# Handled vs Pellet

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pellet at none against Handled's 2. Pellet also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Handled's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Handled sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pellet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Handled ships an update every 3 days, Pellet every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handled | Pellet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pellet-notes-tasks-pkm/id6800106754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akhil Krishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785993496) | [Buildraai LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800106756) |

## What reviewers say

### Handled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handled-calm-daily-planner/id6785993493)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zephr Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Zephr Pro (Monthly) | $24.99 | per year |


### Pellet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pellet-notes-tasks-pkm/id6800106754)

Organize notes, tasks, and projects using plain markdown files. Features include a live preview editor, wiki-style linking, task management with Kanban boards, and calendar integration. Supports offline use, handwriting, voice notes, and user-controlled syncing.

**Highlights:** Plain markdown notes, Live preview editor, Wiki-style linking, Task management with Kanban, Calendar integration, Handwriting and voice notes, User-controlled sync

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handled free?

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

### Is Pellet free?

Pellet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Handled or Pellet have ads?

Neither Handled nor Pellet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Handled or Pellet?

Handled ships an update every 3 days, and Pellet every 3 weeks. Most recently, Handled was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pellet on October 24, 2026.

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