Penjo: Pencil Journal, Planner

Penjo: Pencil Journal, Planner

Handwritten Diary & Calendar

282 ratings
149 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

Released
March 27, 2023
Updated
October 27, 2026

Features

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About

This app allows you to handwrite notes, sketches, and plans digitally. Integrate your calendar events and reminders, then use your notes and photos to create a daily diary. Search your handwritten entries and synced across your Apple devices.

✓Handwritten notes and sketches
✓Apple Calendar and Reminders integration
✓iCloud sync across devices
✓Handwriting search
✓Customizable journal appearance
✓Photo editing and manipulation
✓PDF export
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What users say about Penjo

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What's New in Penjo

3.8.1

October 27, 2026

- Select several days: organizing your journals is now quicker. In a journal's Sheet List, tap Select, pick the days, then copy or move them to another journal, export them or delete them together (Penjo Unlimited). Long-press a page for the same actions and a larger preview. - Handwriting in more languages: handwriting search and Copy As Text now cover every language your device can read. Choose yours in a journal's Text Recognition settings, and Penjo can re-read your existing pages. New ones include Turkish, Polish, Dutch, Czech, Romanian and the Scandinavian languages (iOS 26 or later) and Finnish (iOS 27). - iPhone Duo: with iOS 27.2, write on your pages with Apple Pencil (USB-C) on the inner and the outer display. Turn on drawing in the toolbar, then write. - Bug fixes and improvements.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Monthly Subscription

All features unlocked during subscription

$2.991 Month
Price Updates
October 30, 2026→$2.99
January 6, 2026→$2.49
July 29, 2025→$2.49
June 29, 2024→$1.99
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Events

Read more about Apple Reminder Integration

Apple Reminder Integration

Add and manage Apple Reminders, right inside Penjo

Jun 30, 2025 — Jul 31, 2025

Read more about Dark Mode

Dark Mode

Now with dark mode, scribble to erase, and more

May 12, 2025 — May 31, 2025

Read more about Image Playground Integration

Image Playground Integration

Generate Images from your drawings, images or text

Dec 29, 2024 — Jan 14, 2025

User reviews

Penjo’s Journal

The journal works, but it is not reliable with pencil, using a keyboard is the only way I found I could write what I want.

Love it! But also

I love this app, conceptually it’s great. It has a Mac app and an IOS app available. The Mac App is pretty buggy I’m hoping they fix it. Typing and drawing is great on IOS.

The only thing that I really wish this app had was IOS shortcut integration. But I think this app has a lot of potential it does a couple things most apps I’ve found don’t
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Frustrated

bought the premium since i got super excited to use this app long term and was met with a locked screen. i can’t even open the app anymore. it’s just locked for me. have tried everything possible. what a scam

Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback. It is probably due to global authentication settings and it has solutions. Please contact us at support@penjoapp.com with some details. We will be happy to help.

add page flip animation for pages

if you did this I’d pay money for it

Wowzies, ate this app up

Love it. Use it as a notetaking app as well since u can have as much notebooks as u want (paid for it btw) only thing I wish it had is the ability to choose whether I want to scroll or slide when making a new page but still awesome

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

13 issues

Cloud sync not working across devices despite paid subscription

Bug

App crashes when using photo effects

Bug

Calendar not syncing or displaying properly

Bug

Notebooks disappearing or becoming unopenable

Bug

Text boxes misaligning after app closure

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Bluetooth keyboard text appearing at bottom of screen

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Restore purchases button non-functional

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iCloud sync not automatic despite being enabled

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Family sharing not working on secondary Apple IDs

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Support page returning 404 errors

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Forced app updates without user consent

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Text selection tools unreliable on mobile devices

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Photo shape cutting requires specific upload order

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Requested Features

24 requests

Dark mode or black background option

Feature

Screen lock/page lock to prevent accidental writing

Feature

Apple Pencil advanced features (highlighter, squeeze, double-tap)

Feature

Text formatting options (resize, color change for selected text)

Feature

More page layout templates and line spacing options

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Ability to convert handwriting to text

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Stickers and decorative elements for journaling

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Bullet point and to-do list functionality

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Google Drive and Google Tasks integration

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PDF annotation and file linking capabilities

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Folder and subfolder organization system

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Non-calendar-based notebook organization

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Weekly and monthly view options

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Automatic page creation at 50% capacity

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Customizable default text preferences

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Straight line drawing tool (like Procreate)

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Voice memo support

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Outlook calendar integration

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Book-style page turning interface

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Habit tracker and monthly review templates

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Daily prompt suggestions for journaling

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Emoji and motivational sticker packs

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Page thumbnails and quick navigation

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Hyperlinked navigation tabs

Feature

FAQ

Does Penjo have ads?

No, Penjo does not contain advertisements. The app is free to start with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

What devices does Penjo support?

Penjo is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. It is designed to work seamlessly across these Apple devices.

How does Penjo sync across devices?

Penjo uses iCloud to keep your journals in sync on your iPad, iPhone, and Mac. Your data remains private within your own iCloud storage.

Can I use Penjo offline?

While Penjo offers iCloud sync for backup and multi-device access, core journaling and planning features can be used offline. Syncing will occur when an internet connection is re-established.

What are the subscription options for Penjo Unlimited?

Penjo Unlimited offers a monthly subscription for $2.99 or a yearly subscription for $19.99, which includes a 7-day free trial. This unlocks features like Apple Calendar and Reminders integration and iCloud sync.

How secure is my data in Penjo?

Penjo prioritizes privacy and security. Your journals are stored in your iCloud, and the app can be locked with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode for added protection.

Can I export my Penjo journals?

Yes, you can export a day, week, or month as a PDF. Whole journals can also be backed up and transferred as .penjo files.

What is the age rating for Penjo?

Penjo has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and general audiences.