Cosplay planner apps compared: Costori, CosKit, Cosplai, Cosplan, Cosflow and Costumary
Short answer: Cosplanner is gone from both the App Store and Google Play, so cosplayers on iPhone now pick between Costori, CosKit, Cosplai, Cosplan, Cosflow and Costumary. Costori is the one built around a whole build plan: grouped checklists, unlimited progress photos, con countdowns, and Tori, who drafts a checklist and shopping list from one reference photo.
Which cosplay planner app should I use?
- To plan a full build, from the first idea to the day you wear it: Costori. Checklists, references, progress photos, a shopping list with running costs and con countdowns live in one place, and Tori can draft the plan from a reference photo.
- For a social feed and photoshoot planning with other cosplayers: Cosplan, a cosplay journal with a newsfeed, circles and photoshoot tools, in 11 languages.
- For projects shared with friends plus a convention finder: Cosplai. The free tier allows up to 10 active projects; more needs Pro at $9.99 a month.
- For simple component tracking on the newest iPhone software: CosKit, which splits a build into clothing, props, wigs and makeup. It needs iOS 26.2 or later.
- For project lists with a community attached: Cosflow, on iPhone, Android and the web.
- For planning on a computer, with ready-made character templates or a commission business: Costumary, a web app you can also install on your phone. The free plan covers 2 active projects; Base is $9 a month.
Is Cosplanner still available?
No. As of October 2026, Cosplanner no longer appears on the App Store: we checked the US, UK, German, Japanese and Ukrainian storefronts. Its Android app was pulled from Google Play in January 2025, and its last iOS update was in 2020. When it still worked, users ran into a 5-photo limit per project and a 25-item cap on shopping lists.
Costori was built as a modern alternative: no photo limits, no item caps, and it's actively maintained.
Feature comparison
| Costori | CosKit | Cosplai | Cosplan | Cosflow | Costumary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | A whole build plan, idea to wearing day | Tracking a build by component | Projects, budgets and friends | A social cosplay journal | Project lists and a community | Planning on a computer, plus commissions |
| Platform | iPhone (Android in testing) | iPhone, iOS 26.2 or later | iPhone and iPad | iPhone and iPad | iPhone, Android and web | Web app (desktop and phone, no App Store version) |
| Last update | October 2026 | February 2026 | July 2026 | October 2026 | September 2026 | October 2026 (website) |
| Price | Free organizer; Pro $4.99/mo or $34.99/yr | Free; All Access $14.99 | Free up to 10 active projects; Pro $9.99/mo or $59.99/yr | Free; optional coin packs | Free; Elite Creator from $2.99/mo | Free for 2 active projects; Base $9/mo, Studio $19/mo |
| Checklists | Grouped checklists | By component (props, wigs, makeup) | By status (to buy, to make, done) | Convention prep checklists | Customizable lists | Milestones and components, from templates |
| Progress photos | Unlimited, linked to tasks | Not listed | Images on each task | Not listed | Not listed | In the build diary |
| Shopping list and costs | Yes, with a running total | Material tracking | Costs and total spend | Not listed | Budget and purchases | Materials and budget tracker |
| Convention countdown and readiness | Countdown plus readiness from your checklist | Not listed | Convention finder and deadlines | Photoshoots and con prep | Deadline reminders | Countdown linked to your build |
| Drafts a plan from a reference photo | Yes, Tori | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Chat that knows your build | Yes, Tori | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Yes, on Base ($9/mo) |
| Public portfolio | Yes | Not listed | Share by QR code or link | Profile and newsfeed | Personal portfolio | Yes, public pages |
| Languages | English, Ukrainian, Georgian | English | English | 11 languages | English | English |
Sources: each app's own App Store listing, checked on 26 October 2026 (CosKit, Cosplai, Cosplan, Cosflow). Costumary is a web app, so its facts come from its own pricing and features pages, checked on 27 October 2026. Prices are from the US App Store. "Not listed" means the feature isn't mentioned in the app's own listing; it may still exist. Cosplanner's Android history per Costumary (2026). We haven't independently reviewed the other apps' interfaces. Spotted something out of date? Email costori.app@gmail.com and we'll fix it.
Apps that are no longer available or maintained
- Cosplanner: no longer on the App Store or Google Play. Last iOS update in 2020.
- Coshirae: a paid iCloud cosplay planner released in 2026. As of October 2026 it no longer appears on the App Store in the US, Germany or France.
- Cosplay Central: still listed, but last updated in September 2016, rated 1.8 out of 5.
Why cosplayers pick Costori
- Modern, friendly design. Costori was redesigned in 2026 with a clean glass-style interface and full light and dark mode. A cosplayer who tried it called the design “peak and intuitive.”
- Tori drafts the boring part. Show her one reference photo and she turns it into a grouped checklist and shopping list you edit before committing to it. None of the other planners compared here lists this.
- Tori knows your build. Ask her anything about a cosplay or the con you're getting ready for. She already sees your checklist, shopping list and event date, so the answer fits your build, not a generic one.
- Nothing is capped. The whole organizer is free, with unlimited cosplays, progress photos, references and checklist items.
- Built for cons, not just closets. Assign a cosplay to an event and see a live countdown plus a readiness bar driven by your actual checklist progress.
- Private unless you choose. Costori is a personal planner, not a social feed. Your builds only appear publicly if you publish a portfolio or share a card.
- Speaks your language. Available in English, Ukrainian, and Georgian, with more planned.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cosplanner still available?
No. As of October 2026, Cosplanner no longer appears on the App Store, its Android app was pulled from Google Play in January 2025, and it hadn't been updated since 2020.
What is the best Cosplanner alternative in 2026?
Costori is a modern, actively maintained cosplay planner for iPhone with grouped checklists, unlimited progress photos, a shopping list with running costs, convention countdowns, and Tori, who drafts a checklist and shopping list from a single reference photo. The organizer is free, and it's available in English, Ukrainian, and Georgian.
What is the best cosplay planner app for iPhone?
It depends on how you work. Costori suits cosplayers who want a whole build plan in one place. Cosplan suits those who want a social journal and photoshoot planning. Cosplai suits groups who plan with friends and want a convention finder. CosKit suits simple component tracking on iOS 26.2 or later. Costumary suits makers who plan on a computer or take commissions.
Can a cosplay planner app turn a reference photo into a checklist?
Yes, Costori can. Show Tori, its built-in assistant, a reference photo and she drafts a grouped checklist and shopping list you can edit before you commit to it. None of the other planners compared here lists this feature.
Try Costori free
Download on the App Store and plan your next build with Tori.
