Digital Planner reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 166 Reddit reviews across 17 subreddits and 39 posts to rank the best Digital Planner brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/DigitalPlanner, r/GoodNotes, r/PlannerAddicts, r/planners, r/CanadianTeachers. Top-rated brands include Etsy (4.4/5), Zinnia (4.7/5), GoodNotes (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews166
Subreddits17
Posts39
Brands84
Products40
166 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
Etsy
4.4
(19)
"It has sections for weekly and monthly planning, grocery lists, meal planning, brain dumps, savings tracking, monthly expenses, and even a bill tracker."
"I just started using a digital planner I got from a new shop on Etsy, and it’s been a game changer!"
"I like this one https://thedigitalpr.etsy.com/listing/1851440879"
"Definitely personal so have a look at Etsy, they have a lot of options to check out"
"I got this one and really like it. Fully hyperlinked with minimal design and integrated with Apple calendar."
"I like this planner, I got for 2025. It’s hyperlinked, and integrated with Apple calendar, reminders, and google calendar."
"I built my own. People loved it so I now sell it on my Etsy."
"I have been using this planner for 2023 so far and it is great! It has so many sections!"
"I really like this one. It's cheap and you get two versions of the product for one price."
"I really like this one. It's cheap and you get two versions of the product for one price."
#2
Zinnia
4.7
(13)
"Zinnia’s awesome for creative flair with its stickers and doodling."
"Zinnia is really really great. I'm a huge fan of their pre-made journals."
"Zinnia for sure! If you don't mind paying like $3/month, it's hands-down the best digital planning app."
"Zinnia gets my vote. I have a drawing/doodling journal, a basic calendar journal for keeping track of my days, habit tracking journals for fitness/health goals, big ol' to-do lists, and scrapbooks filled with photos."
"Oh i'm all about Zinnia too. i've tried them all and it's my fave by far."
"Zinnia is by far the most creative... I love drawing and adding all of the embellishments with stickers and washi tape."
"I'm a huge Zinnia fan – it's the most user-friendly and also has a content library that nobody else has."
"I'm a big fan of the DIY Linked Planner in Zinnia."
"Zinnia planner app is great for planning – especially if you're into creative planning."
"It's very easy to customize and there are tons of templates and stickers that it comes with."
#3
GoodNotes
4.2
(11)
"I love free ones. I use the digital version in GoodNotes."
"I love Goodnotes too! I've tried several others, like Notability, but I always find myself coming back to Goodnotes."
"You can purchase a digital planner that is compatible with the app and you can use it as you wish, stickers too!!"
"I like Goodnotes and then purchasing a digital planner on Etsy."
"I use goodnotes ✅"
"Goodnotes does what I need it to do and I enjoy making stickers in Procreate."
"For Ipad you have so many apps, Goodnotes is the most popular, other options are Noteful, Notability, Kilonotes, Flexcil, Nebo... Try a few."
"Goodnotes app on iPad mini. You can buy different types of planners on TPT."
"GoodNotes 6 is a good app for planners."
"If you already have Goodnotes, there is a “store” that features some.. they are all different.. daily, weekly, financial etc."
#4
Artful Agenda
4.9
(8)
"Artful Agenda!"
"I like Artful Agenda because it's pretty! Syncs with GCal well."
"I love Artful Agenda."
"Artful Agenda looks just like an Erin Condren or a Plum Paper, but it's all digital."
"I personally use Artful Agenda and love it!"
"I was going to suggest the Artful Agenda. I’ve basically switched entirely from paper to just it."
"I really enjoy Artful Agenda. It offers the usual scheduling plus check lists."
"I think you’d like Artful Agenda. I don’t care for the artsy part of it."
#5
Penly
4.2
(5)
"I'm big on Penly and JNotes!"
"If you use Android I recommend Penly."
"Penly is a pdf editor and you can use any pdf planner file you wish."
"Penly is just a pdf annotator (editor), so any digital pdf planners would definitely work in there."
"Penly has been very popular lately. My top 2 are penly and samsung notes."
#6
Key2Success Planner
5.0
(4)
"It has free training videos to help you invest in yourself."
"It is more than just a template, but a planning system with free training."
"My favorite is Key2SuccessPlanner."
"It's by FAR the best system I've found."
#7
OnPlanners
4.8
(4)
"Let me recommend this one. I know many people who use it for years."
"This customizable planner is a favorite one for years. It's customizable, easy to use and has minimalistic design."
"I used the onplanners for 2023, which is very amazing & which I like a lot. It is pretty customizable."
"It's fully customizable and has enough templates for work like you need: project planner, meeting notes, task trackers, etc."
#8
Flourish Planner
5.0
(3)
"I bought the Flourish Planner also and very happy with it."
"I got this one for 2025 and love it. Fully hyperlinked and integrated with Apple calendar, reminders, Google calendar."
"Flourish planner just made a 2025 one, but this is currently my favorite."
#9
Passion Planner
4.7
(3)
"Check out passionplanner.com. They have both the free version, and the paid version (with hyperlinks)"
"I’ve been using the Passion Planner on GoodNotes."
"I like Passion Planner and they are mainly made for Students. There’s a lot of goal planning, etc."
#10
Cyberry
4.7
(3)
"Cyberry is the BEST!"
"I’m a big fan of the cyberry planner."
"I’m a big fan of Cyberry."
#11
Ultimate Planner
4.3
(3)
"I think Ultimate Planner is the best option."
"It has many templates, and it has customizable sections!"
"It has many interesting templates and can be synced with Apple and Google calendar."
#12
Planbook
5.0
(2)
"Planbook is the best digital planner. It takes probably 30 minutes to set up the way you want."
"I have used planbook.com for years and absolutely love it."
#13
iDoceo
5.0
(2)
"IDoceo. Hands-down the best app I've found for this."
"I use Idoceo. It has so many features and while there was a bit of a learning curve, I swear by it now."
#14
Dash Planner
5.0
(2)
"Yes, another vote for dash. the attention to detail is a huge *chef kiss*"
"Dash planner"
#15
Honest Linn
5.0
(2)
"This will work with Xodo, GoodNotes, Notability, etc.!."
"Try this!: https://honestlinn.com/2025/01/16/2025-planner/"
#16
ByDesign.io
5.0
(2)
"You gotta try ByDesign.io!"
"If you're looking for a digital planner that combines traditional calendar features with task planning, try ByDesign.io."
#17
Boho 2023-2024 digital planner
5.0
(2)
"Plus you can track your finances/mood over time."
"This one is great for connecting Goodnotes and finances, and it links to your calendar!"
#18
Happy Downloads
5.0
(2)
"I like this one for a cute fun planner"
"I really like and have used Happy Downloads."
#19
OneNote
4.5
(2)
"I've recently discovered OneNote... I'm creating my own digital planner that works the way I need it to work for me."
"I use OneNote as a planner."
#20
AJOURNAL
4.5
(2)
"The neat thing is it is hyperlinked and it automatically opens to the day you are on."
"It is the only app that syncs with Google Calendar without acrobatics."
#21
Planner Babe Studios
4.5
(2)
"I've made a few planners myself if you want to check them out?"
"I've made a few planners myself if you want to check them out?"
#22
Happydownloads
4.5
(2)
"Happy downloads is amazing! The paid version is completely customizable and fully hyperlinked."
"I started using Happydownloads for a few weeks, and it's pretty nice."
#23
Todoist
4.5
(2)
"I'm a huge todoist fan!"
"I use Todoist (I paid for premium for extra features but you can do quite a bit with the free version)."
#24
Planboard
4.0
(2)
"I use Planboard by Chalk. It was fairly easy to learn and is generally pretty good."
"My go-to since my placements is Planboard. Fairly straight forward."
#25
ACMUSTUDIO
4.0
(2)
"With a daily schedule, monthly calendar view, mood tracker, and customizable notifications for upcoming activities."
"Hey, if you use android, there is app for this."
#26
DigiPlannersUS
4.0
(2)
"There are a few good templates at http://DigiPlannersUS.etsy.com"
"There are a few good templates at DigiPlannersUS.etsy.com."
#27
Bydesign
4.0
(2)
"Check out bydesign."
"Maybe bydesign.io?"
#28
My Deep Guide
4.0
(2)
"This is my second year using the My Deep Guide planner and it is the best! Very well thought out, links to any page work flawlessly, and I love the gratitude and log page. Highly recommended."
"My Deep Guide has a decent planner."
#29
Etsy Shop
5.0
(1)
"I just started using a digital planner I got from a new shop on Etsy, and it’s been a game changer!"
#30
Breezy Organization
5.0
(1)
"I use Breezy Organization planners!"
#31
NozomuNoto
5.0
(1)
"I like this one for a hobonichi style planner"
#32
Hustle Sanely
5.0
(1)
"I love love love hustle sanely’s digital planner"
#33
Chellyplanners
5.0
(1)
"Blooming planner by Chellyplanners is wonderful!"
#34
Chelly Blooming
5.0
(1)
"Chelly Blooming 2025 planner!"
#35
Chelly
5.0
(1)
"Chelly Blooming 2025 planner! 🥰"
#36
Before Sunset AI
5.0
(1)
"Go check out before sunset ai. They use ai to design your way in the most optimal way!"
#37
Uncalendar
5.0
(1)
"Uncalendars are hands down the best. They don't have any prefilled dates, which I find is very handy."
#38
TemplateStack
5.0
(1)
"TemplateStack's 2024 Planner for Goodnotes in now for FREE."
#39
GeckoPlanner Pro
5.0
(1)
"We have just created a digital planner, it's free, check it out at www.schoolgecko.com."
#40
KDigitalStudio
5.0
(1)
"I am currently using EVERYTHING PLANNER by KDigitalStudio."
#41
ClickUp
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been in love with ClickUp for over a year now."
#42
Google Calendar
5.0
(1)
"Google Calendar has been extremely helpful for me, and it’s the only calendar/planner that I have actually kept up with."
#43
TickTick
5.0
(1)
"I love TickTick. Been using it for over 2 yrs and has everything you ask for."
#44
PlanWiz
5.0
(1)
"It’s been a game changer for staying organized without the extra cost or wasted paper!"
#45
Luckiegirlies
5.0
(1)
"This one is really good! Only like ten bucks, it's gone viral on tiktok too."
#46
Key2Success
5.0
(1)
"This planner is great for business professionals."
#47
HappyDownloads
5.0
(1)
"I love happydownloads her recently released 2025 planner where you can basically build your own planner is so so good definitely worth the purchase!"
#48
Goodnotes
5.0
(1)
"If you get the paid Goodnotes subscription, it comes with a “student navigator” and it has EVERYTHING you need."
#49
Customizable Planner Builder
5.0
(1)
"I have purchased this customizable planner builder for two years now. I created a task-based weekly planner and a planner for my fitness activities."
#50
Google Keep
4.0
(1)
"Google Keep is a notes/list app that might be useful."
#51
Penjo
4.0
(1)
"It has date-centric organization with day, week, and month views, Apple Pencil support, and Apple Calendar integration"
#52
Gecko Toes Templates
4.0
(1)
"Minimalist Planner with Navigational Links."
#53
Gecko Toes
4.0
(1)
"Minimalist Planner with Navigational Links by Gecko Toes Templates"
#54
Canva
4.0
(1)
"Canva has a lot as well"
#55
Haus of Planner
4.0
(1)
"Huge fan of the Haus of Planner planners."
#56
Noty Studio
4.0
(1)
"Got mine from noty studio. They have free versions as well."
#57
Apple
4.0
(1)
"For editing my daily planner note, I use Apple Pages."
#58
Happy 44 Design
4.0
(1)
"There is this one but 2025 only: [https://happy44design.etsy.com/listing/1324108334]"
#59
Mydailyplanner
4.0
(1)
"I love the mydailyplanner classic planner."
#60
Thissplanner
4.0
(1)
"The planners that I got the most bang for my buck were the ones with a couple of different layouts like Thissplanner."
#61
Y-Pod
4.0
(1)
"You might want to try Y-Pod... it's a dedicated life planner app that offers a straightforward interface."
#62
YouPlanIt
4.0
(1)
"This is the planner I use. It doesn't come with all the trackers which I like."
#63
Good Mondays
4.0
(1)
"I get my digital planners from goodmondays.ca."
#64
The Good Life Planner
4.0
(1)
"I actually just launched my planner’s digital version today."
#65
Take a Note
4.0
(1)
"Take a Note planners released a digital version of there's, it's really cheap and looks great."
#66
Tweek
4.0
(1)
"You can try Tweek it's simple, minimal and very intuitive."
#67
Things
4.0
(1)
"I bit the bullet and paid for the Things app on IOS."
#68
Flowsavvy
4.0
(1)
"You should try flowsavvy, it's ai so it automatically rescheduled."
#69
Zoomnotes
4.0
(1)
"Zoomnotes has a learning curve, but a ton of capabilities."
#70
Microsoft To Do
4.0
(1)
"Microsoft to do is a great little mobile and desk top app."
#71
OnPlanner
4.0
(1)
"OnPlanner has some good printables."
#72
Noteful
4.0
(1)
"I personally changed from GoodNotes to Noteful and prefer Noteful."
#73
Daylio
4.0
(1)
"I also wanted to recommend Daylio, which is more of a habit/mood/routine tracker."
#74
GoodMondaysPaper
4.0
(1)
"I personally like the GoodMondaysPaper planner."
#75
Planned Beautiful
4.0
(1)
"I made this dated planner for 2025. It is super minimalist."
#76
For Little Lion
4.0
(1)
"I used a For Little Lion digital planner this year and it came with 2023 and 2024."
#77
MyDailyPlanner
4.0
(1)
"Really liked using Dash planner last year."
#78
NoteArt
4.0
(1)
"If you use an iPad note taking app, I recommend you download "NoteArt" to get some free planners."
#79
DPC Digitals
4.0
(1)
"DPC digitals has a million freebies every month including planners & stickers."
#80
Laurel Studio
4.0
(1)
"Not free But Laurel Studio has great digital ones."
#81
Notion
4.0
(1)
"I also use Notiom, I used many other apps and I think that one is the best."
#82
Samsung Notes
4.0
(1)
"I personally use Samsung notes! It basically does everything the paid for planners do except two things."
#83
Leantime
3.0
(1)
"I used Leantime which is pretty good."
#84
Erin Condren
3.0
(1)
"Used a digital Erin Condren/Happy Planner-style because of all the pretty stickers and layouts."
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