# depart. vs Align

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Align at none against depart.'s 2. Align also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. depart. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Align asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for depart. against 5.0 for Align. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | depart. | Align |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depart/id6770834510/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/align-plan-like-its-2000s/id6779823778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Javed Hoosein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896762096) | [Deanna Goldberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779823780) |

## What reviewers say

### depart.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depart/id6770834510)

This app provides a single countdown to tell you the exact moment to leave for your destination, factoring in live traffic and a safety buffer. It offers lock screen and dynamic island integration, and smart adjustments for Pro users. The core features are free, with an optional Pro upgrade for advanced planning.

**Highlights:** Live traffic-based departure countdown, Lock screen and Dynamic Island integration, Calendar event auto-start, Automatic departure detection, Smart departure adjustments (Pro), Weather-aware buffer alerts (Pro), Trip history and on-time stats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| depart pro | $0.99 | per month |
| depart pro — lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Align

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/align-plan-like-its-2000s/id6779823778)

This minimal weekly planner offers a unique, visually engaging approach to organization, inspired by 2000s aesthetics. It features quick capture, smart task rollover, and creative tools like a music player and photo strips to personalize your planning experience.

**Highlights:** Minimalist weekly layout, Quick capture (type or voice), Google Calendar sync, Draggable music player, Photo strip creator, Stickers and cut-out letters, Smart task rollover, Brain dump feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is depart. free?

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

### Is Align free?

Align is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, depart. or Align?

depart. and Align are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do depart. or Align have ads?

Neither depart. nor Align shows ads.

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