# Colored Note vs Planner & Journal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Colored Note at none against Planner & Journal's 16. Colored Note also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Planner & Journal's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 5K) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planner & Journal sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Colored Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Colored Note against 4.6 for Planner & Journal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planner & Journal has 57K ratings behind it against 5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Colored Note's written reviews are positive against 59% of Planner & Journal's.

Colored Note ships an update weekly, Planner & Journal every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colored Note | Planner & Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-note/id907913367/reviews)** | [4.6 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planner-and-journal-zinnia/id1485310935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5K | **57K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews | **59.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Veniamin Gribkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/907913370) | [Pixite Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/285719021) |

## What reviewers say

### Colored Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-note/id907913367)

Capture your thoughts, ideas, and experiences with a versatile diary and notepad. Add photos, color-code entries, and organize with tags for easy retrieval. Share your notes with friends or keep them private with passcode protection.

**Highlights:** Add photos to notes, Color-code notes for organization, Assign tags for searching, Sort notes as desired, Share notes with friends, Secure notes with a passcode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of colors and fonts
- 📝 Helpful for note-taking
- 🌟 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or data loss
- 🔍 Difficulty finding or organizing notes
- 🔒 Lack of security features (e.g., password protection)
- 🔧 Issues with recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or not saving properly
- Cursor jumping or text selection issues
- Glitches with recent app updates

**Requested features**

- Add checklist/to-do list functionality
- Improve note sorting and search options
- Implement password protection or biometric security
- Provide more font and customization options


### Planner & Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planner-and-journal-zinnia/id1485310935)

This app offers a creative digital journaling and planning experience with a vast library of stickers, templates, and tools. It supports natural handwriting, doodling, and integrates with digital calendars for enhanced productivity and self-care tracking. New content and features are added monthly.

**Highlights:** Customizable digital studio, Monthly content additions, Calendar and habit trackers, Natural handwriting and doodling, Productivity method templates, Import PDFs and photos, Easy social media sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zinnia Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Zinnia Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Zinnia Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Zinnia Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Zinnia Premium Monthly + Intro | $9.99 | per month |
| Zinnia Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Zinnia Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Zinnia Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Zinnia Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| SECRET DISCOUNT YEARLY | $29.99 | per year |
| Zinnia Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Zinnia Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Zinnia Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Zinnia Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Zinnia Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Versatile and customizable
- 🎨 Endless creative possibilities
- 🗓️ Helpful for planning and organization
- 🌟 Visually appealing templates and designs
- 🌐 Seamless sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free version with restrictions
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of search and organizational features
- 🖌️ Room for improvement in drawing tools

**Reported bugs**

- Journal pages randomly disappearing or reverting
- Freezing and lagging when adding content
- Inconsistent behavior when resizing and positioning elements

**Requested features**

- Add ability to draw straight lines
- Implement portrait mode and two-page spreads
- Allow more customization of templates and stickers
- Introduce offline access and local data storage
- Add more advanced planning and tracking features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colored Note free?

Colored Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Planner & Journal free?

Planner & Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Colored Note or Planner & Journal?

Colored Note is rated higher. Colored Note averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Planner & Journal averages 4.6 from 57K ratings.

### Do Colored Note or Planner & Journal have ads?

Planner & Journal shows ads; Colored Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, Colored Note or Planner & Journal?

Colored Note ships an update weekly, and Planner & Journal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Colored Note was updated on October 29, 2026 and Planner & Journal on October 29, 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.*