# Penedex — Digital Stationery Companion > Digital stationery companion for managing pen and ink collections. (iPhone/iPad app by Connor Rose.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penedex/id1535416271 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Connor Rose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535416273) - Category: Utilities, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.30/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 18 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-09-30 - Data updated: 2026-07-19 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penedex/id1535416271/reviews.md ## What is Penedex? Penedex is an app built to easily keep track of your pen and ink collections. It also provides a simple way to keep track of what pens you currently have inked up. Penedex is built for iOS and iPad OS and allows you to quickly and easily manage your currently inked pens, identify which pens are ready for cleaning, and keep track of what pen and ink combinations you have used in the past. Organizing and cataloging your pen and ink collections has never been more straight forward! - Create pen, ink, nib, and currently inked entries. - Keep track of your pen and ink combinations in the inked tab. - Catalog important pen-related info like material, nib size, photos, and purchase date. - Quantify your ink’s unique characteristics such as dry time, sheen, saturation, and flow metrics. - Penedex will automatically keep track of how many times you’ve used a specific ink or pen. - After you’ve cataloged an active pen and ink combination, you can easily mark is as “needs cleaning” or “cleaned” with a long press on the corresponding EDC entry. - All your previously inked pens are stored in the History section of the Stats tab, along with some basic metrics about your library. - Keep a wishlist of all your grail pens and inks. - Find nearby stationery stores to visit. - Up to date international pen show calendar. The free version of Penedex allows for unlimited pen and currently inked entries but limits you to 10 ink entries. Unlimited ink entries, along with other great features, can be unlocked with a Pro subscription in the Settings page. Inked The Inked tab is where you can easily catalog a pen and ink combination. All of your combinations are organized by date and when it’s time to mark a pen as “ready for cleaning”, you can quickly do so with a long-press on that item. You can also quickly filter your Ink'd list with one tap of the filter button. LIBRARY The pen and ink libraries allow you to quickly add, edit, and view key details about your collections and find the right pen or ink at a glance. It even keeps track of how many times you’ve inked up a particular pen or ink. For pens you can store information like the nib size, material, and purchase date. For your ink collection, you can catalog information such as dry time, level of sheen, saturation, and shading. You can even use the color picker to save the exact color of your ink from a picture or screenshot! WISHLIST Keep a running list of pens and inks that you are interested in trying out! Mark them with a star rating and a specific date to more easily keep track of your grail pens and inks. PEN SHOWS An international lis of pen shows with details for each show, by year. You can also keep track of a per-show todo list and budget tracker. And of course, you can see a running list of shows visited over the years from the Stats tab. STATS & HISTORY The Stats tab allows you to view basic metrics about your collection. It also contains a historical list of all the pen and ink combinations that you have inked up in the past. PRO FEATURES With a subscription purchase you can unlock the following pro features. - Unlimited ink library entries - Unlimited nib entries - Fun alternate icons - A notes field for your pen, ink, and Ink'd entries - A wishlist to keep track of items your interested in trying out Penedex Pro is an optional subscription that unlocks additional features. If you choose to purchase Penedex Pro, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase. Current price for Penedex Pro is $0.99 USD per month or $9.99 USD per year and my vary from country to country. Privacy Policy: https://penedex.com/privacypolicy/ Terms of Service: https://penedex.com/termsofservice/ ## Key features - Create pen, ink, and currently inked entries - Track pen and ink combinations - Catalog pen details (material, nib size, photos) - Quantify ink characteristics (dry time, sheen) - Identify pens needing cleaning - Wishlist for grail pens and inks - International pen show calendar ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro Access | $9.99 | per year | | Pro Access | $0.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Alternate Icon Unlock - King | $3.00 | one-time | | Ice Out Icon | $3.00 | one-time | | Alternate Icon MN | $3.00 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 12) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penedex/id1535416271/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Fantastic App but, *2025-07-05* For whatever reason it won’t let me use the same brand name on multiple objects. I have multiple Lamy nibs, but if I select Lamy from my brand list, it removes it from the nib I had previously put it on. I have to add a new brand every time, so now Lamy is in my brand list multiple times. **Developer response:** Hi! Yes, this is a bug that got introduced in the previous version. I’m working on the fix and it will be fixed in the upcoming 2025.6 version release. I apologize for the bug, keep an eye out for the next app update. Thank you for leaving a review! If you have further questions, feel free to reach out via email in the app. ### 4/5 — Good app, a few issues. *2025-06-30* Nice features! Really like the new ability to track nibs. However, I am finding some issues with the nib tracking feature: 1) Keeps forgetting the Brand on several of the entries. 2) Can’t select no acquisition date (if turned off, displays date of entry). 3) Missing a nib icon for Medium…a nit, but, if including things like Zoom and CI, should have the full set of standard nib sizes. Syncing between my iPhone 15 Pro and iPad Pro does not seem to work as expected. The first pen and nib entries appeared on my iPad but not the other 9 and none of the 10 inks and usage entries are present. **Developer response:** Hi Mike, I have gotten several reports of the issues with mention regarding nib brands not saving correctly. The issue has been identified and a fix is coming in 2025.6! I have also added the Medium nib icon for 2025.6 as well. Syncing should be returned to normal as well, please reach out if you’re still having any issues after the 2025.6 update. A fix for the acquisition date toggle not being respected is coming as well. Appreciate the feedback! ### 4/5 — Nice work helps you enjoy & manage *2025-06-26* A nice set of features and some new ones added each year. Really great for keep tracking of how long “that ink” has been in “that pen”. Perfect for keeping things working well and managing what and when to clean or refill. Avoid dried out pigment inks in pens or other issues. Helps you enjoy your collection, by making it easy to view all of them and their status. Great way to notice what’s a true favorite or a neglected low-rotation gem that you should ink up and try again. **Developer response:** Hey Mobilemind, I wanted to reply to let you know that Nibs and Maps are coming to the rest of the platforms right now. Build 2025.5 is in Review and brings all the platforms up to parity with the iPhone. I appreciate your patience. If there’s any more feedback, please do let me know! - Connor ### 3/5 — Whoops: no nib library for Mac, iPad, Apple Vision Pro *2025-06-17* Latest update is incomplete on most Apple platforms that the app is available for now. **Developer response:** Hey Mobilemind, I wanted to reply to let you know that Nibs and Maps are coming to the rest of the platforms right now. Build 2025.5 is in Review and brings all the platforms up to parity with the iPhone. I appreciate your patience. If there’s any more feedback, please do let me know! - Connor ### 5/5 — Awesome Customer Support! *2024-05-10* Penendex is a well crafted and very useful application. I have been collecting pens and inks for 40 years and my Stuff has gotten completely out of control. This app offers me an efficient way to take account of my holdings. The developer is very helpful and responsive to customer queries and issues! I give this app six and a half stars!👍🏾 ### 5/5 — An excellent tool for managing collections & shows *2024-05-10* Whether you only have a couple of ones & inks or are into the 100’s, this is an excellent app for managing not only your pens & inks, but also pen shows! I really love the ability to mark inked pens for cleaning, as well as the wishlist function to track our next grail. The pen show function allows you to plan out your visit by setting your budget, listing items you want to buy, any events or classes you plan on attending at the show, and a handy map of where it’s being held. This is easily one of the best tools the fountain pen community has available to it. ### 1/5 — DO NOT USE if you collect pens *2024-01-05* Pendex loses data— entire entries for pens, and all history of ink fills/cleaning. The January 2024 update erased all data I entered after late June of 2023, but retained data from January- June. Pendex doesn’t work for collectors. The UI for “inking” a pen is incapable of distinguishing between two pens of the same model, even if they are different colors or nibs. Pendex frustrates advocates. I was cheering for a Pacific Northwest developer. Now I regret I making the in-app purchase one year ago. I was hopeful & patient with deficiencies for a year. Including the unresponsive developer email address that rejects all feedback. I tried using Pendex for a hobby I enjoy. Pendex detracts from enjoyment, increases frustration & friction, and creates a sense of loss. Let this be some feedback for the developer and caution for anyone thinking this app will be fun and helpful for their fountain pen hobby. **Developer response:** Hey MobileMind, I apologize for hearing about this data loss issue. This is definitely a significant issue. I can see you tried to email me but didn't get a response. It sounds like there may be an issue with submitting feedback. Here is my developer email that should get directly to me. I really appreciate you supporting a PNW developer and I would really like to help sort out the issue's you've experienced with my app. Email me at hello@penedex.com if you are willing to give me some more details regarding your data loss issue. If it bounces back you can also find me on Threads or Instagram @penedexapp. I would really like to help resolve these issues both for you and for anyone else who might be experiencing a similar bug. Thank you again. ### 3/5 — Mostly a good app *2023-06-22* The app works well and seems to have all of the options. 2 issues. I’d rather pay a one time fee and am not fond of subscriptions. And second the app cuts the photos down. If you have a long thin photo of a pen the app will cut the image smaller so that you only see a small section of the pen. **Developer response:** Hi Thrage, keep an eye on the App Store because I'm pushing out an update soon that should resolve this issue with photos. Thank you for submitting a reply, I appreciate it! ### 5/5 — This app is a LIFESAVER when it comes to my pens! *2023-03-08* I absolutely LOVE this app. I love it so much I pay for a yearly subscription, and I don’t pay for apps. This is the ONLY app I pay for because it’s THAT useful. Ever since I discovered fountain pens a few years ago, I couldn’t find a way to keep track of all of my pens and inks and currently inked that I would stick to. I would make a list and then inevitably stop using it. This app helps me keep track of all the pens and inks I own and what inks are in what pen. It just does what it’s supposed to do and it’s so easy it’s really nothing to make sure I’m keeping up with it. Absolutely LOVE it!! **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for this wonderful review, I’m glad to hear that you enjoy the app! This latest release was a long time in the making and I hope you enjoy it. I’ve got more stuff coming this year so stay tuned! ### 5/5 — Excellent *2022-08-11, version 2022.02* I’m new to fountain pens and my collection is growing. Needed a way to keep track of them. This app is great. Developer is responsive to queries and requests. **Developer response:** Thank you for the kind words! I’m always happy to take feedback and suggestions! ## Frequently asked questions about Penedex ### What is Penedex? Penedex is a digital stationery companion designed to help users easily manage their pen and ink collections. It allows for tracking inked pens, identifying those that need cleaning, and cataloging detailed information about both pens and inks. ### How much does Penedex cost? Penedex is free to download and use, offering unlimited pen and currently inked entries. However, it limits ink entries to 10 in the free version. A Pro subscription unlocks unlimited ink entries and other features. ### What are the Penedex Pro subscription options? Penedex Pro offers two subscription plans: $0.99 per month or $9.99 per year, both with a 14-day free trial. These plans unlock unlimited ink entries and additional features. ### Does Penedex have ads? No, Penedex does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with limitations, and additional features are unlocked through a paid subscription. ### What devices is Penedex available on? Penedex is built for iOS and iPadOS devices, allowing users to manage their collections on their iPhones and iPads. ### How often is Penedex updated? The latest version of Penedex is 2026.3, which was last updated on March 25, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support. ### What is the user rating for Penedex? Penedex has a rating of 4.2 stars based on 15 ratings. This suggests a generally positive user reception for the app's functionality and user experience. ### Can I track ink characteristics in Penedex? Yes, Penedex allows you to quantify unique ink characteristics such as dry time, sheen, saturation, and flow metrics. You can also use a color picker to save the exact color of your ink from a picture. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2026.4 — 2026-07-16 Fixed: Collection Totals widget was broken on iPadOS. Fixed: There was an issue with uploading CSV files to Penedex and importing data. These issues should be fixed now. Fixed: lots of smaller bugs. New: 112 Pen Shops added to the maps view and to the stationerymap.com website. Thank you to everyone who sends in bug fixes and errors! ### 2026.3 — 2026-03-25 Small bug fixes for app crashes and issues with pen show logging from the map detail view. ### 2026.02 — 2026-03-07 If you're reading this, thank you... WHAT'S NEW • New icon for all you Sonny Hayes fans out there. • New Widgets! - Two new widget types: Cleaning Log and Daily Usage log. You can now log usage of your currently inked pens and also mark them as cleaned right from the widget, without ever opening the app. Choose from the small, medium, or large widgets to display 1, 3, or 8 currently inked pens. Available for Pro subscribers. • Data Import/Export - You can now export your data as a csv file or as plain text. You can also import your data from elsewhere using a csv file. Instructions and a sample csv file or available in Settings. ****** BUG FIXES • Cleaned up some UI inconsistencies, particularly with closure buttons. ****** As always, don't hesitate to reach out with feedback, issues, and suggestions. I'm always happy to hear from you: hello@penedex.com. Also, if you feel like rating me in the app store, that would be awesome! It really helps out! ### 2026.01 — 2026-02-09 - Updated design for iOS26 and Liquid Glass - Added more socially-responsible alternate icons ### 2025.6 — 2025-07-09 - Added Medium nib icon to array of icons you can add to a nib entry. - Fixed an issue with the relationship between nibs and brand names not being respected. - Wishlist pens now display correctly when sorting by Brand. 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