Best Pencil alternatives: apps like Pencil: Read, Write, Connect

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated October 2026

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Pencil is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Pencil

White Falcon Publishing by White Falcon Publishing

Editor's Choice

📚 Books

3.0(3 ratings)

Free

This platform assists authors in self-publishing their books for global distribution. It offers affordable plans with a 100% profit share and custom options. Published authors can track sales, while new authors can explore services and readers can browse the online store.

BookDaddy by Deal.ai

Write publish market with AI

Strong Contender

📚 Books

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

Story Metro by Story Metro

Clean eBooks & Audiobooks

Worth Considering

📚 Books

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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Self Study CS: Learn to Code

Offline CS reader & notes

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Writeroo - Read and Write

by Shivank Kacker

Free

A social platform for readers and writers to discover stories and connect with a literary community. Engage with captivating narratives and contribute to the evolution of storytelling.

Social platform for readers and writersDiscover captivating storiesConnect with a literary community

BookPad - Daily Book Reading

Your Daily Book Reading App

Free

Discover your next favorite book with this free reading app. It offers unlimited access to thousands of books across all genres and includes a daily streak tracker to help build consistent reading habits. Enjoy a beautiful, distraction-free reading experience with smart search and personalized recommendations.

Unlimited free booksDaily reading streak trackerSmart search and discovery

📚 Books

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free with in-app purchases

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