# HenPitsu

> Drawing app with speed-sensitive brush for calligraphy and watercolor effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Shin-ichi Nishimura.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/henpitsu/id404706175 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shin-ichi Nishimura](https://appshunter.io/developer/404706178)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2010-11-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/henpitsu/id404706175/reviews.md

## What is HenPitsu?

HenPitsu - a simple drawing app with the brush that changes its width by the speed you move your finger on the touchscreen. 
With this unique pen you can draw Japanese calligraphy and/or watercolor painting.
Background picture can be selected from the photo library or taken by the camera.
Picture can be saved or exported to other apps such as SNS.
If you trace photo with your finger painting and remove the background layer afterwards, your painting will look like landscape painting of your own.

## Key features

- Speed-sensitive brush width
- Japanese calligraphy simulation
- Watercolor painting effects
- Use photos as backgrounds
- Save and export drawings
- Trace photos for landscape art

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/henpitsu/id404706175/reviews.md

### 5/5 — great app！

*2012-11-29*

please I want iPad version too！！！

### 2/5 — Inky

*2012-04-14*

It won't save anything as a picture file anymore :(
Fix it please or the app gets the big delete

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2011-09-16*

Wow.. This app makes me look like I have more artistic skill than I do! Better than some apps that you have to pay for.

### 5/5 — Great.

*2011-03-23*

This is a great app: quick, simple, and variant. Here's hoping for fingers clamp out for zoom in(2x would be great) and double tap to zoom out. 

Thanks for this.

### 5/5 — Arigatou

*2011-02-19*

Very beautiful

### 5/5 — Very nice

*2011-01-31*

Fun and simple.

### 4/5 — Good

*2010-12-14*

Hope it works on iOS3, too.

## Frequently asked questions about HenPitsu

### What makes HenPitsu's brush unique?

HenPitsu's brush width changes dynamically based on the speed of your finger movement on the touchscreen. This allows for expressive strokes similar to traditional calligraphy and watercolor techniques.

### Can I use my own photos with HenPitsu?

Yes, you can select a background picture from your photo library or take one with your camera. This feature enables users to trace over photos and create unique landscape paintings.

### How can I share my artwork from HenPitsu?

Your drawings can be saved directly within the app or exported to other applications, including social networking services (SNS). This makes it easy to share your creations with friends and followers.

### Is HenPitsu suitable for beginners?

The app is designed with a simple drawing interface, making it accessible for beginners. The unique brush effect can be learned and mastered with practice, offering a fun way to explore digital art.

### What devices does HenPitsu support?

HenPitsu is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to work across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How often is HenPitsu updated?

The app was last updated on February 23, 2017, to version 4.0. While it has not received recent updates, it remains functional for its intended purpose.

### Does HenPitsu have ads?

No, HenPitsu does not contain advertisements. As a free application, it provides an uninterrupted drawing experience without any ad interruptions.

### What is the age rating for HenPitsu?

HenPitsu has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is suitable for children aged four and above. The app's drawing features are generally safe and appropriate for a young audience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2017-02-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Drawing layer and background layer are now separate. 
If you trace photo with your finger painting and remove the background layer afterwards, your painting will look like landscape painting of your own. 
Opacity of background layer can be changed.

### 3.5 — 2014-09-21

- version 3.5
iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus ready
- version 3.0
iPad ready
Zoom in/out using two fingers gesture

### 3.0 — 2013-10-28

iPad ready
Zoom in/out using two fingers

### 2.0 — 2011-10-13

- Ready for iOS5
- new brush added
- send email, post to facebook, tweet(iOS5 only) from the app

- several bug fixes and parameter fixes

### 1.0 — 2010-11-23

No release notes.

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