# Pencil Planner & Draw Calendar — user reviews

> 160 indexed App Store user reviews of Pencil Planner & Draw Calendar by Wasdesign, LLC, rated 4.50/5 from 829 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-planner-and-draw-calendar/id1492041431/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-planner-and-draw-calendar/id1492041431.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 630 · 4★ 118 · 3★ 25 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 47

## What do users think of Pencil Planner & Draw Calendar?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🖋️ Great for handwritten notes and planning
- 🎨 Supports Apple Pencil
- 💻 Syncs across devices
- 📅 Perpetual calendar with multi-year planning

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs causing data loss
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to expectations
- 🔀 Difficulty navigating between dates/views
- 🖌️ Lack of customization options for pen/highlighter
- ⚠️ Concerns about lack of developer support/responsiveness

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Random deletions of written content
- Overlapping/blurry content when zooming
- Pen/writing issues on certain devices
- Syncing problems between iPad and iPhone

**Most requested features**

- Calendar sync with other apps
- Text input and formatting options
- Ability to add images/stickers
- More pen/highlighter customization
- Improved navigation and date selection

## Newest reviews (13 of 160)

### 4/5 — please update with share as promised in FAQ

*2025-08-17, version 1.7.3*

needs way to export pages to be complete.

### 2/5 — N’est pas remboursable

*2025-07-16, version 1.7.3*

L’article ne fonctionne pas comme voulu et aucun remboursement n’est possible

### 4/5 — The basic program is okay

*2024-12-27, version 1.7.3*

I have been using the program for a few weeks and it is okay. It is basic, but I wish it could import pictures.

### 4/5 — App is great

*2024-10-01, version 1.7.3*

App is great but is there any reason why we can’t have the option to have the native calendar events or reminders show up here?

### 4/5 — Best Planner Ever

*2024-01-23*

I love this planner so incredibly much, it has the perfect mixture of structure and minimalism I need to enjoy using it. The app itself runs very smoothly and I’ve never had a problem with glitching or freezing while using it even when it’s been open for hours which I do often although mistakenly, in the past it led to a lot of efforts not being saved so for that I am very appreciative. I normally don’t write reviews, my only reason for putting this up is to give my appreciations and thanks to the developers and mention a small problem. When I am in the daily and weekly view pages and press on the date hyperlink at the top to view the mini calendar of the month that hyperlinks to other days, the buttons of the days overlap and it’s impossible to view the month and go through the days. This is a function I normally use a lot and decreases the functionality a bit for me. I love this app and would love to use it until I kick the bucket so that small fix would mean the world to me and make this app 100% perfect. Thank you for reading! I also would not complain if we had more pen options👀

### 3/5 — Only if I can link google cal

*2023-07-05, version 1.7.3*

So I bought the app because I wanted to draw on calendar..but because I can’t link my google cal I have to look at my phone while using this app which is redundant. Please add link google cal function it will make life much easier…

### 2/5 — Pen tool issues

*2023-04-24, version 1.7.3*

The lasso cut/copy/paste tool is not reliable. I can cut/copy/delete an item, but i cannot paste the item i just cut/copied. If it does paste, it pastes in a completely different spot where I never pointed to.

### 4/5 — Lasso tool issue

*2022-11-20, version 1.7.3*

Hello, the Lasso tools cut/copy/paste across different days on DAY view stopped working. Please resolve the issue. I really find your app excellent because it’s simple and easy to use. But without this current lasso problem, it changes the situation.
Thanx

### 3/5 — Needs more Pencil features

*2022-06-05*

I didn’t want to purchase the Pro subscription version because I still prefer the buy once and own it mentality. However, I can’t help but be annoyed that the Pro version offers different pens and highlighters, versus this version which uses the generic pencil options that Apple Notes has. 

For 8.99, I expected the same pencil options as the Pro version. If they are going to push a subscription model, they should offer different backgrounds and other features on that Pro version, but different pencil options should be a basic function for $8.99 on the not Pro version of this app. 

I will admit though, that being able to only use the Apple Pencil on the app is so relieving. I’ve always wanted to use a planner, but have been turned off from typing a planner. Using a pencil as the primary function is so nice.

Also, it would be nice if the app had a widget. Even a 2x2 widget showing the today view from whatever we wrote on the month view would be cool. Or a 3x2 widget that shows ur the hourly view from today. Or the 4x2 which could show us the next four days from the weekly view would be so amazing.

### 2/5 — New improvements needed

*2022-03-06, version 1.7.3*

We bought this app but the features are frustrating. I hope this app would improve its features and at least to have a pen, pencil and highlighter features like GoodNotes where we can draw straight line without using rulers. The app is buggy so please fix it. Lastly, i hope u can design a new icon for this app. The current icon is boring. Thank you

### 5/5 — Just a suggestion

*2022-02-14, version 1.7.3*

Is there any way you can get the calendars to transfer from an i pad to your phone? I love being able to use my tablet to make all my changes. However if i could pull up the same calendar in real time on my phone that would be awesome!

### 3/5 — It’s good but missing one important feature

*2022-02-12, version 1.7.3*

I like the functionality of using pencil to write in appts but I don’t like that I have to do it on every view… day, week, month.  Just too much to keep up with for the price

### 4/5 — Love it but

*2021-12-21, version 1.7.3*

Is there a way to change writing styles? Like the font?

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Bad

*2025-04-26, version 1.7.3*

Won’t work. First download

### 1/5 — Nicht kaufen, Riesenentäuschung

*2023-08-22*

Nicht ein Stern wert, da gibt es Apps die mehr können und Kostenlos sind.
Ich dachte es ist eine günstige Variante zu Pencil Planer und Calender, gerade ,da gefiel mir, die automatische Übertragung auf Tage, Wochen und Co.  Da ich mich mit der Wochenplanung und Zeitmanagment nicht jeden Tag beschäftigen will, einmal planen und fertig, und nicht alles doppelt und dreifach aufschreiben. Nun da es vom gleichen Hersteller ist, ist es bei Pencil Planer und Draw gleich. Ist es nicht es ist ein einfacher Kalender für die Handschrift, keine Erinnerungsfunktion und Co. Wie gesagt da gibt es Apps die mehr können. Leider bekomme ich mein Geld nicht wieder, da es auch keine Probeversion gibt, wo man es austesten kann. Geldverschwendung und irreführend zu Pencil Planer und Calender, der leider für mich zu teuer ist, jedes Jahr dafür zugezahlten. Deswegen habe ich die App Pencil Planer und Craw gekauft. Nach einen Tag wieder deinstalliert.

### 1/5 — Do not work

*2023-06-03, version 1.7.3*

One star because i couldn’t give zero
Doesn’t work at all
Apple i wan’t a refund please!!

### 1/5 — Disappointed!

*2023-04-30, version 1.7.3*

I just downloaded this app and I’m bummed I spent $9. I guess you get what you pay for. It seemed a bit more intuitive based on the photos. But it is extremely minimalistic.  I have a brand new Apple Pencil and it doesn’t seem to write well in this app.  I haven’t even had it a few minutes and wish I could get a refund. Darn!

### 1/5 — Do not purchase. Support team do not respond.

*2023-03-05*

I've been trying to get in touch with the team for weeks and no reply. This app is just a simple sector calendar templates you can write on, nothing more.

### 1/5 — Random Deletions

*2022-08-14, version 1.7.3*

This app is amazing conceptually but has deleted HOURS of work and planning randomly. It has happened 3 times and I’ve completely lost faith in this app. I will close the app and come back to nothing. Do not buy

### 1/5 — This app is not working

*2022-01-24, version 1.7.3*

I purchased this app in hopes to help me with my working day but I can’t even write on it. I wish I could get a refund.

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2021-12-15*

Won’t let my write or draw at all when I select the pen I can’t do anything

### 1/5 — Программа просто ни о чем. Не стоит таких денег!!!

*2021-07-02*

Программа просто ни о чем. Не стоит таких денег!!!

### 1/5 — What happen to my calendar...

*2021-04-15, version 1.7.2*

I was writing my schedule moving back and forth between two month April and May, and all of sudden all of my April schedule copied and pasted on the May!! So all of my May schedules are gone!! I have no idea how to fix this because my schedule is so complicated and there is no way I can create my May schedule... I used to love this app till now and I can’t trust this App anymore!! I want my money back.......

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Great free app for Apple Pencil

*2025-03-27, version 1.7.3*

It’s so good that I switched over from notebook planner I used for many years

### 5/5 — Great app definitely recommend!!!

*2025-01-13, version 1.7.3*

Love this App! I love to hand write my schedules, so it works perfect for me. I also love that it is all accessible between my iPad and iPhone.

### 5/5 — ดีมากคะ

*2023-02-15*

ดีงามมากคะ ชอบมากหามานานแล้วแบบนี้ ถ้าเพิ่มฟังชั้นแบบเพิ่มรูปภาพ หรือสติ๊กเกอร์น่ารักๆๆด้วยจะดีงามพระรามแปดเลย รวมๆๆแล้วดีเลยคะ จ่ายที่เดียว อันแบบโปรจ่ายแลลรายเดือนไม่ไหวคะแพงเกิน

### 5/5 — Amazing Honestly

*2023-01-16, version 1.7.3*

Super simple but has everything I need. A really nice layout too. And you can use colors! I love it. And easy to screenshot if you want to print it.

### 5/5 — Game Changer

*2022-11-01, version 1.7.3*

I love that this is only a one time fee. No ads. I use with an iPad mini and Apple Pencil.  You can Zoom in and get everything on the monthly. It is dated and shows up on the current date, week, and month. I color code different kinds of appointments with highlighters. Endless pen and highlighter colors. Maybe one thing to add would be a text insert if I want a neater look. But handwriting on it is easy. Nice app. Very intuitive. And that is coming from someone who likes paper planners.

### 5/5 — Great Simple Planner

*2022-08-15, version 1.7.3*

This planner is very simple without complexity, pairs well with iPad and pencil.

### 5/5 — Great Purchase

*2022-07-08, version 1.7.3*

I like the simplicity. I hope more customization options are added for theme.

### 5/5 — Md

*2022-05-05*

Now I’m used to it very good to use synces easily between my phone and ipad definitely comes with a recommendation from me 👍

### 5/5 — App vom Feinsten 😀

*2022-04-10*

Entdeckung der App war das Beste was mir seit Langem passiert ist.
Kalender, schlicht einfach und sehr geschmackvoll!
Leider ist die Entwicklung der pro Version etwas an meinen Ansprüchen vorbeigegangen.
Gehe davon aus dass an dieser Version nicht mehr viel entwickelt wird? Leider!
Schön wäre noch:
Skizzen die gemacht wurden nachträglich zu skalieren oder sogar ein Bildchen oder Zeichnungen aus der Zwischenablage einfügen.

### 5/5 — 플래너 활용성 좋습니다.

*2022-03-17*

굿!

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