Pencil Planner: PencilTime

Pencil Planner: PencilTime

Write, Type & Plan Your Way

34 ratings
5 reviews
Free
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Released
October 1, 2025
Updated
November 8, 2026

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Combine handwritten notes and typed text for planning and organization. Features flexible daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly views, with dedicated pages for projects and ideas. Search typed content easily and export your work.

✓Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil or touch
✓Typed text formatting and editing
✓Day, Week, Month, Year planning views
✓Dedicated Note pages for projects and ideas
✓Searchable typed content
✓Export pages as PDF or PNG
✓Page linking and attachments
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What's New in Pencil Planner

1.14.0

November 8, 2026

Plan the day on your own timeline in PencilTime 1.14.0. • Set the start time, choose 30-minute or hourly slots, and adjust the schedule length of your Day page. The space below the schedule stays lined for notes. • Apply Day page settings from a chosen date onward, or change one page. Pages with saved content keep their own layout unless you change that page. • Keep planner dates and Day timelines in your saved home time zone when your device travels. You can change that zone in Settings if you relocate; existing drawings stay in place. • If a page created in an older version seems missing after time-zone travel, open its expected date and choose More > Recover This Page to preview and confirm a match. • Photo and Files sticker imports now use less memory for large images and PDF pages while keeping their placement on the page. Apple Calendar events retain their event times and appear in the planner's selected time zone, so their displayed hour or date may change when you change that setting.

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User reviews

Nice ui

Nice ui replace paper planner with this

Keyboard writing missing 🥲

This application has a great and beautiful user interface with great colours and options. However for those who don’t use a pencil it’s so hard to write with the finger. I gladly could support this project if I knew I could use my Apple Magic Keyboard to write as well.

Response from developer

Thank you again for this thoughtful feedback and for supporting PencilTime! We’re happy to share that keyboard text input is now available in version 1.10. You can type on full-page Note pages, in the Notes areas on Year, Month, and Week pages, and in Todos, Priorities, and individual timeline slots on supported Day pages. You can also switch between typing and Apple Pencil whenever you like. We hope this makes PencilTime much easier and more enjoyable to use with your Apple Magic Keyboard. Thank you for helping us make PencilTime better!

Want longer pages

I want to be able to continue writing instead of having to ceate a new version

The closest I’ve gotten to by paper notebook

I’ve been a hardcore paper BuJo user for years because I couldn't find a digital app that let me do "rapid logging" without it feeling like I was filling out a spreadsheet. This app changed that. The Apple Pencil integration means my symbols and handwriting actually look like my own, and the dedicated note pages are perfect for maintaining my Index and long-term Collections right alongside my daily spreads. I love that I can use stickers for my keys/bullets but still have the freedom to draw my own layouts when the standard templates don't fit my mood. The real kicker is the iPhone sync, I finally have my full planner in my pocket for quick reference when I’m out, which solves the "bulky" problem I always had with my paper notebooks. It’s the ritual of paper with the digital convenience I actually needed.
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Link stickers are a game changer

Love that I can create note pages and link directly to them from my planner pages. Makes organizing so much easier-projects, meeting notes, daily tasks all connected. Handwriting feels great.

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FAQ

What is Pencil Planner?

Pencil Planner is a hybrid app that combines handwritten notes and typed text for planning and organization. It offers flexible planning views and dedicated pages for notes, allowing users to write, sketch, and type.

Does Pencil Planner have ads?

No, Pencil Planner does not contain advertisements. The app is free to start with core features, and offers optional Premium subscriptions for advanced functionality.

What are the subscription options for Pencil Planner Premium?

Pencil Planner Premium offers Weekly ($1.99/P7D), Monthly ($3.99/P1M), and Yearly ($19.99/P1Y) plans, all with a 3 or 7-day free trial period depending on the plan selected.

Can I use Pencil Planner offline?

The description does not explicitly state offline capabilities, but core planning and note-taking features are generally expected to function without an internet connection. Syncing and certain cloud-based features may require connectivity.

What devices is Pencil Planner compatible with?

Pencil Planner is available for iPad and iPhone. It is designed to leverage Apple Pencil for a seamless handwriting experience on compatible iPad models.

How often is Pencil Planner updated?

The latest version is 1.14.0, last updated on 2026-11-08. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting active development and maintenance by the developer.

What is the age rating for Pencil Planner?

Pencil Planner has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children and adults.

Can I export my notes from Pencil Planner?

Yes, you can export completed pages from Pencil Planner as PDF or PNG files. This allows for easy sharing and archiving of your plans and notes.