Comparison

MTG Sync vs Acto|Handwritten Planner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MTG Sync

This app optimizes whiteboard snapshots using frame recognition for clear digital copies. Organize, edit, and share your notes via email, cloud services, or save them to your device.

Highlights
  • Optimized whiteboard image capture
  • Frame recognition for title, date, and member details
  • Pinch-to-zoom and edit saved data
  • Folder management with color settings
  • Email, Evernote, and Dropbox integration
  • Save to Camera Roll
  • File search functionality
Features
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This App makes it easy to organize the whiteboard writings by optimizing the snapshot picture using unique frame recognition technology such as key stone correction. The saved data can be organized by folders, sent by e-mail, sent to Evernote, Dropbox and can be saved to Camera Roll. *To use the feature of this App, Smartphone ready whiteboard PLUS “MTG Sync” is required. For details please check our website: http://www.plus-vision.com Main features 1.  Shooting (save whiteboard writing) Camera feature of this App enables to save the optimized whiteboard image after picture correction. 2. The bundled template sheet will enable you to cut out the “title”, “date”, “member” and “place” on the App to show on the screen. By checking the star marks, App will recognize the rating and organize the data according to the ratings. 3. Detailed display of the file Saved data can be displayed by either enlarging it or shrinking it using pinch operation. The title, date, and rating can be edited , too. (Other Features) *File list display feature *Sending as an email attachment, sending to Evernote, Dropbox. *Folder management of the saved data. (Folder name and color setting is possible) *Saving the data to the Camera Roll *Picture correction on the image from Camera Roll *File search function. (Search by rating, shot date, title, etc.) *2 picture correction modes. (Whiteboard mode, Photo mode) *Image stabilizer function. (Shoot after stabilized) *Print from AirPrint compatible printer. How to shoot 1.Move to Camera mode using “Camera” button. 2. Tap the shoot button after confirming the whiteboard well within the display. *Keystone correction may fail if PLUS logo is not recognized. *Recommending shooting distance is max. 3m, angle is max. 45 degrees left/right, but it depends on the shooting condition. If the PLUS logo is not properly recognized, shoot it from the front in the nearest distance. *PLUS logo recognition may not work properly due to camera performance for iPhone3G, iPhone3GS, iPod Touch (1st generation to 4th generation), iPad (1st generation and 2nd generation) ・Evernote and Evernote logos are the trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S.Evernote Corporation ・Dropbox and Dropbox logos are the trademarks of registered trademarks of US Dropbox, Inc.

About

Acto|Handwritten Planner

Features
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Acto is a handwritten planner built for iPad. Open it like a paper notebook, write your goals, plan your week by hand, and find what you wrote later — across every page(premium). WHAT IS ACTO? A digital planner where every page is yours to draw on. Five sections work together: a Cover you sign yourself, a Projects index, one Detail page per project, a weekly two-page spread that updates with your calendar, and free Notes pages you can add anywhere. DESIGNED FOR APPLE PENCIL ・Pressure, tilt, and hover support ・Markup tool picker appears the moment your Pencil touches the page ・Palm rejection follows your iPadOS system setting ・Pencil 2 double-tap and Pencil Pro squeeze respect your system shortcut ・Undo, redo, lasso select, and clear page from the toolbar YOUR PLANNER, FOR YEARS The Cover and weekly spreads read your device's date, so the same planner carries from 2026 into 2027 and beyond. No yearly re-purchase, no migration, no "2026 edition" expiring on you. SEARCH YOUR HANDWRITING (PREMIUM) On-device OCR reads Japanese and English handwriting after you leave a page, then lets you search by word, date range, or section. Even rough notes become findable. Recognition runs locally with Apple's Vision framework — your handwriting never leaves your device. ICLOUD SYNC Sign in to iCloud and your planner appears on every iPad with the same Apple ID. Your data stays in your own iCloud — only you can see it. FOUR LIQUID GLASS THEMES (PREMIUM) Sand, Fog, Graphite, and Linen. Free users start with one theme; Premium unlocks all four to match your week or your room. EXPORT WHEN YOU NEED TO PDF export collects every page in order. Single pages export as PNG. Share via Files, Mail, AirDrop, or any Share Sheet target. PLANS ・Free: 3 projects, 10 pages, one theme, PDF / PNG export, every handwriting tool. ・Premium (¥600/month or ¥4,800/year): unlimited pages, all themes, Monthly View, OCR search, every sticker. ・Content Store: stickers WHO IS ACTO FOR? ・People who plan and journal by hand and want their iPad to feel like paper ・Founders, freelancers, and students tracking several projects in parallel ・Apple Pencil users who want a structured planner alongside the note-taking apps they already use ・Bullet journal practitioners who want digital search and sync on top of paper-style layouts PRIVACY Handwriting recognition runs on-device. iCloud sync uses your own iCloud account — only you can access your notes. Acto does not collect, sell, or analyze your notes. REQUIREMENTS iPad running iPadOS 18 or later. Apple Pencil recommended (1st generation, 2nd generation, USB-C, or Pencil Pro). LANGUAGES Japanese, English. TERMS OF USE (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MTG Sync4 screens
Acto|Handwritten Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MTG Sync at none against Acto|Handwritten Planner's 4. MTG Sync also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Acto|Handwritten Planner's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Acto|Handwritten Planner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MTG Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MTG Sync ships an update every 5 months, Acto|Handwritten Planner every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
MTG Sync versus Acto|Handwritten Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTG SyncActo|Handwritten Planner
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPLUS CorporationMatsu LLC.

In-app purchases

None

MTG Sync

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Acto|Handwritten Planner

Subscriptions2
  • Acto Premium - monthly$3.991 Month
  • Acto Premium - yearly$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Basic Stickers$1.99
  • Monthly View$1.99

Questions

Is MTG Sync free?
MTG Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Acto|Handwritten Planner free?
Acto|Handwritten Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MTG Sync or Acto|Handwritten Planner have ads?
Neither MTG Sync nor Acto|Handwritten Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MTG Sync or Acto|Handwritten Planner?
MTG Sync ships an update every 5 months, and Acto|Handwritten Planner every 4 days. Most recently, MTG Sync was updated on October 17, 2026 and Acto|Handwritten Planner on October 17, 2026.

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