# Structured vs Pencil Planner

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Structured at 169K against Pencil Planner's 12. Structured also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). Pencil Planner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Structured sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pencil Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Structured holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Structured has 169K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Structured's written reviews are positive against 84% of Pencil Planner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Structured ships an update every 9 days, Pencil Planner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Structured | Pencil Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (169K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/structured-daily-planner-todo/id1499198946/reviews)** | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-planner-stift/id1661094074/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **169K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#90** | — |
| Size | 292 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [unorderly GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120717165) | [TNX Apps UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270694783) |

## What reviewers say

### Structured

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/structured-daily-planner-todo/id1499198946)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Free · Productivity, #99 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Organize your day with a visual timeline that integrates your calendar, to-dos, routines, and habits. This app helps users feel calmer, focus faster, and accomplish more daily. It's ideal for work, study, travel, and managing ADHD, offering planning tools and focus timers.

**Highlights:** Visual timeline for day and week organization, Inbox for instant idea capture, Sub-tasks and notes for project breakdown, Pomodoro focus timer and Live Activities, Color-coding and icon personalization, Recurring tasks and routines, AI-powered daily drafting

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Structured Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Structured Pro (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Structured Pro (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $34.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Structured Pro (Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly organized and structured
- 🎨 Customizable colors and icons
- ⏱️ Visualizes time and task duration
- 🗓️ Integrates with calendar and reminders
- 🧠 Helpful for ADHD and neurodivergent users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Tedious to change task times
- 🔀 Difficulty rearranging tasks
- 🔍 Lack of search for icons
- 📅 Missing weekly/monthly view
- ⏰ Notifications not customizable

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring subtasks not unchecking properly
- Sync issues between devices
- Glitches when changing task times

**Requested features**

- Drag and drop to rearrange tasks
- Ability to push back all tasks
- Shared calendars and task lists
- Routines and habit tracking
- More icon categories and search


### Pencil Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-planner-stift/id1661094074)

This app allows users to visually plan their schedules by drawing appointments directly onto a calendar. It offers an intuitive, pen-on-paper experience for effortless scheduling, making it ideal for families and couples to coordinate activities and boost overall productivity.

**Highlights:** Draw appointments directly on calendar, Intuitive pen-on-paper planning, Visual family planner, Couple calendar for shared planning, Boost productivity and organization, Supports iPad stylus input

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly Pro | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Structured free?

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

### Is Pencil Planner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Structured or Pencil Planner?

Structured is rated higher. Structured averages 4.8 out of 5 from 169K ratings, while Pencil Planner averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do Structured or Pencil Planner have ads?

Neither Structured nor Pencil Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Structured or Pencil Planner?

Structured ships an update every 9 days, and Pencil Planner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Structured was updated on November 8, 2026 and Pencil Planner on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*