pencil pressure sensitivity, tilt, and hover features. The smooth writing experience is comparable to real pen and paper. Core features: powerful handwriting engine with multiple brush types, PDF/image annotation, rich paper templates, smart classification management, automatic multi-device sync, intelligent AI writing tools, multi-format export, dark mode, full device support. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula/

About

DayPlan

This app combines your calendar and to-do lists, using AI to help you effortlessly create schedules and prioritize tasks. Organize your day with customizable views, reminders, and progress tracking. Widgets and Apple Watch integration keep your plans accessible.

Highlights
  • AI-powered scheduling
  • Calendar and to-do list integration
  • Priority quadrant view
  • Subtask management
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch app
  • Customizable themes and categories
Features
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Plan your time. Know what matters next. DayPlan(schedule) brings your calendar and to-dos together, so you can keep track of your plans and decide what deserves your attention. From work meetings to everyday errands, give your day a little more structure. Use AI to effortlessly create schedules and to-do lists—making planning and task management more efficient than ever! SEE YOUR SCHEDULE Switch between month, week, and two-week views. Add reminders, locations, and notes, or set up all-day and repeating events without entering the same details again. FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS Organize to-dos by importance and urgency. Use the four-quadrant view to see your priorities, or switch to a list to focus on individual tasks. Break bigger jobs into subtasks, track your progress, and spot overdue items. CAPTURE PLANS FASTER Type a plan in everyday language, use voice input, or pull event details from a screenshot. Review and edit the recognized details before saving. KEEP YOUR PLANS IN SIGHT Add Home Screen widgets for your calendar, upcoming events, to-do lists, or priority grid. Lock Screen widgets give you a quick look at upcoming events and your top to-dos. CHECK IN FROM YOUR WRIST See events, browse to-dos, and explore your priority grid on Apple Watch. Check off tasks and subtasks right from your wrist. BACK UP AND STAY ORGANIZED Connect to Apple Calendar, including available iCloud calendars. Back up to-dos through iCloud Drive, or import and export backup files for your events and tasks. MAKE IT YOURS Choose a color theme, create custom categories, and see how your scheduled time is distributed. To-do backups require an Apple ID, iCloud Drive, and iCloud access for DayPlan. Calendar access, voice input, and other features require the relevant permissions. Apple Watch features require a paired, compatible device. Your Apple ID is charged when you confirm. Auto-renews unless you cancel 24 hours early; that renewal bills then. Manage it in Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/2093370776271451572

Screenshots

QCNotes3 screens
DayPlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DayPlan at every 3 days against QCNotes's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. QCNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and DayPlan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QCNotes ships an update every 3 months, DayPlan every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
QCNotes versus DayPlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQCNotesDayPlan
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQiangcent co., ltd.星富 何

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QCNotes

Subscriptions3
  • QCNotes Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • QCNotes Pro Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • QCNotes Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
3 purchases

DayPlan

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is QCNotes free?
QCNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DayPlan free?
DayPlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QCNotes or DayPlan have ads?
Neither QCNotes nor DayPlan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QCNotes or DayPlan?
QCNotes ships an update every 3 months, and DayPlan every 3 days. Most recently, QCNotes was updated on October 28, 2026 and DayPlan on November 6, 2026.

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