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Penbook: Paper Planner & Notes

Penbook: Paper Planner & Notes

Journal, Notebook & Study

45K ratings
483 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 24, 2019
  • September 18, 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

Summarized from real user reviews of Penbook. Based on 45K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 👍Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎨Variety of customization options for notebooks
  • 📝Smooth writing experience with Apple Pencil
  • 🗓️Useful calendar integration
  • 💡Innovative features like washi tape and stickers

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes and data loss issues
  • 🔒Lack of password protection or locking feature
  • 🔧Glitchy zooming and ruler functionality
  • 🧭Poor notebook and page management
  • 💰Restrictive free version, expensive subscription
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What's New in Penbook

8.0.5

September 18, 2026

Penbook 8 brings an all-new writing experience. Note-takers can straighten their handwriting, snap sketches to shapes, and recolour, resize, and rotate their ink.

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Subscription plans

Penbook Premium

Create unlimited books, export pages and more

$19.991 Year
7 Days trial
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In-App Purchases

$49.99

Penbook Premium Lifetime

Create unlimited books, export pages and more

Events

Read more about Paper, redesigned
AvailableMajor Update

Paper, redesigned

New pens. New tools. Better notes.

Sep 14, 2026 — Oct 15, 2026

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Read more about Sharpen Up Your Apple Pencil
Event EndedSpecial Event

Sharpen Up Your Apple Pencil

Bring your iPad to class and skip paper

Aug 8, 2026 — Sep 8, 2026

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Read more about Introducing Sleep Journal
Event EndedMajor Update

Introducing Sleep Journal

Take note of your sleep habits.

Aug 10, 2026 — Sep 4, 2026

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User reviews

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This is one of the best apps a have ever seen, it has helped me a lot.

Love it.
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Awful

While I love the options of the capability to write on this planner, there is no way to delete any pages. I’ve gone through every avenue I can, and it’s just not possible. The washi tape is awful. It lags and freezes constantly. This app is a waste of money.
Kady…Kady…

Amazing draw

Awesome
SaviorJCSaviorJC

Awesome experience

Unable to define the benefit in words
CA that never give upCA that never give up

Genius

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

5 issues

Sticker resizing issues causing app freezes

Bug

Ruler placement and alignment problems

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when switching between pages

Bug

Calendar sync not working as expected

Bug

PDF import and annotation functionality not reliable

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Allow custom notebook covers or images

Feature

Add text box and typing capabilities

Feature

Improve organization with folders or tags

Feature

Provide more customization options for templates

Feature

Implement a more intuitive undo/redo system

Feature

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.