Best Planner Apps

Digital Planner
(4.9 out of 5 stars)
(4.9 out of 5 stars)
GoodNotes
(4.7 out of 5 stars)
(4.7 out of 5 stars)
Notability
(4.5 out of 5 stars)
(4.5 out of 5 stars)
Noteshelf
(4.3 out of 5 stars)
(4.3 out of 5 stars)
Artful Agenda
(4.8 out of 5 stars)
(4.8 out of 5 stars)
Any.Do
(4.3 out of 5 stars)
(4.3 out of 5 stars)
Pencil Planner
(3.9 out of 5 stars)
(3.9 out of 5 stars)
Planner Pro
(4 out of 5 stars)
(4 out of 5 stars)
Things 3
(4.1 out of 5 stars)
(4.1 out of 5 stars)
Trello
(4.4 out of 5 stars)
(4.4 out of 5 stars)
Todoist
(3.7 out of 5 stars)
(3.7 out of 5 stars)
Xodo
(3.8 out of 5 stars)
(3.8 out of 5 stars)
Digital Planner GoodNotes Notability Noteshelf Artful Agenda Any.Do Pencil Planner Planner Pro Things 3 Trello Todoist Xodo
Overal rating:
Rating 4.9 4.7 4.5 4.3 4.8 4.3 3.9 4 4.1 4.4 3.7 3.8
Reviews 481 432 378 544 450 411 311 287 212 292 113 194
Features:
No. of predefined templates 100+ 22 388 25 1 1 1 4 1 1 1
No. of predefined stickers 2000+ 80+ 25+ 50 20+
No. of predefined covers 40+ 30 10+ 8
Type of app Digital Planner & Calendar Handwriting note-taking PDF Reader Handwriting note-taking PDF Reader Handwriting note-taking PDF Reader Digital Planner Task Manager Digital Planner Digital Calendar & Task Manager Digital Calendar & Task Manager Digital Organizer Digital Task Manager PDF Reader & Editor
Platforms Support:
Windows
Android
Web
MacOS
IOS
Interface:
Change user interface in dark mode
Integrated covers
Notification Support
Presentation mode
Page rotation
Support for custom fonts
Special features:
Interactive checklists
Highlighter
Convert handwriting to text
Resize, cut, copy, delete selected handwriting
Drag & drop
Add photos
Add web links
Add stickers
Draw shapes
Bookmark pages
Synchronize & Backup:
Synchronize with Apple Calendar
Synchronize with Google Calendar
Synchronize with Microsoft Calendar
Auto backup to Dropbox, Google Drive, etc
Export planner to PDF
Export specific pages
Digital Planner

Digital Planner

(4.9 out of 5 stars)

One of the best digital planners! Have powerful functionality, is cross-platform and has a beautiful interface. Special attention should be given to the abundance of predefined templates, stickers, and covers, with the number of which not every analog will be able to compete.

With Digital Planner you will always be organized and stay on TOP in your daily routine. Enjoy the convenience and efficiency of a planner! Easy complete tasks and achieve goals in any business.

Pros
  • Works with all popular platforms;
  • Your planner has no expiration date;
  • So many hyperlinked digital templates;
  • Apple & Google Calendar sync;
  • Large collection of fonts, stickers and covers;
  • Both vertical and horizontal orientation supported.

 

Cons
  • Apple Pencil drawing limited functionality;
  • No access sharing between users.

Product details

No. of templates No. of stickers No. of covers Platforms Calendars Developer Type of app
100+ 2000+ 40+ Win / Android / Web / Mac / IOS Google / Apple / Microsoft Evopaper LLC. Digital Planner & Calendar
GoodNotes

GoodNotes

(4.7 out of 5 stars)

A popular note-taking app with an easy-to-use toolbar, making you work comfortably with an Apple Pencil or any other stylus. There are many styles of paper available for different sizes. It is very easy to make annotation imported PDF documents.

It also just installs new templates, for example, if you need a monthly or weekly planner. All you need to do is download the PDF to your iPad and then upload the template to GoodNotes. By the way, the application integrates well with every new iPadOS update and works without glitches.

Pros
  • Helpful handwriting search tool;
  • Bookmarks can be named;
  • Create folders, organize files conveniently;
  • In one notebook, you can work in both portrait and landscape orientation.

 

Cons
  • No voice notes;
  • No hyperlink support.

 

Product details

No. of templates No. of stickers No. of covers Platforms Calendars Developer Type of app
22 80+ 30 Mac / IOS - Time Base Technology Limited Note-taking PDF Reader
Notability

Notability

(4.5 out of 5 stars)

A popular among iPad users application for creating and taking notes, sketches, annotating documents, etc. Allows you to take notes both by hand and from the keyboard. You can make audio recordings and photographs. You can easily leave comments in documents of different formats, including PDF. Signed forms can be quickly submitted by email.

Pros
  • Search by handwriting;
  • Easy to get started using for a beginner;
  • There is a view of two documents in one window;
  • You can write text with different formatting into one text field.

 

Cons
  • Inconvenient file import;
  • Lack of built-in stickers and covers.

Product details

No. of templates No. of stickers No. of covers Platforms Calendars Developer Type of app
388 - - Mac / IOS - Ginger Labs Note-taking PDF Reader
Noteshelf

Noteshelf

(4.3 out of 5 stars)

Increases productivity and allows you to cope with completely different tasks, be it organizing a workday, completing study assignments, planning a fitness workout, tracking money saving, and much more. Has a full-fledged text editor in which you can arrange the project exactly the way you would like it. Implement your ideas in Noteshelf, enjoying a nice interface and good functionality.

Pros
  • Useful audio note function;
  • Easy change of text color after writing;
  • Planner app can open two files at the same time;
  • Easy-to-use interface with customizability.

 

Cons
  • No calendar sync;
  • You cannot move multiple pages at once.

Product details

No. of templates No. of stickers No. of covers Platforms Calendars Developer Type of app
25 25+ 10+ Android / Mac OS / IOS - Fluid Touch PTE LTD. Note-taking PDF Reader
Artful Agenda

Artful Agenda

(4.8 out of 5 stars)

Good app for those who want to preserve the paper planners effect in digital format. Available in versions for PC and laptop on Microsoft Windows, macOS, as well as for smartphones and tablets iPhone, iPad, Android.

Allows you to quickly sync data with Google and Apple calendars. Suitable for creating a schedule, knows how to tie events to dates. Helps to correctly adjust goals, priorities, and key tasks for a specific period. Looks beautiful in a full-screen spread, supports a bullet priority list, meal plan, etc.

Pros
  • Highly customizable interface;
  • The software includes a good searching system;
  • Conveniently works with to-do lists and calendars;
  • Synchronization with Google and Apple calendars.
Cons
  • Not enough custom settings;
  • Multiple tabs do not open in one window.

Product details

No. of templates No. of stickers No. of covers Platforms Calendars Developer Type of app
1 50 8 Win / Android / Mac / IOS Google / Apple / Microsoft Artful LLC. Digital Planner
Any.Do

Any.Do

(4.3 out of 5 stars)

Personal organizer app in which you can create a to-do list and set reminders for the time you need. Supports mobile devices, browsers, desktop clients. You can work with Any.Do not only yourself but also in a collective mode. For tasks, you can set the executor, date and time of completion, deadlines, etc. You can also attach tags to tasks, which makes it easier to track the status.

Pros
  • Handy daily planner;
  • Advanced reminder system with repetitions;
  • You can divide tasks into categories;
  • High speed of work, simple operation.
Cons
  • Subtasks are not created;
  • The free version is very limited in functionality.

 

Product details

No. of templates No. of stickers No. of covers Platforms Calendars Developer Type of app
+ - - Windows / Android / Web / IOS / Mac Google / Apple / Microsoft Any.DO inc. Task Manager
Pencil Planner

Pencil Planner

(3.9 out of 5 stars)

By downloading Pencil Planner to your iOS device, you can quickly plan your tasks for the days, weeks, and months ahead. The application helps to be well organized and attentive, not to forget about important events such as business trips, appointments, weekend events, and any other tasks.

Pros
  • Unlimited recordings and devices;
  • The display is oriented for both portrait and landscape modes;
  • Laconic design, for testing it is not necessary to purchase a trial;
  • Convenient navigation through the planner (clicking on headers), support for hyperlinks.
Cons
  • No extra stickers or covers;
  • Inconvenient to work with touchpad and keyboard (stylus is recommended).

 

Product details

No. of templates No. of stickers No. of covers Platforms Calendars Developer Type of app
1 - - IOS Google / Apple Westdesign Digital Planner
Planner Pro

Planner Pro

(4 out of 5 stars)

Allows you to create a personal schedule and is often used as an organizer. Differs in a convenient event editor, make it possible to change the view of the displayed calendar. For each task, you can set the priority, status, repeat, and description, also immediately set reminders and view the number of remaining to-do's right from the widget on the desktop.

Pros
  • Change event time by drag and drop;
  • Quick creation of subtasks, working with tags;
  • Ability to print the calendar directly from the app;
  • Modules "Day", "Week", "Month" and "Tasks" for better management.

 

Cons
  • Not enough settings;
  • Notes appear slightly crooked;
  • Problems with switching orientation (gets lost to another tab).

Product details

No. of templates No. of stickers No. of covers Platforms Calendars Developer Type of app
4 - - IOS Apple Hangzhou Beesoft Information Technology Co., Ltd Digital Calendar & Task Manager
Things 3

Things 3

(4.1 out of 5 stars)

Immediately after launching the menu, the app will display two lists under Today and Plans. The first one is filled in the morning, what is on the agenda is added to it and has the highest priority. In the second list, you can schedule events for several days in advance. For example, indicate the date for which scheduled a meeting with a friend or set a reminder about the upcoming birthday of a relative.

Pros
  • Easily add new tasks using hotkeys;
  • Safari browser integration;
  • Competent categorization of tasks and plans.

 

Cons
  • Truncated project names;
  • You cannot collapse and expand sections;
  • No option to pre-terminate a repeating task.

Product details

No. of templates No. of stickers No. of covers Platforms Calendars Developer Type of app
1 - - macOS / IOS Apple Cultured Code GmbH & Co. KG Digital Calendar & Task Manager
Trello

Trello

(4.4 out of 5 stars)

Organizer is a multi-platform project management software. The intuitive interface is laconically divided into boards, lists, and cards. The impressions from working with such a control system remain really pleasant. Post-to-do lists on boards, write tasks on cards, check progress, and close things you've done.

Pros
  • Convenient digital planning in collective mode;
  • Nice interface in the form of boards and cards;
  • Ability to choose a different style of cards for different tasks.
Cons
  • Intrusive notifications;
  • Unfinished interface and search.

Product details

No. of templates No. of stickers No. of covers Platforms Calendars Developer Type of app
1 20+ - Windows / Android / Web / MacOS / IOS Google / Apple Trello, Ink. Digital Organizer
Todoist

Todoist

(3.7 out of 5 stars)

Helps plan and keep track of tasks. You can leave notes with files for each task. It has convenient options for sorting by filters, assigning labels, quick editing, and exporting projects. The interactive manager allows you to comment on actions, maintain a backlog, analyze the works of project participants, leave tags, and so on.

Pros
  • There is a task attachment for emails;
  • Simple and user-friendly interface;
  • There is delegation and division of tasks.
Cons
  • There are failures in reminders;
  • No emoji, few features in the free version.

Product details

No. of templates No. of stickers No. of covers Platforms Calendars Developer Type of app
1 - - Windows / Android / Web / MacOS / IOS Apple / Google / Microsoft Doist, LTD. Digital Task Manager
Xodo

Xodo

(3.8 out of 5 stars)

The excellent time-proven PDF annotator. The key functions are creating, editing, and viewing. It is possible to add freehand annotations. There is a night mode for comfortable reading in the dark. There are convenient
tools for text search, page repetition, and scaling.

There is also the possibility of drawing directly to PDF, highlighting, underlining, and strikethrough text, adding pointers and geometric shapes. Supports filling, saving, and sending PDF forms by email. Documents can be manually signed with the signature saved for later use.

Pros
  • Stylus support;
  • Works with digital signatures;
  • Integrates with google translator;
  • Easy export of individual document pages;
  • Good annotator and editor for PDF and other formats.
Cons
  • Possible slowdowns in work;
  • No reminders and no calendar sync;
  • The function of adding pages to favorites is only in the full version.

Product details

No. of templates No. of stickers No. of covers Platforms Calendars Developer Type of app
- - - Android / Web / MacOS / IOS - Xodo Technologies Inc. PDF Reader & Editor

Conclusion

The selection contains the best planner apps, each of which is good in its way and has a considerable fan and user base. In terms of powerful functionality and beautiful interface, Digital Planner is the best of its kind. It has everything you need and more for efficient planning and easy tracking of your daily tasks. The application boasts support for a huge number of templates, stickers, covers, and fonts. Works with mobile and computer operating systems, recognizes handwritten text, exports planner to PDF, and more. Be sure to download and try it on your device, and you are guaranteed to be satisfied.

Artful Agenda and Pencil Planner are reliable and time-tested digital planners. The first program is suitable for creating a schedule with quick binding of events to dates. The second one will appeal to those who like the ease of management since it is not overloaded with a large number of tools, and all functions are placed in four convenient tabs at the top of the interface. Also, pay attention to a digital organizer Trello, which stands out from its counterparts with a unique system for scheduling to-do lists on boards with cards.

GoodNotes, Notability, and Xodo are approximately equal in terms of functionality. Planning is easy and comfortable. These are PDF annotator apps that you can use to annotate ready-made templates. All note-taking apps work great with Apple Pencil or any other stylus. In this category, the user's choice depends to a large extent on which interface style he likes best.

Any.Do, Planner Pro, Things 3, and Todoist are popular task managers. Any.Do has established itself as a good solution for those who prefer to plan tasks not only for themselves but also for a group of people. There are options for setting executors, assigning dates, times, deadlines, etc. Planner Pro will allow you to prioritize and track the number of your assignments from a widget on your desktop. Things 3 will help you quickly create a to-do list and track the progress throughout the next day. And in Todoist, users will be able to leave notes with files for each task. Not every program has this feature.