Penbook: Paper Planner & Notes

Penbook: Paper Planner & Notes

Journal, Notebook & Study

45K ratings
425 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 24, 2019
  • August 4, 2026

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Create custom digital notebooks with a vast library of stationery or import your own PDFs for annotation. Write naturally with a stylus and organize your notes with dynamic features like live planners and searchable handwriting.

Live Paper dynamic stationery
Over 400 stationery types
Import and annotate PDFs
Natural handwriting with stylus
Searchable handwritten notes
Shape recognition
Customizable notebook covers
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What users say

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What's New in Penbook

7.5

August 4, 2026

The new Sleep Journal is perfect for recording sleep hygiene, writing down dreams, and documenting your restfulness.

Subscription plans

Penbook Premium

Create unlimited books, export pages and more

$19.991 Year
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In-App Purchases

$49.99

Penbook Premium Lifetime

Create unlimited books, export pages and more

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User reviews

Genius

It solved the main issue that has stopped me from journaling forever: lack of sync with dynamic Google Calendar

Needs more work. Don’t expect quick support.

a good app if you want to create separate books with custom covers to hold a range of information on any topic. You can put the books in a library. There are plenty of useful tools for hand-writing and drawing. You can insert direct links to the web.
A weakness is you can create a new book by importing a PDF but there appears to be no facility to directly import PDF’s into any existing book.
I am getting an issue where the local library stops syncing with iCloud - a red cloud with a cross appears in the menu. The only way to restore syncing seems to be to backup locally, delete all PenBook data on iCloud then restore with the local backup. The error reappears intermittently. I have asked tech support for help for weeks but there seems to be no-one home.
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Whateverrrr

App is incredibly slow… I only have two additional apps (excluding socials, which are also two) but this app still crashes frequently.

Problems Using Latest Version

I stopped using for a while and now features that had worked don’t seem to work consistently any longer. I did update to the latest version and am on the latest iOS. I will say issues may be related to latest version of iOS, but not sure either way, just very frustrated with the app hence my current rating.
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It’s an all in one writing app

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Sticker resizing issues causing app freezes

Bug

Ruler placement and alignment problems

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Inconsistent behavior when switching between pages

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Calendar sync not working as expected

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PDF import and annotation functionality not reliable

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Allow custom notebook covers or images

Feature

Add text box and typing capabilities

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Improve organization with folders or tags

Feature

Provide more customization options for templates

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Implement a more intuitive undo/redo system

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FAQ

What is Penbook?

Penbook is a digital notebook application that allows you to write naturally with your Apple Pencil or stylus on a variety of customizable stationery. It also enables you to import and annotate PDF documents, turning your device into a versatile note-taking tool.

What are the key features of Penbook?

Key features include 'Live Paper' dynamic stationery, over 400 academic and planning stationeries, PDF import for annotation, natural handwriting support, searchable handwritten notes, shape recognition, and unlimited customizable notebook covers.

How much does Penbook cost?

The app offers a free version where you can use all stationery and writing features in a single notebook. To create and export unlimited notebooks, access new stationery and covers, and receive regular updates, you can upgrade to Penbook Premium.

What devices is Penbook compatible with?

Penbook is designed for use on Apple devices, specifically the iPad and iPhone, leveraging features like the Apple Pencil for a natural writing experience.

What are common use cases for Penbook?

Common use cases include taking lecture notes with specialized academic stationery, planning your schedule with live planners, annotating textbooks or documents, journaling, and practicing handwriting or drawing.