Overview

Rating:
4.10
(7)
Version:
1.3
Last updated: 2022-02-14
Ranking
#408,628 136
Overall

Features & Capabilities

A simple notebook with a timer that allows you to choose a theme and write in pen. It also includes features for journaling, such as a list of over 50 themes and app notifications that can be made into a daily habit. This is recommended when you want to concentrate on your thoughts and clear your head.

  • Notebooks that are compatible with Apple Pencil and other pens
  • Timer that allows you to focus on a certain time
  • Minimal UI that doesn't interfere with thinking
  • A list of topics about work, yourself, etc. that you don't have to worry about what to write about
  • App notifications to encourage habit formation

Usage:

  • Decide on the device orientation (i.e. page orientation) and press the Add button.
  • Decide on a theme or title.
  • Set the time for the timer.
  • Choose your favorite pen.
  • Start the timer.
  • Now let's focus on writing!
  • While the timer is running, you can switch between pen, eraser, and lasso in the lower left corner of the screen.
  • The thumbnails in the page list can be resized by pinching in and out.

Version 1.3: Page sharing (copy/print/save image, etc.) is now supported. Tap the Share button at the bottom right of the page and select the sharing option (sharing to external applications may not work properly).

Version 1.2: Skipped

Version 1.1: Double-tap of the Apple Pencil is now supported. If you enable "Use Apple Pencil Double Tap" in the settings, you can switch between pen and eraser by double-tapping the Apple Pencil while the timer is running (the toolbar in the lower left corner of the screen will be hidden and the lasso tool will not be available).

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Masaru Suzuki
Rating:
4.10
(7)
Version:
1.3 Last updated: 2022-02-14
Version code:
847154319
Creation date:
2021-10-03
Compatible devices:
Size:
4.58MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-08-15
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Masaru Suzuki
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pencil-journaling/id1581410096
Website:
https://souksoftware.blogspot.com/

User Reviews

This is an underrated journaling app! I’ve been looking for a free and basic journaling app for my iPad for a while and just stumbled on this one! The prompts are great, the timer is really useful, only good things to say! This app deserves more popularity :)
by |c*****, 2023-10-15

Love the timer and simplicity of the UI! It doesn’t look like you can have more than one screen of writing in each page though, so not ideal if you have large handwriting or want more space than a few paragraphs. Edit: Would also love a way to add my own prompts to the built in lists
by mx*****, 2022-04-17
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