# leadpencil — pencil is lighter than sword

> pencil is lighter than sword (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Weems.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leadpencil/id1513936654 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christopher Weems](https://appshunter.io/developer/319461222)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.4 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-23
- Data updated: 2026-10-15

## What is leadpencil?

leadpencil is the notes app you use while standing

intentionally designed to avoid putting too many tools on the screen
...or too many near the edges...
leadpencil is the app that stops treating every stray touch as a mistake

some notebooks ask you to be careful
this one asks you to think

## Is leadpencil safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess leadpencil.

## Is leadpencil legit?

leadpencil appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for leadpencil is 75 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.5 — 2026-08-21

• Scrolling to the end of a note via the scrollbar now leaves enough space to begin writing
• The scroll position indicator now avoids bottom corner of display, preventing it from becoming out of reach for long written notes

### 26.4 — 2026-08-12

• You can now move note icon strokes on the icon editor canvas after drawing by moving with two fingers

### 26.3 — 2026-08-11

• Improved performance when swiping between pages in the document browser

### 26.2 — 2026-07-25

• You can now tap the drawing canvas with two fingers to show stroke selection, copy, paste, and rotation tools.
• Connect a game controller to use the face buttons to change the pencil mark used while the button is held.
(Nintendo Switch Pro: Holding A offers a precision pencil. Holding X offers a red pen mark.)
(Sony DualShock and DualSense: Hold X for the precision tool, and square for a red pen.)

### 26.1 — 2026-07-23

No release notes.

## More apps by Christopher Weems

- [Jumbo Calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumbo-calculator/id361121377)
- [Jumbo Calculator Plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumbo-calculator-plus/id630927865)
- [Easy Grade](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-grade/id637361803)
- [Countdown: Simple Timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-simple-timer/id1051978824)
- [Snake & Dumbiedorf](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-and-dumbiedorf/id1511639354)

All apps by Christopher Weems: https://appshunter.io/developer/319461222

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