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Pencil Journal - Digital Diary

Daily Motivation & Gratitude

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All Versions of Pencil Journal

1.4.9

October 19, 2023

Updated drawing tools and contact information.

1.4.8

November 23, 2022

1. Fixed layout issue when device is flat 2. Minor improvement of settings
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1.4.7

October 8, 2021

Added support for iPad mini (6th generation) 8.3".

1.4.6

July 14, 2021

New feature - freestyle journaling space can now be zoomed! Also, app internal update to better handle support for different screen sizes.
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1.4.5

May 5, 2021

Add support for new 2021 iPad Pro devices.

1.4.4

January 7, 2021

Happy New Year 2021! Start your year off right with the addition of 60 new motivational quotes.
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1.4.3

October 11, 2020

Thanks for continuing to support Pencil Journal! This release includes the following improvements and fixes: - Updated per-device display-optimization to include latest iPad and iPad Air releases. Also improved display settings for some other older models. - Fixed an issue where the pen tool picker may not appear when first launching the app if running on iOS 14. - Minor update to Settings page
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1.4.2

September 28, 2020

Under-the-hood update of the app's internal dependencies.

1.4.1

September 6, 2020

Minor update to Settings page.

1.4.0

July 16, 2020

We added one of our most requested features - you can now import / export your data from the app to create backups! The app now conforms to the standard iOS Share Sheet, so you can export a full backup of your data via your preferred method (AirDrop, Files, Mail, iCloud, DropBox, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc). Importing can also be easily done in a similar manner, by navigating to the backup file and choosing to Open In Pencil Journal. Thanks as always for your continued support; if you ever have any questions feel to reach out any time, and if you're enjoying the app we'd be forever grateful if you could leave a quick rating or review, thanks!
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Price History of Pencil Journal

Description of Pencil Journal

~~~ Pencil Journal - Your Digital Handwriting Diary & Gratitude Journal ~~~ Keeping a journal has been scientifically proven to reduce stress, improve your mood and increase your overall levels of happiness, amongst a host of other benefits. And this is especially true when you handwrite your entries due to the increase in reflective thinking, making this one of the key main benefits of the Pencil Journal app. Furthermore, to get the most out of journaling it's best to make it a habit that you can stick to - ideally every day - even if only for a short duration each time. However, we never want you to feel like you have nothing to write about, which is why the app includes 50+ journal prompts and 100+ motivational quotes to get you inspired and ready to start writing. That way, whether you have just 2 minutes - or 20 - you will always be able to put pen to pad and start reaping the benefits that journaling has to offer. Read on to find out more about these two main benefits: ~~~ Handwriting Journal Benefits ~~~ Making a digital journal is convenient and saves on continuously buying new notebooks and pens, but handwriting your entries is said to be more therapeutic, better at improving your memory and helpful to increase reflective thinking. So which are you to choose? It's a question we've long struggled with, and we could never find something that quite fit both camps, so we only went and built it ourselves! The result is Pencil Journal - Your Digital Handwritten Diary & Gratitude Journal. You can use your Apple Pencil or finger to handwrite journal entries or make cute sketches. You can also type entries for when you are in a rush, or when your handwriting is having a bad hair day! Or combine them both in a single entry to add handwritten highlights and flourishes to typed text. Your choice. No rules. ~~~ The Benefits of Using Journaling Prompts ~~~ It's all well good deciding to start a journal, but what to write about? It can be hard to come up with new topics every day, and this can lead you to stop to journaling altogether, which would be a real shame given all the scientific benefits discussed above. Luckily this is a problem we addressed too. We included over 50 journaling prompts to get you started so you never need be short on ideas again! Less time thinking about what to write = more time to write = more benefits from journaling. Oh, and if you are already a pro and know exactly what you want to write about, then no worries! We also have a large freestyle space available to use however you want, complete with optional dotted, lined or blank backgrounds. And of course you can use your Apple Pencil to draw here, as well as typing too. Plus, you can even add photos to decorate your page or visually document your day. Each daily page also comes with a motivational quote to further inspire you; over 100 are included in the app at launch. ~~~ Features ~~~ * Use your Apple Pencil or finger to write/draw/sketch into the journal * Add photos to visually document your day / decorate your journal * Import/export data to AirDrop, Files, Mail, iCloud, DropBox, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc * Use the keyboard to type entries, add emojis, etc * 50+ journaling prompts to get you started, with more to be added in future updates. * Add your own journaling prompts, customized entirely to you * Freestyle journaling space for when you just want to express yourself without any constraints * 100+ motivational quotes to inspire you * Built-in calendar to easily navigate between journal entries; it also shows which days you have successfully added to your journal, helping you to keep the chain and sustain the habit of journaling * 100% privacy guaranteed and no account/email sign-up required; all data is stored safely in your device ~~~ Conclusion ~~~ So what are you waiting for? Start reaping the benefits of handwritten journaling today, only with Pencil Journal - Your Digital Handwriting Diary & Gratitude Journal.
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Pencil Journal: FAQ

Does Pencil Journal work on iPad devices?

Yes, Pencil Journal is compatible with iPad devices.
The creator of Pencil Journal is Lu Zhang.
Your iOS device should have iOS 17.0 or later installed to run the app.
Pencil Journal has a consumer rating of 4.0 and receives plenty of positive reviews.
The Main Genre Of The Pencil Journal App Is Productivity.
The current version of the Pencil Journal app is 1.4.9.
Pencil Journal rolled out its latest update on July 5, 2024.
Pencil Journal originally came out on February 5, 2023.
Pencil Journal is suitable for children aged Lu Zhang.
Pencil Journal is available in English.
No, Pencil Journal is not featured on Apple Arcade.
No, Pencil Journal does not include options for in-app purchases.
No, you cannot use Pencil Journal with Apple Vision Pro.

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Reviews of Pencil Journal

  • Needs some flexibility

    This has the makings of a valuable personal tool, and it will satisfy anyone that can adequately use its programmed prompts. I don’t want to use their prompts. I want to use my prompts. And at least for awhile, I want the same prompts everyday. App Creator, I’ve tried but all I can do is replace today’s prompts. It resets to the pre-programmed prompts the next day.
  • App has great features and prompts

    Customer support was responsive and helpful
  • Nope..

    I’m ready to return… I don’t have much room to journal