# Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro vs Supernotes

Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro and Supernotes both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Supernotes's written reviews are positive against 43% of Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro's. Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 127). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Supernotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Supernotes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro has 13K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro's written reviews are positive against 91% of Supernotes's.

Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, Supernotes monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro | Supernotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-planner-and-calendar-pro/id1505638148/reviews) | **[4.8 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernotes-notes-and-journal/id1567815218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 127 |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 59 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wasdesign, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/721094701) | [Supernotes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567815220) |

## What reviewers say

### Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-planner-and-calendar-pro/id1505638148)

This app brings the freedom of a paper planner to your digital calendar, allowing you to handwrite plans, highlight appointments, and take notes directly on your schedule. It syncs across devices and offers robust note-taking features.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes on digital calendar, Apple Pencil support, Cloud backup and sync, Calendar and reminders integration, Customizable pens and highlighters, Note-taking with folders

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great calendar integration
- 👍 Handwriting support with Apple Pencil
- 📆 Ability to plan and organize on digital calendar
- 🔗 Syncs across devices
- 📝 Useful note-taking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, data loss, UI issues)
- 💰 Expensive subscription for some users
- 📱 Limited functionality on iPhone
- 🔍 Lack of search/organization for notes

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing
- Syncing issues between devices
- Pen/eraser functionality bugs
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Layout/UI issues (overlapping elements, unresponsive controls)

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options (themes, fonts, etc.)
- Integrate with Reminders app
- Allow typed text input in addition to handwriting
- Improve syncing and backup functionality
- Add ability to insert images, PDFs, and other files


### Supernotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernotes-notes-and-journal/id1567815218)

Organize your thoughts and ideas with a fast, lightweight note-taking app. Create visually rich notecards with Markdown and LaTeX support, enhanced by AI writing assistance. Build interconnected knowledge networks and share them seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Shareable Markdown notecards, AI writing assistance, Bi-directional card linking, 2D/3D graph visualization, Spaced repetition flashcards, Real-time collaboration, Offline support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supernotes Unlimited (1 Month) | $11.00 | per month |
| Supernotes Unlimited (Promo) | $69.00 | per year |
| Supernotes Unlimited (1 Year) | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful design and UI
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🧠 Powerful organization system
- 💡 Unique card-based concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Learning curve for some
- ⚠️ Limited initial note space
- 🎛️ Lacks advanced features for some users
- 📱 No iOS widgets
- 🔄 Cumbersome tagging for some

**Reported bugs**

- Blank white screen on app/web browser
- App doesn't work on iOS 15.4.1

**Requested features**

- iOS widgets for home and lock screens
- Alert for note space limit and prompt to edit/continue as journal entry
- Better image and video viewing
- Control center button
- Split screen functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro free?

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

### Is Supernotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro or Supernotes?

Supernotes is rated higher. Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Supernotes averages 4.8 from 127 ratings.

### Do Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro or Supernotes have ads?

Neither Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro nor Supernotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro or Supernotes?

Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Supernotes monthly. Most recently, Pencil Planner & Calendar Pro was updated on November 11, 2026 and Supernotes on November 3, 2026.

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