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AlbumRescue vs Plananova AI

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AlbumRescue compared with Plananova AI
DetailAlbumRescue logo AlbumRescuePlananova AI logo Plananova AI
What it doesMac app that reads Photos libraries from external drives, old Macs, damaged copies or Time Machine backups, and saves albums as folders Turn any goal into a daily plan you actually finish
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: scan, all lists, comparison, and 10 photos saved. Full export: USD 34 once for 2 Macs, with one year of updates. Free: 1 active goal and 3 AI plans a month, up to 30 days long. Plananova Pro: $4.99 per month, $29.99 per year, or $79.99 one-time for lifetime access. Prices in US dollars.
Key features
  • Finds Photos libraries on external drives (APFS, encrypted APFS, HFS+, exFAT) and in Time Machine backups
  • Reads library database without modifying original library or backup
  • Shows which originals are on disk and which cannot be saved
  • Compares albums, folders and items between two libraries
  • Saves folders with original files, XMP sidecars and CSV report
  • Works offline with no account or cloud upload required
  • Reads change journals when database is damaged or missing
  • AI-built plans structured for exact goals and deadlines
  • Clear Today view showing only today's tasks
  • Daily reminders at chosen time
  • Completion ring, streak, and progress chart
  • Plans in 12 languages
  • Private data, never sold
  • Web access to all goals
  • Rebuild plans if they don't fit your life
What makes it different
  • Reads Photos libraries from damaged backups and Time Machine copies that Photos itself cannot open
  • Shows exactly what photos are stored locally versus in iCloud before exporting
  • Exports as plain folders with XMP metadata that any app can use, not locked into Photos
  • Completely private and offline with no account, no upload, no AI
  • AI breaks goals into concrete daily tasks across your full timeframe
  • Plans written in your chosen language, not just translated menus
  • Progress feels inevitable with visible completion ring and streak tracking
  • Free plan available with no credit card required
  • Data privacy: goals never stored with your name or email
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)36 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)70
Citation Flow (Majestic)260
Referring domains (Majestic)160

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