# ePen — Needs to use with Apple Pencil

> Digital calligraphy and painting app with Chinese character insights. (iPhone/iPad app by STUDIO A INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epen/id1433861346 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [STUDIO A INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229645980)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 55 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 726 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2018-08-29
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epen/id1433861346/reviews.md

## What is ePen?

ePen provides calligraphic writing, ink painting and various painting functions, which  contains brush sizes, stroke pressures, borders and background color options. Even  more, ePen gives you the option to create personal stamps. In addition, the app accommodates knowledge of Chinese characters that allow you to have  the insights into the evolution of Chinese characters, provide handwriting samples and scholar work gallery to learn well-known calligraphy, and also enable you to store all your work.

## Key features

- Calligraphic writing
- Ink painting functions
- Customizable brush sizes
- Stroke pressure sensitivity
- Personal stamp creation
- Chinese character evolution insights
- Calligraphy gallery

## Recent user reviews (10 of 55)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epen/id1433861346/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nice app

*2026-02-01, version 1.0.74*

I really enjoy using this app to practice brush calligraphy. The writing experience feels smooth, and it’s very convenient for daily practice anytime, anywhere. It’s a great tool for improving control and getting more familiar with brush strokes.

If possible, it would be perfect to add more paper background styles, like traditional rice paper or grid formats. That would make the practice feel even more realistic and immersive.

### 3/5 — A mediocre attempt at an important concept

*2022-01-27, version 1.0.74*

The idea here is important and profound: Bring Chinese calligraphy into the digital age. However, this app only does a barely-passing job at accomplishing that. 

The good: 
• This is one of the few Chinese calligraphy apps that take full advantage of the iPencil's capabilities, with both pressure sensitivity and angle detection. 
• It's actually a Chinese calligraphy app, not just a painting app. Indeed it's the *only* app that teaches you Chinese characters that takes full advantage of the iPencil (yes, I know its real name). Skritter makes a half-hearted attempt, but doesn't really count.
•It has character templates you can put on the canvas so you can trace over them. 
•It has videos of how to actually create the characters digitally in calligraphic form, rather than just showing stroke order, something I've seen *nowhere* else; not in an app, not on YouTube, nowhere. 
•It includes various interesting bits of useful information and history in its Knowledge section. 

That's the good. Sounds great, right? Well, not so much. Here's the bad:

•The interface design is…poor. Not abysmal, but nowhere close to iOS par. I can't list all the problems here, because this isn't a matter of making a few minor or even major tweaks; the entire UI/UX needs to be redesigned by an expert. 
•The aforementioned videos are small, not expandable to full-screen, and can't be slowed down (only speeded up). 
 -Worst of all, they're *videos.* They don't happen on the canvas, but in a little window that makes the canvas inaccessible. It's impossible to watch the video while you draw the character. These should not be videos, but should happen on the canvas, where you can trace over them or draw next to them (and can be slowed waaaay down so you can follow along step-by-step). This is by far the biggest failing in a potentially very useful app. 
•The character templates that you can put on the canvas don't even show stroke order; they're just static. 
•While you can trace over the character templates, they seem thicker than you can get the pen, so my tracings never look right. Perhaps I'm doing something wrong, but that just further illustrates the need for step-by-step tutorials. 
•The actual painting feature is…fine. It's functional. But it pales in comparison to the Zen Brush apps. I've taken to trying to recreate the movements in the video with Zen Brush 2 open in slideover mode, which works moderately well, but at that point the *only* feature of this app that I'm using is the videos. 

I think what the developers of this app really need to do is create some sort of add-on module for Zen Brush 3, rather than create their own inferior painting app.

### 5/5 — 試用

*2021-12-03, version 1.0.74*

很方便的軟體

### 5/5 — 👍

*2021-11-20, version 1.0.74*

這軟體很好用喔喔喔喔喔

### 5/5 — 很棒

*2021-09-23, version 1.0.74*

Good

### 5/5 — Great app

*2021-09-15, version 1.0.74*

It's good for practicing writing Chinese character.

### 5/5 — 體驗很好

*2021-09-13, version 1.0.74*

體驗很好

### 5/5 — 書法

*2021-09-12, version 1.0.74*

系統很棒

### 5/5 — 讚

*2021-09-09, version 1.0.74*

好

### 5/5 — Good

*2021-09-06, version 1.0.74*

直覺好用

## Frequently asked questions about ePen

### What devices is ePen compatible with?

ePen is designed for iPad devices. It requires an Apple Pencil for optimal use, offering features like stroke pressure sensitivity.

### How does ePen help with learning Chinese characters?

ePen provides insights into the evolution of Chinese characters and includes handwriting samples and a scholar work gallery to aid in learning calligraphy.

### Can I create my own unique tools in ePen?

Yes, ePen allows you to create personal stamps, adding a unique touch to your digital artwork. You can also customize brush sizes and borders.

### What is the cost of ePen?

ePen is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required after the initial download.

### Does ePen have ads?

No, ePen does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted user experience.

### How often is ePen updated?

The latest version of ePen is 1.0.74, last updated on July 4, 2021. Users can expect updates to improve functionality and add new features over time.

### What is the age rating for ePen?

ePen has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in art and learning.

### What kind of artistic functions does ePen offer?

ePen offers calligraphic writing, ink painting, and various painting functions. It includes features like brush sizes, stroke pressure sensitivity, borders, and background color options.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.74 — 2021-07-04

修正筆觸問題，提升效能 Performance improvement

### iOS App 1.0.73 — 2021-06-29

Performance Improvement

### 1.0.72 — 2020-03-10

Performance improvements

### 1.0.60 — 2019-01-31

Performance improvements

### 1.0.50 — 2019-01-15

Performance improvements

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