Comparison

Notia vs FirstSeed Planner

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

Head to head
About

Notia

Features
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Notia is an infinite canvas for iPad and iPhone Duo — one you can write on by hand. Gather notes, notebooks, photos, tables, and even calendars as cards on a single board, and write anywhere with Apple Pencil on iPad or your finger on iPhone Duo. ■ An infinite canvas A board that grows with your thinking Drag & drop cards anywhere Pinch to zoom, double-tap to see everything Organize handwriting with layers ■ 12 types of cards Notes / text / to-do lists Images (with cropping) / sketches / shapes Links (with previews) / files (preview and edit PDFs and Office documents) Voice memos with transcription Tables with common spreadsheet formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, ROUND, and more) Calendars synced with Apple Calendar — write directly on your schedule Board cards to link boards together ■ Handwriting first Write anywhere on the canvas with Apple Pencil on iPad or your finger on iPhone Duo Place any number of multi-page handwritten notebooks on a board Lasso cards and ink together to move, resize, or recolor them Supports Apple Pencil gestures like double-tap to switch tools ■ Effortless organization Sort boards with folders and tags Smart Collections automatically gather boards and cards that share a tag Tag individual cards, too ■ Search that reads your handwriting Search across titles, notes, tags, and table contents Handwriting is recognized and searchable (processed on device) In-board search jumps straight to where you wrote it ■ Share & sync Export any area of a board as a PDF iCloud sync keeps your boards on your devices, stored in your private iCloud database ■ Great for Trip planning: maps, schedules, and packing lists on one board Studying: handwritten notes and reference material together Work: brainstorming, research, and mood boards Everyday life: reading notes, recipes, journaling [Notia Premium — auto-renewable subscription] $1.99/month or $5.99/year (prices may vary by region) Includes a 7-day free trial Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase Renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings Terms of Use: https://kunyotsu.com/entry/terms-notia/ Privacy Policy: https://kunyotsu.com/entry/privacypolicy-notia/ Requirements: iPad (iPadOS 17.6 or later) and iPhone Duo (iOS 27.1 or later) / Apple Pencil supported on iPad

About

FirstSeed Planner

This app combines your calendar, notes, and to-do lists onto a single daily page for a clear overview of your schedule and tasks. Seamlessly integrate with existing calendars and manage unfinished items by rescheduling them. Customize your view and export content in various formats.

Highlights
  • Unified daily view of calendar, notes, and tasks
  • Syncs with iCloud, Google, and Exchange calendars
  • Create notes with rich text formatting and checkboxes
  • Reschedule unfinished to-dos
  • Export pages as PDF or Markdown
  • Widgets for at-a-glance information
  • Customizable appearance and settings
Features
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Your events, to-dos, and notes for each day, together on one page. Each page shows your calendar, events, and notes together, so you can see your schedule while you write. Events and reminders come straight from the Calendar and Reminders apps on your device. Add photos, create to-dos with checkboxes, and move unfinished items to another day. One day, one page See your schedule and notes together. Adjust the space for each, search across events, reminders, and notes, and swipe between days. Works with your calendars Use your existing iCloud, Google, and Exchange calendars with no importing required. Create, reorder, and share calendars right in the app. Notes and to-dos Add photos, checkboxes, lists, highlights, and text formatting. Use each page as a planner, journal, meeting notes, health log, or anything else you need. Stay on top of unfinished tasks See overdue reminders and unfinished to-dos in one place and move them to today or tomorrow with a single action. Made for larger screens Use a two-column layout or open a two-day spread. Eight widgets let you see events, notes, to-dos, and your month at a glance. Export and customize Export pages as PDF or Markdown, with support for A4, A5, B5, and US Letter. Customize colors, text size, weekends, holidays, and more. FirstSeed Planner Pro - Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Automatic iCloud backup - Weather on your pages - Quick Access menu - App icon badge About Subscription: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://firstseed.io/terms.html

Screenshots

Notia4 screens
FirstSeed Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Notia at 17.6 against FirstSeed Planner's 26.0. On price, update cadence, 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. Notia sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FirstSeed Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notia ships an update every 4 days, FirstSeed Planner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Notia versus FirstSeed Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotiaFirstSeed Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—74.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoshinori SuzukiFirstSeed Inc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Notia

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Year
3 purchases

FirstSeed Planner

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.491 Month
  • Pro Yearly1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Notia free?
Notia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FirstSeed Planner free?
FirstSeed Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notia or FirstSeed Planner have ads?
Neither Notia nor FirstSeed Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notia or FirstSeed Planner?
Notia ships an update every 4 days, and FirstSeed Planner every 5 days. Most recently, Notia was updated on November 5, 2026 and FirstSeed Planner on November 8, 2026.

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