Comparison

Mononote vs Planli

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Single note focus
  • Home Screen widget
  • Lock Screen Live Activity
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Note archiving and restoration
  • Intentional simplicity
Features
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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/

About

Planli

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Mononote4 screens
Planli4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mononote ships an update every 2 weeks, Planli daily. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mononote versus Planli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMononotePlanli
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (430 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings430 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB119 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTHE DIGITAL MINIMALIST PTE. LTD.Jack Cummings

In-app purchases

None

Mononote

No in-app purchases

None

Planli

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mononote free?
Mononote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planli free?
Planli is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mononote or Planli have ads?
Neither Mononote nor Planli shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mononote or Planli?
Mononote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Planli daily. Most recently, Mononote was updated on November 13, 2026 and Planli on November 13, 2026.

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