OnFocus – There are a lot of choices when it comes to selecting a digital planner. We explored several popular options on the market today to see how they compare. First up, Happy Downloads Planner compared to the Key2Success Digital Planner.
According to their respective websites: HappyDownloads was founded in 2018 when Rina, seeking a digital planner for personal use, decided to create one. She has a passion for the creative side and husband Dan has a passion for the technology side. HappyDownloads has a ton of sticker packs to choose from and is focused more on the casual digital planner, with an emphasis on decorating and fashion over function.
Key2Success Digital Planner was founded in 2019, when creator Branden Bodendorfer also wanted to transition from a paper planner (Franklin Covey) to digital. A successful entrepreneur, Branden wanted to share the insight and tools he had learned with others across the globe. The Key2Success planner was born and now has tens of thousands of users worldwide. Key2Success targets their planners towards professionals and academics, with an emphasis on goal achievement and organization.
A comparison after trying both…
- First Impressions:
HappyDownloads
- More playful
- Designed for beginners or casual planners
Key2Success
- More professional
- Designed for those wanting to get serious about their life and digital planning
- Features:
HappyDownloads
- Portrait and Landscape options
- Have a 30-day refund policy
- Variety of sticker packs
- Undated option
- Some YouTube and blog content
- Reviews include endorsements from beginners
Key2Success
- Portrait and Landscape options
- Reviews include endorsements from business professionals
- Free installation guides
- Dozens of templates
- Tons of YouTube content and blog content
- Active online chat and tech support
Note: HappyDownloads claims to be a digital planner that links to Google Calendar, which we think is misleading. All planners have the capability of linking to external calendars. No planner has the ability to integrate WITH Google or Apple calendars. This is due to the how these calendars are set up and not a fault of the planner itself.
- Layout and Design:
HappyDownloads
- Designed for fashion over function. A lot of blank spaces and the layouts are busier. Lots of color.
Key2Success
- Minimalist with an emphasis on function. Simple and straightforward design. Not a lot of color.
- Compatibility:
HappyDownloads
- Designed more for GoodNotes and other PDF annotation applications. There is a OneNote version but it is not as functional.
Key2Success
- Best OneNote digital planner on the market by far. Also available for PDF applications. Tons of training online and their blog is active and instructional.
- Customization Options:
HappyDownloads
- Tons of sticker options
- Some customizable layout options
- More color options
Key2Success
- No stickers, but has “tiles” that they describe as professional stickers
- Planner design colors are set but there are customization options in layout
- Can request custom tiles for consideration
- Price:
HappyDownloads
- Planners are lower in price and great for those wanting to dip their toes into the digital planning world
Key2Success
- Planners are priced higher but offer tremendous value for what you get
We hope you enjoyed this comparison between Key2Success Digital Planner and HappyDownloads Digital Planner!
Author: News Desk
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