# Planner for iPad vs Digital Planner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planner for iPad at 71% against Digital Planner's 21%. Planner for iPad also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Digital Planner's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 500) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planner for iPad sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Digital Planner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Planner for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digital Planner has 14K ratings behind it against 500, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Planner for iPad's written reviews are positive against 21% of Digital Planner's.

Planner for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Digital Planner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planner for iPad | Digital Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (500 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planner-for-ipad/id1246635949/reviews)** | [4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-planner-task-journal/id1632352471/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 500 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 20.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 433 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370766525) | [ToolStyle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1402526967) |

## What reviewers say

### Planner for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planner-for-ipad/id1246635949)

This app offers a digital planner experience on your iPad, allowing you to write directly on your calendar with Apple Pencil. Personalize your planner with various decorative materials and choose from different style sheets. Your data is safely stored in the cloud.

**Highlights:** Handwriting on calendar with Apple Pencil, Monthly, weekly, and daily calendar views, Personalize with stamps, to-do lists, and more, Sync with other calendars like Google Calendar, Cloud storage for data backup, Customizable style sheets

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $3.49 | per month |
| Plus | $5.49 | per month |
| 50 (+0) | $1.00 | one-time |
| 100 (+0) | $2.00 | one-time |
| 150 (+0) | $3.00 | one-time |
| 200 (+0) | $4.00 | one-time |
| 500 (+100) | $8.00 | one-time |
| 800 (+200) | $12.00 | one-time |
| 1600 (+400) | $24.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🖋️ Smooth writing experience with Apple Pencil
- 📆 Seamless integration with Apple Calendar
- 🎨 Variety of stamps, stickers, and customization options
- 📝 Ability to handwrite notes and plans
- 🗓️ Convenient day, week, and month views

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model for premium features
- 🔍 Limited color and pen options in free version
- 🚫 Inability to delete certain elements like masking tape
- 🔀 Lack of synchronization between day, week, and month views
- 📱 No iPhone app for on-the-go access

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app freezes when using certain features
- Handwritten notes not syncing correctly between views
- Date/time display issues after software updates

**Requested features**

- Copy and paste functionality
- Ability to resize and rotate stickers/stamps
- One-time purchase option for premium features
- Improved palm rejection and pressure sensitivity
- Integration with Google Calendar


### Digital Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-planner-task-journal/id1632352471)

This app combines a daily planner with creative tools to organize your life and express your imagination. Create habit trackers, to-do lists, and reading lists, all while using colorful templates, stickers, and brushes. It also features AI art generation to add unique visuals to your pages.

**Highlights:** Habit trackers, To-do lists, Reading and movie lists, Creative templates, Stickers and brushes, AI art generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Planner & Calendar: Agenda | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| One month subscription | $13.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Months subscription | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| 2 Month Subscription | $39.99 | per 2 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for organization
- 🌟 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 👍 Useful for planning and tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overly expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 📢 Constant prompts to upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incorrect spelling on templates
- Subscription issues and charges

**Requested features**

- More free templates and options
- Ability to customize without paying
- Improved drawing/writing tools
- Reduced subscription cost


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planner for iPad free?

Planner for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Digital Planner free?

Digital Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Planner for iPad or Digital Planner?

Planner for iPad is rated higher. Planner for iPad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 500 ratings, while Digital Planner averages 4.3 from 14K ratings.

### Do Planner for iPad or Digital Planner have ads?

Both Planner for iPad and Digital Planner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Planner for iPad or Digital Planner?

Planner for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Digital Planner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Planner for iPad was updated on October 15, 2026 and Digital Planner on October 17, 2026.

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