Everything you need to know to make the most of your digital planning experience
Download Lotus Planner from the App Store. The app is free and works on iPad, iPhone, and Mac with Apple Silicon.
When you first open Lotus Planner, you'll see the welcome screen. The app will guide you through the initial setup process.
Lotus Planner offers four different day view layouts to match your planning style:
Traditional planner layout with clear sections
Minimalist design for focused planning
Detailed view with maximum information
7-day overview for weekly planning
Lotus Planner is the only app that lets you connect TWO Google accounts simultaneously, perfect for managing work and personal life in one place.
Go to Settings → Google Accounts → Add Account. You'll be redirected to Google's secure sign-in page.
To add a second Google account, repeat the process. This is perfect for:
Lotus Planner requests these permissions:
While Google Tasks is basic, Lotus Planner transforms it with powerful filtering, custom views, and advanced organization.
Organize your tasks with powerful filters:
Choose how you want to see your tasks:
Tasks you create in Lotus Planner automatically sync to Google Tasks and appear in Gmail, Google Calendar, and other Google apps.
Experience the beloved bullet journal method digitally while keeping the creative freedom and personal touch of handwriting.
Use Apple Pencil to write and draw naturally on your iPad. The app supports:
Log your wellness data with customizable trackers:
Add photos to your journal entries to create rich, visual memories. Perfect for:
Personalize your planning experience:
Tailor each view to your preferences:
Your customizations and journal entries sync seamlessly across all your Apple devices through iCloud, ensuring your planning setup is always consistent.
Yes! We only read your Google data (never write to it without permission), and your personal journal entries are stored securely in your iCloud account, not on our servers.
Yes, you can view and edit your journal entries offline. Google Calendar and Tasks data will sync when you're back online.
Yes! While optimized for iPad, Lotus Planner works great on iPhone with a responsive design that adapts to the smaller screen.
Your Google data remains in Google (accessible anytime), and your journal entries are in your iCloud account. We're working on additional export options.
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