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Ellie Planner

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What it is

Ellie Planner is a daily planner for collecting tasks and shaping them into a plan for the day. Its Brain Dump feature provides a place to offload tasks, while the Daily Kanban lets users drag tasks into a calendar to block out time. Ellie also lists analytics, a built-in time tracker, recurring tasks, and focus sessions. Optional connections include Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars, along with Notion, Zapier, and Siri shortcuts. The app is listed for iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. The free plan includes unlimited tasks, Brain Dump, and access on iPhone, iPad, and web. Pro costs $9.99 a month and adds timebox mode, Google and Apple Calendar, recurring tasks, labels, subtasks, due dates, reminders, and an AI assistant. A Lifetime option is listed at $299.99 a month, with the plan described as one payment and no recurring bill. Ellie says it does not sell user data or run ads, and users can export their data or delete their account. Google calendar access is optional.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Ellie is a daily planner for organizing thoughts and planning the day.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Intended users
The maker describes Ellie as a fit for people who want a simple app, the Brain Dump plus Daily Kanban planning system, or a native iOS app.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Platforms
Ellie is available on Mac, Windows, the web, iPhone, and iPad; the pricing FAQ says there is no Android app right now.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Integrations
The maker lists optional Google, Apple, and Outlook calendar integrations, plus Notion and Zapier integrations and Siri shortcuts.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Security
The privacy policy says stored data is protected using commercially acceptable means against loss, theft, and unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Privacy
Ellie says it does not sell user data or run ads, and users can export their data or delete their account from the web and mobile apps.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Support
The maker lists [email protected] for support and contact.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Headquarters
Dallas, TXRead 28 Sep 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Maker
Chris Raroque says he built Ellie and handles its development, marketing, and customer support as a one-person team.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Analytics and tracking
Ellie combines analytics with a built-in time tracker to help users visualize how they spend time.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Brain dump
The Brain Dump feature lets users offload tasks and turn them into a daily plan.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Calendar sync
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Focus sessions
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Google data handling
Connecting Google is optional; Ellie says it processes calendar data for enabled features and follows the Google API Services User Data Policy, including Limited Use requirements.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Mobile platforms
iosRead 22 Sep 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Planning method
time blockingRead 22 Sep 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Recurring tasks
Ellie supports recurring tasks for routines and other rituals.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Timeboxing
Users can drag tasks from the Kanban into their calendar to visualize and timebox the day.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ellieplanner.com

Plans and prices

Free Free forever Unlimited tasks · Brain Dump · iPhone, iPad & web Read 3 Oct 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Pro $9.99 a month /mo Everything in Free · Timebox mode · Google & Apple Calendar · Recurring tasks · Labels & subtasks · Due dates & reminders · AI Assistant Read 3 Oct 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Lifetime $299.99 a month One payment, no recurring bill Pro features forever · One payment · No recurring bill Read 22 Sep 2026 · ellieplanner.com
Lifetime $299.99, paid once once Everything in Pro · One payment · Yours to keep Read 3 Oct 2026 · ellieplanner.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan includes unlimited tasks.
  • Calendar timeboxing uses drag-and-drop tasks.
  • Optional calendar, Notion, Zapier, and Siri connections.
  • Users can export data or delete accounts.

Limits

  • Timebox mode requires the Pro plan.
  • The free plan lists iPhone, iPad, and web access.
  • Lifetime pricing is listed as $299.99 a month.

Who it suits

Ellie suits people who want a daily planner centered on Brain Dump and Kanban-based planning, or who want a native iOS app. It may also fit users who want calendar connections, time tracking, and focus sessions.

Verdict

Ellie combines task capture, calendar-based planning, and time tracking, with a free tier and a more feature-rich Pro plan. The Lifetime plan's listed price term is worth clarifying before choosing it.

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