# Tekika - Handwritten Planner — Handwriting Calendar & Planner

> Handwriting Calendar & Planner (iPhone/iPad app by Yuuki Takahashi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tekika-handwritten-planner/id6766036846 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yuuki Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893216227)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-05-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tekika-handwritten-planner/id6766036846/reviews.md

## What is Tekika?

Tekika is a handwritten schedule app that lets you write directly on your calendar.                                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  HANDWRITING
  Write freely on monthly, weekly, and daily calendars with a stylus or your finger.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  STICKY NOTE EVENTS
  Events appear as colorful sticky notes on the calendar. Tap to view and edit.                                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  THREE VIEWS
  Switch between monthly, weekly, and daily views with handwriting and sticky notes.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  RECURRING EVENTS
  Daily, weekly, monthly, and custom repeats with count or end date.                                                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  REMINDERS
  Get notified at event time or up to 1 day before.

  ICLOUD SYNC
  Sync events, handwriting, and notes between iPad and iPhone.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  WIDGETS
  Display today's events or monthly calendar on your Home Screen.                                                                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  CUSTOMIZATION
  Fonts, text size, grid lines, and background photos & colors.

  DARK MODE & BILINGUAL
  Japanese and English with in-app language switching.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Background Customization | $0.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2026-08-22

■ Shared Calendar Improvements                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
- Added a calendar switcher bar at the top of the screen — tap to switch between Personal and shared calendars instantly
- Long-press a shared calendar to open its settings
- Fixed an issue where handwriting data mixed between calendars when switching
- Backup and restore now works per calendar (Personal or each shared calendar)

■ Enhanced Announcements
- Tap an announcement banner to view the full details                                                                                                                                                                                                    
- "Don't show this again" option to hide individual announcements
- Dismissed state now syncs across your devices via iCloud

■ Contact Form Added
- You can now send inquiries directly from within the app                                                                                                                                                                  

■ Bug Fixes
- Fixed banner ads not appearing on iPad
- Fixed widget displaying in Light Mode when switching to Dark Mode while viewing a different month
- Fixed pen tool resetting to default on every page switch

### 1.1.1 — 2026-05-17

Backup Improvements
- Backups are now saved to iCloud Drive and can be accessed and restored from any iPhone or iPad signed in with the same Apple ID.
- The backup list now shows which device created each backup.
- Added a share button to each backup item so you can easily export backup files.
- Backup files are stored in compressed format.
 
Reorganized Data Management Settings
- The data management section has been reorganized into four clear sections: Data Sync, Backup, Storage, and Danger Zone.
- The delete option is now split into "Delete Local Data" and "Delete All Data (incl. iCloud)" to prevent accidental data loss. Deleting iCloud data requires double confirmation. 
 
Weekday Color Themes
- Added six built-in color themes: Japan Calendar, Simple, Pastel, Monochrome, Neon, and Notebook. 
- Select a theme to apply colors to all weekdays at once.
- A custom edit mode lets you set each weekday's color individually.
 
Improved Dark Mode Support 
- In dark mode, colors that are too dark to read are now automatically brightened for better visibility, while preserving the overall look and feel of your chosen theme.
 
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where cell grid lines were not visible in the monthly calendar on iPhone.
- Fixed an issue where the separator between the monthly calendar and the memo area was not visible. 
- Fixed an issue where time labels in the weekly and daily views were displayed in the wrong color.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-05-14

- Fixed an issue where the calendar could briefly appear zoomed when switching between Month, Week, and Day views
- Fixed an issue where the display could become unstable when rapidly using the Today button or navigation buttons
- Fixed an issue where drawings from the previous screen could temporarily remain visible after switching views
- Fixed an issue where drawings made immediately after switching screens could sometimes be saved to the wrong date
- Adjusted the position and size of ad banners to improve display stability on iPhone and iPad
- Improved drawing updates during navigation and screen transitions for a more stable experience

### 1.0.1 — 2026-05-13

- Fixed an issue where the canvas would accidentally scroll when your palm touched the screen while drawing with Apple Pencil                                                                                                            
  - Added a "Draw with Finger" option in iPad settings. When turned off, only Apple Pencil can draw and your finger is used for scrolling only
  - In Dark Mode, the calendar background color now automatically adapts to match the system appearance                                                                                                                                    
  - Fixed an issue where handwriting could be overwritten by a sync from another device while drawing                                                                                                                                    
  - Fixed an issue where handwriting sync would not occur when both iPhone and iPad were open in handwriting mode simultaneously                                                                                                           
  - Improved the speed of handwriting sync between devices (up to 5 seconds → up to 2 seconds)

### 1.0 — 2026-05-09

No release notes.

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