Mononote vs Planli
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mononote
Capture your thoughts and reminders with a focus on simplicity. This app lets you jot down notes, to-dos, or motivational messages and keep them easily accessible. Pin your most important notes to your Home Screen or Lock Screen for constant visibility.
- Single note focus
- Home Screen widget
- Lock Screen Live Activity
- Dynamic Island integration
- Note archiving and restoration
- Intentional simplicity
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Mononote helps you focus on one note at a time. Simply open the app and write down anything you want your future self to remember, whether it's a to-do, reminder, or motivational note. Keep it visible on your Home Screen with a widget, or start a Live Activity to pin it to your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island when it's something more urgent. The app is intentionally simple, showing only one active note at a time. Archive or delete it when you're done, and a new blank note is ready for whatever comes next. Archived notes can always be restored if you need them again. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Planli
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Planli brings your plans, shared calendars and everyday to-dos into one friendly place. See your day at a glance • Organise plans into morning, afternoon and evening • Check local weather alongside your schedule • Add reminders, notes, locations and event artwork • Keep track of personal to-dos without leaving Today Plan together • Create shared calendars for partners, friends and family • See who added or changed a plan • Receive useful notifications when shared plans change • Copy events and to-dos to another date Discover something nearby • Browse nearby places and activities • Filter by mood, distance, rating and dog-friendly options • Save ideas and turn them into plans Planli also works with Apple Calendar and includes a home-screen widget for the day ahead. You stay in control of location, calendar and notification permissions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Planli at daily against Mononote's every 2 weeks. 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.
Mononote ships an update every 2 weeks, Planli daily. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | Mononote | Planli |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (430 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 430 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | THE DIGITAL MINIMALIST PTE. LTD. | Jack Cummings |
In-app purchases
Mononote
No in-app purchases
Planli
No in-app purchases









