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Pencil Journal - Digital Diary

Pencil Journal - Digital Diary

Daily Motivation & Gratitude

32 ratings
27 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
📊 Productivity

Archived App (Last seen on 8 Mar 2026)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 4, 2020
  • February 27, 2026

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About

This app allows you to create a digital journal using handwriting or typing. It offers prompts and motivational quotes to inspire your entries, helping to reduce stress and improve mood. You can also add sketches and photos to personalize your journal.

✓Handwritten entries with Apple Pencil or finger
✓Typing for quick entries
✓Combine handwriting and typing
✓50+ journal prompts
✓100+ motivational quotes
✓Add sketches and photos
✓Customizable backgrounds
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What's New in Pencil Journal

1.5.3

February 27, 2026

- Fixed an issue where the pen tool picker was not appearing - Minor UI improvements

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Love the idea, hate that you pay money for it.

it’s a great thought for an app, however I can’t really justify paying for it. You’d be better off paying for a couple of hash browns at McDonald’s and being grateful for those instead of paying 3-4 dollars to write in a small journal with little to no freedom about how grateful you are.
katjewmekatjewme

Pencil journal

How do you change the fonts please
Eddy4Eddy4

Needs some flexibility

This has the makings of a valuable personal tool, and it will satisfy anyone that can adequately use its programmed prompts. I don’t want to use their prompts. I want to use my prompts. And at least for awhile, I want the same prompts everyday. App Creator, I’ve tried but all I can do is replace today’s prompts. It resets to the pre-programmed prompts the next day.
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Dan110Dan110

Response from developer

Thank you for your support! Sorry for the delayed reply, and I appreciate your feedback!

It’s good but

THIS APP IS SO CUUTTTTTTTEEEE, but please add a dark mode it’s pretty much a feature in most apps at this points and is good for the eyes so pleaseee.
rexlurrexlur

App has great features and prompts

Customer support was responsive and helpful
Exec2025Exec2025

Response from developer

Thank you so much for your review! I’m really glad you’re enjoying the app and the prompts. I appreciate your kind words!

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FAQ

What is Pencil Journal?

Pencil Journal is a digital diary application that allows you to create handwritten entries using your Apple Pencil or finger, or type your thoughts. It aims to help users reduce stress, improve their mood, and increase happiness through regular journaling.

What are the main features of Pencil Journal?

Key features include the ability to handwrite or type journal entries, combine both methods, use over 50 journal prompts for inspiration, access more than 100 motivational quotes, add sketches and photos, and choose from various background styles.

Is Pencil Journal free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free user experience.

What devices is Pencil Journal compatible with?

The description specifically mentions using an 'Apple Pencil,' indicating compatibility with Apple devices that support stylus input, such as iPads. It is designed for digital handwriting.

How can Pencil Journal help me with my well-being?

Journaling is scientifically proven to reduce stress, improve mood, and increase happiness. By providing tools like handwriting, prompts, and quotes, Pencil Journal encourages consistent journaling, making it easier to reap these mental health benefits.