Comparison

Plaans vs TimeRecorder Task

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

Head to head
About

Plaans

Features
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From our own experience in the construction field, we know that a huge amount of data needs to be collected and organized for quantity surveys and photo documentations of construction sites. In order to optimize our own workflow we have developed Plaans - a practical assistant for the daily use to support us handling the following, frequently recurring tasks: "Where should i put the camera, the various pens, the drawing board, the measuring laser, flashlight and the piles of building plans?" Plaans offers basic functions for recording quantity surveys directly on digital construction plans. This helps you keeping your hands free. *** "Where did I take this photo? In what direction did i look?" Take pictures and locate them on your floor plans - including the viewing direction. Place audio and text comments right where they need to be. *** "Lots of pictures, plans and comments. How do I get this organized?" Plaans automatically organizes all collected data in an well-arranged file and folder structure and prepares your projects in interactive presentations. The data and floor plans are easy to manage without additional software. *** Plaans at a glance: - Localized information on digital floor plans - Paperless assistence for quantity surveys - Photos with location and viewing direction indicator - Voice and text comments - Easy data management - Data export as interactive presentations *** Information about Plaans full version subscriptions: - In the full version you can use all features without limitations. - The subscriptions period is 1 month. - The subscription price is 19,99 €. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. You can find our terms of service and privacy policy at: https://plaans.com/imprint?lang=en

About

TimeRecorder Task

Easily track time spent on multiple projects and tasks with a single click. Export your booking data to CSV for analysis or archiving in programs like Excel. The app offers unlimited projects and tasks, with optional reminders for open bookings.

Highlights
  • Unlimited projects and tasks
  • One-click start/end booking
  • Efficient task management
  • CSV export for analysis
  • Optional booking reminders
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With TimeRecorder it is easy to track the times you spend in one or more projects. Create tasks as many as you want. You will find them, clearly represented, on the start screen. Starting and ending of one booking could be made with just one click on the task. This will minimize the operation time and gives you more time for the essential - your work. Do you want to record your travel times, do you have to distinguish between active and passive travel activity? No problem: Create so many tasks as you want. There are no restrictions to the number of tasks. Exporting The export works imaginable easy. Your data will be transferred to your PC or Macintosh via email directly from the app. You don't have to leave the app to do so. Export your bookings to evaluate or archive them with programs like SAP, Excel or iCalc. Features No restriction to the number of projects Efficiently handling Easy adding and editing of bookings Export to your HR-system, Excel or similar as CSV-file Optional reminder for open bookings

Screenshots

Plaans4 screens
TimeRecorder Task4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Plaans at Free against TimeRecorder Task's $1.99. Plaans also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). TimeRecorder Task's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads 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

Plaans is free to download; TimeRecorder Task costs $1.99 up front. Plaans sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. TimeRecorder Task asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plaans ships an update every 3 weeks, TimeRecorder Task every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Plaans versus TimeRecorder Task: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaansTimeRecorder Task
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikavaa GmbHRicky Kleinhempel

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Plaans

Subscriptions1
  • Full Version$19.991 Month
One-time4
  • 5 additional credits$8.99
  • 10 additional credits$17.99
  • 25 additional credits$35.99
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  • Plaans full version$89.99
None

TimeRecorder Task

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plaans free?
Plaans is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeRecorder Task free?
TimeRecorder Task costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plaans or TimeRecorder Task have ads?
Neither Plaans nor TimeRecorder Task shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plaans or TimeRecorder Task?
Plaans ships an update every 3 weeks, and TimeRecorder Task every 8 months. Most recently, Plaans was updated on October 4, 2026 and TimeRecorder Task on October 5, 2026.

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