# Rocket Keyboard vs NotePlan

The clearest difference is rating: NotePlan at 4.8 against Rocket Keyboard's 4.0. NotePlan also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 7). Rocket Keyboard's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rocket Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NotePlan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NotePlan has 1.5K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Rocket Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 85% of NotePlan's.

Rocket Keyboard ships an update every 3 months, NotePlan monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rocket Keyboard | NotePlan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-keyboard-text-expander/id947029839/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 10 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晶晶 殷](https://appshunter.io/developer/355709937) | [NotePlan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137020763) |

## What reviewers say

### Rocket Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-keyboard-text-expander/id947029839)

This utility app allows you to create custom keyboard shortcuts for frequently used text. With a single tap on a phrase, you can instantly insert longer text or complete sentences, saving you time and effort.

**Highlights:** Create custom text phrases, Single-tap text expansion, Keyboard integration, Save time on repetitive typing, Insert long text or sentences

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Shortcuts | $2.99 | one-time |


### NotePlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629)

Organize your tasks, notes, and calendar in one unified app. Quickly plan your day with Markdown, link notes bi-directionally, and stay on top of your to-dos with powerful review and search features. Seamlessly integrates with your existing calendars and syncs across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Unified task, note, and calendar view, Markdown for quick task and note creation, Bi-directional note linking, Calendar integration (iCloud, Google, Exchange), Flexible recurring tasks, Global Command Bar for fast navigation, Plaintext note storage

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Personal Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Business Class | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful note-taking and task management
- 👍 Seamless calendar and reminders integration
- 💡 Flexible and customizable workflow
- 🔒 Secure and open-format data storage
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional sync and performance issues
- 👤 Limited collaboration and sharing features

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Crashes when opening certain files

**Requested features**

- Improved iPad and mobile app experience
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More automation and scripting capabilities
- Weekly or monthly calendar view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rocket Keyboard free?

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

### Is NotePlan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rocket Keyboard or NotePlan?

NotePlan is rated higher. Rocket Keyboard averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NotePlan averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Rocket Keyboard or NotePlan have ads?

Neither Rocket Keyboard nor NotePlan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rocket Keyboard or NotePlan?

Rocket Keyboard ships an update every 3 months, and NotePlan monthly. Most recently, Rocket Keyboard was updated on September 15, 2026 and NotePlan on September 23, 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.*