What is the Best Digital Planner App to use with your or iPad & iPad Pro or Android device?

If you've just downloaded a digital planner PDF, the next step is choosing the right app to use it in. The app matters — it affects how your hyperlinks work, how smooth the writing feels, and whether your planner syncs across your devices.

Here's what we recommend based on your device.

For iPad & iOS — GoodNotes

GoodNotes is our top pick for iPad users and the app we design all MY PA digital planners to work with first.

Why we recommend it:

• Fully supports hyperlinked planners

• Syncs across iPhone, iPad and Mac via iCloud

• Clean, distraction-free interface

• Excellent Apple Pencil support

• Easy to import PDF planners in seconds

Download GoodNotes from the App Store → [link]

For Android — Noteshelf

For Android users, Noteshelf is the closest equivalent to GoodNotes and handles PDF planners really well.

Why we recommend it:

• Supports hyperlinked PDF planners

• Syncs across Android devices

• Smooth writing experience

• Easy PDF import

Download Noteshelf from Google Play → [link]

What about other apps?

Other apps like Notability, Xodo, and Adobe Acrobat can open your planner PDF but may not support hyperlinks properly. We always recommend GoodNotes or Noteshelf for the full experience.

How to upload your planner

Watch our step-by-step video below showing exactly how to import your MY PA digital planner into GoodNotes on iPad.

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Ready to get started?

Browse our digital planners → [digital planners page]