# ParkerPlanner vs Ultimate Planner App

The clearest difference is monetization model: Ultimate Planner App at free with in-app purchases against ParkerPlanner's subscription. Ultimate Planner App also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). ParkerPlanner's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 60%) and ratings volume (34 vs 6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ParkerPlanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Ultimate Planner App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for ParkerPlanner against 4.0 for Ultimate Planner App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParkerPlanner has 34 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of ParkerPlanner's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ultimate Planner App's.

ParkerPlanner ships an update every 6 weeks, Ultimate Planner App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParkerPlanner | Ultimate Planner App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkerplanner-cal-plus-todo-plus-note/id875164786/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-planner-app/id6749353891/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **78.5% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matraex](https://appshunter.io/developer/945126015) | [Evopaper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210756289) |

## What reviewers say

### ParkerPlanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkerplanner-cal-plus-todo-plus-note/id875164786)

This app combines your calendar, to-do lists, and notes into a single, organized platform. Syncs with native iOS Reminders and Notes, allowing for tag-based organization and multiple view options for your tasks.

**Highlights:** Syncs with iOS Reminders, Syncs notes across devices, Organize notes with tags, View todos on Month, Day, List, Create and organize todo lists, Syncs with native iPhone calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 All-in-one app (calendar, todos, notes)
- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 👍 Helpful for organization
- 👍 Good customer service (historical)
- 👍 Customizable features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App no longer working reliably
- 🐛 Lack of recent updates
- 🐛 Subscription-based with no updates
- 🐛 Difficult to trial without providing email
- 🐛 No free version

**Reported bugs**

- Events not appearing consistently
- Cannot sync with Google nor Calengoo (historical)
- Deleting a list in Parker Planner also deletes in Reminders
- Cannot choose which reminder lists to hide/show
- Glitch with to-dos: won't let me delete a subject

**Requested features**

- More color options for themes
- Web platform
- Notes integration (historical)
- Calendar view with more detail (like Fantastical 2)
- Option to hide to-dos


### Ultimate Planner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-planner-app/id6749353891)

This app blends the tactile feel of handwriting with digital flexibility for personalized planning. Create custom layouts, track habits, and manage tasks across multiple devices. It offers a supportive system for organizing work, study, and personal life.

**Highlights:** Handwriting and digital planning integration, Customizable templates and layouts, Habit tracking and goal setting, Task management with subtasks and reminders, Cross-device synchronization, Journaling and note-taking capabilities, Unlimited personal planners

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All in One Access | $4.99 | per month |
| All in One Access (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParkerPlanner free?

ParkerPlanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ultimate Planner App free?

Ultimate Planner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ParkerPlanner or Ultimate Planner App?

ParkerPlanner is rated higher. ParkerPlanner averages 4.1 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Ultimate Planner App averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do ParkerPlanner or Ultimate Planner App have ads?

Neither ParkerPlanner nor Ultimate Planner App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ParkerPlanner or Ultimate Planner App?

ParkerPlanner ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ultimate Planner App fortnightly. Most recently, ParkerPlanner was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ultimate Planner App on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*