HandToDo vs Pencilo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
HandToDo
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HandToDo is an elegant and intuitive task and note management app, designed for those who value both handwriting and efficient organization. Write your tasks by hand with Apple Pencil or type them on the keyboard, then let the app automatically recognize your handwriting and turn your handwritten notes into searchable, actionable items. Each task can be enriched with notes, due dates, colors, and clear statuses: to do, in progress, or completed. Multiple Views for Every Workflow Dashboard View: Get an at-a-glance overview of your tasks with stats, filters, and quick actions. List View: Classic organized view with sections by status for focused work. Kanban Board: Visualize your workflow with drag-and-drop columns. Move tasks seamlessly between "To Do," "Doing," and "Done" for an agile approach to productivity. Calendar View: See all your tasks with due dates on a monthly calendar. Perfect for deadline management and planning ahead. Handwriting & Keyboard Input Seamlessly combine handwritten input with Apple Pencil and keyboard typing. Write titles and notes naturally with your hand, and the app will recognize the text for search and organization. Notes Section Beyond tasks, HandToDo includes a dedicated Notes section. Capture ideas, meeting notes, or quick thoughts with the same handwriting recognition capabilities. Complete Task Management Clear statuses: To Do, In Progress, Done Due dates with overdue indicators Optional color coding to highlight priorities Rich notes with handwriting or typing Search across all your tasks and notes iCloud Synchronization Automatically access your tasks and notes across iPad and Mac. Everything stays in sync, always. Dashboard Widget Monitor your tasks directly from your home screen with a live widget showing your to-do, in-progress, and completed counts. Clean & Modern Design A smooth, subtle interface perfectly integrated into the Apple ecosystem. Materials, animations, and gestures feel natural and responsive. Perfect for: Students managing assignments and projects Professionals balancing multiple responsibilities Creative thinkers who prefer handwriting Anyone seeking a beautiful, functional productivity tool Teams using agile methodologies (Kanban board) HandToDo adapts to the way you think and work, putting handwriting at the heart of modern productivity. Whether you prefer lists, boards, or calendars, HandToDo has the view you need. Download HandToDo today and rediscover the pleasure of handwritten productivity with the power of digital organization.
Pencilo
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Pencilo is a developer-focused task workspace built for iPad. Capture ideas instantly with Apple Pencil, keep handwritten notes next to tasks, and stay in flow from planning to execution. What you can do with Pencilo: β’ Capture tasks your way Create tasks by typing, drawing, or pasting text. Pencil capture helps you jot down work quickly when ideas arrive. β’ Organize projects with clarity Use project workspaces with list and board views to manage open, completed, and skipped tasks at a glance. β’ Keep notes close to execution Open a dedicated notepad for each project, write naturally with Apple Pencil, and keep task context where you need it. β’ Track focus and progress Start, pause, and resume active work sessions with built-in time tracking so you always know where your time goes. β’ Use AI as a practical teammate Generate daily plans, summarize notepad content, and convert action items into tasks you can apply with review-first control. β’ Move fast with quick actions Use shortcuts for capture, timer control, and smart multi-task creation from pasted content. Pencilo is designed for builders, students, and professionals who think better with handwriting but still need a structured workflow. No clutter. Just capture, prioritize, and ship.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pencilo at Free against HandToDo's $0.99. HandToDo's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Pencilo is free to download; HandToDo costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | HandToDo | Pencilo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Daily | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Benlolo | Pooja Kumari |
In-app purchases
HandToDo
No in-app purchases
Pencilo
No in-app purchases









