# Widget for Notion vs Penlog

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Penlog at 100% against Widget for Notion's 50%. Penlog also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Widget for Notion's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget for Notion sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Penlog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Penlog holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget for Notion has 40 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Widget for Notion's written reviews are positive against 100% of Penlog's.

Widget for Notion ships an update every 2 weeks, Penlog every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget for Notion | Penlog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-for-notion/id6751851452/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penlog-handwriting-journal/id6765667652/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YUYA YOSHIDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836315313) | [RT Indianapolis Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896030549) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget for Notion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-for-notion/id6751851452)

Display and interact with your Notion data directly from your iPhone's home screen. Manage tasks, access favorite pages, and filter information with ease, all without opening the main Notion app.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets for Notion, Task management and completion, Quick access to favorite pages, Advanced filtering of Notion data, Customizable display sorting

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notion Widget Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Notion Widget Pro (年間) | $69.99 | per year |
| Notion Widget Pro (Lifetime) | $119.99 | one-time |


### Penlog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penlog-handwriting-journal/id6765667652)

This app allows you to write handwritten notes and tasks using an Apple Pencil on your iPad. It automatically syncs these entries with your Notion workspace, converting your handwriting into actionable tasks and organized notes. The app also offers features like task carry-forward and a morning briefing with integrated AI.

**Highlights:** Handwritten task and note creation, Two-way Notion task synchronization, Automatic notation reading (tasks, notes, headings), Carry-forward of unfinished tasks, Morning briefing with calendar and AI integration, REST API and MCP server for developers

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Penlog Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Penlog Pro Annual | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget for Notion free?

Widget for Notion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Penlog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widget for Notion or Penlog?

Penlog is rated higher. Widget for Notion averages 4.2 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Penlog averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Widget for Notion or Penlog have ads?

Neither Widget for Notion nor Penlog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widget for Notion or Penlog?

Widget for Notion ships an update every 2 weeks, and Penlog every 4 days. Most recently, Widget for Notion was updated on November 8, 2026 and Penlog on November 9, 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.*