BrainBuffer vs Plans
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BrainBuffer
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Your brain isn't built for holding onto things. BrainBuffer is. Open the app, type a thought, tap send. That's it — no folders to choose, no categories to pick, no setup standing between you and getting something out of your head. Simply effective. CAPTURE WITHOUT FRICTION Just type. BrainBuffer strips away every extra step between having a thought and having it safely out of your head. DATES THAT WRITE THEMSELVES Type "call mom tomorrow" or "email the client in three days" and BrainBuffer picks up the timing automatically — no date picker required. Need something more specific? Tap the calendar icon to set an exact time instead. A LIST THAT SORTS ITSELF Unfinished thoughts float to the top. Pinned ones lead the pack. Anything scheduled soonest comes first. You never have to organize anything — open the app and the most important thing is already waiting at the top. SEE YOUR DAY AT A GLANCE Switch to Timeline view to see everything grouped into Overdue, Today, Tomorrow, This Week, and Later — a clear shape for your day without lifting a finger. REMINDERS THAT ACT, NOT JUST ALERT When something comes due, BrainBuffer lets you know — and you can snooze it an hour, push it to tomorrow, or mark it done right from the notification. No need to even open the app. ALWAYS ON YOUR HOME SCREEN Add the BrainBuffer widget to see your latest thoughts without unlocking your phone. STAYS WITH YOU Turn on iCloud Sync and your buffer follows you across every device signed into your iCloud account. Prefer to keep everything local? Turn it off anytime — your data, your call. MADE TO GET OUT OF YOUR WAY Pick your accent color, choose light or dark mode, and switch between List and Timeline views — BrainBuffer adapts to you, not the other way around. BrainBuffer isn't trying to be a project manager or a life-organization system. It's the fastest possible path from "I need to remember this" to "it's handled." Empty your brain. Trust the buffer.
Plans
A minimalist app for organizing notes, tasks, and daily plans. Features include rich text formatting, subtasks, reminders, and customizable widgets for quick access. Syncs across devices via iCloud.
- Rich text notes with formatting and photos
- Task lists with subtasks and reminders
- Daily and weekly planning views
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Quick access via share sheet and Siri
- iCloud sync across devices
- Export notes to Markdown
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Plans is a minimalist app for notes, tasks and planning. Everything you need at hand, nothing extra on screen. NOTES • Formatting, lists and photos right in the text • Folders, pinning and search • Save text and links from other apps with the share sheet TASKS • Add a task in a single line • Lists with subtasks • Time, reminders and daily repeat • Move a task to another day with a swipe • Turn a task into a note — or send a note to your tasks PLANNING • Today — only what needs doing now • Upcoming — the week ahead and a month of calendar WIDGETS AND QUICK ACCESS • Today's tasks on the Home Screen and Lock Screen, marked done right there • A new task or note from the app icon, or by voice with Siri PLANS PRO A one-time purchase, no subscriptions: • Reminders ahead of time — an hour, a day, or any moment you set • Repeat on weekdays, weekends or any days you choose • Four more themes and app icons • Note fonts: Rounded, Monospaced, Charter, and Avenir Next • Export all notes to Markdown Sync across your devices with iCloud. Light and dark themes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Plans at 17.6 against BrainBuffer's 26.4. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | BrainBuffer | Plans |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Bleidt | Lunus Technologies |
In-app purchases
BrainBuffer
No in-app purchases
Plans
No in-app purchases









