Penjo: Pencil Journal, Planner

Penjo: Pencil Journal, Planner

Diary, Agenda, Calendar Notes

255 ratings
91 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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This app combines journaling, planning, and note-taking with a pencil-first interface. It offers powerful handwriting search, creative image tools, and seamless integration with calendars and reminders. Organize your thoughts and tasks with flexible layouts and personalized tools.

Pencil-first writing and sketching
Handwriting search and text conversion
Calendar and reminders integration
Creative image editing tools
Customizable pen and tool picker
Flexible page layouts
iCloud sync across devices
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What users say

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What's New in Penjo

3.7.5

July 9, 2026

• Touch and hold any day in Week or Month view to quickly add a Calendar event or Reminder (right-click on Mac) • New Reed pen tool (iPadOS 26) • Bug fixes and improvements

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Subscription plans

Monthly Subscription

All features unlocked during subscription

$2.991 Month
Price Updates
July 21, 2026$2.99
January 6, 2026$2.49
July 29, 2025$2.49
June 29, 2024$1.99
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In-App Purchases

$39.99

Pro Lifetime

All Features Unlocked

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

Update. I’ve figured out my issue.

Best journaling app on iOS. This one lets you use Apple Pencil to write; not very many have this feature. You can only type.

Cross platform Day Timer Replacement!

Responsive developer! Super simple with lots of basic features. Was exactly what I was looking for in a daily business journal.

My daily double

So much fun. Use it daily as a food journal as well a journal journal: daily life stuff, I mean. Easy to organize pages. Easy to add graphics. GREAT customer service!

Excellent iPad planner app

I did a lot of research and experimenting with different planner/journaling apps before I settled on this one. Excellent app, love the calendar integration and ability to write or add text, photos, etc.
the developer also seems very invested in continuing to improve while welcoming communication from users! Awesome experience thus far.
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Elegant Journal App

I am pretty sure I’ve tried almost every planner or journal application in the App Store and have come away feeling like the annual subscriptions and templates hosted on app specific storefronts weren’t worth the money. On top of that, it always felt slow and clunky to get to the part where I can just write stuff down. Then, I’d have to deal with menus and buttons in the way of my writing and by the time I’d get adjusted to where I was ready to jot my thoughts down, the moment would already be passed. Penjo is different. It’s simple, fast, and stays out of my way. It incorporates the best of native iOS and macOS features and expands in all the areas Apple fell short. I don’t regret buying the lifetime license at all and encourage anyone on the fence to support this tool.
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Response from developer

Thank you for the kind words and detailed review! Getting you to the page as fast as possible, with nothing in the way, is the core design principle behind Penjo, so it means a lot to hear it landing that way. We appreciate your lifetime support and have plenty more in the works.

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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

Bug

Bluetooth keyboard text appearing at bottom of screen

Bug

Restore purchases button non-functional

Bug

iCloud sync not automatic despite being enabled

Bug

Family sharing not working on secondary Apple IDs

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Support page returning 404 errors

Bug

Forced app updates without user consent

Bug

Text selection tools unreliable on mobile devices

Bug

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

Feature

Ability to convert handwriting to text

Feature

Stickers and decorative elements for journaling

Feature

Bullet point and to-do list functionality

Feature

Google Drive and Google Tasks integration

Feature

PDF annotation and file linking capabilities

Feature

Folder and subfolder organization system

Feature

Non-calendar-based notebook organization

Feature

Weekly and monthly view options

Feature

Automatic page creation at 50% capacity

Feature

Customizable default text preferences

Feature

Straight line drawing tool (like Procreate)

Feature

Voice memo support

Feature

Outlook calendar integration

Feature

Book-style page turning interface

Feature

Habit tracker and monthly review templates

Feature

Daily prompt suggestions for journaling

Feature

Emoji and motivational sticker packs

Feature

Page thumbnails and quick navigation

Feature

Hyperlinked navigation tabs

Feature

FAQ

What does Penjo do?

Penjo is a pencil-first journal and daily planner that helps you set goals, plan ahead, and keep organized notes. It integrates with Apple Calendar and Reminders, offers on-device handwriting search, and provides creative image tools for a personalized experience.

What are the key features of Penjo?

Key features include pencil-first writing and sketching, powerful on-device handwriting search, integration with calendars and reminders, creative image tools like background removal and stickers, customizable tool pickers, flexible page layouts, and iCloud sync.

How much does Penjo cost?

Penjo offers a freemium model. Users can unlock unlimited journals and pages, full iCloud sync, enhanced calendar integration, and protected journals through a subscription called Penjo Unlimited. Family Sharing is available on monthly plans.

What devices is Penjo compatible with?

Penjo is designed for Apple devices, including iPad, iPhone, Mac, and visionOS, with iCloud sync ensuring your data is up-to-date across all your devices. It also supports Google Calendar and Exchange.

What are common use cases for Penjo?

Common use cases include daily journaling, planning daily tasks and appointments, creating habit logs, sketching ideas, annotating documents, and organizing notes by topic or color using bookmarks.