Cool but
great app but option to keep handwritten notes handwritten and push only to briefing would make it even better, not every day is just a plan or tasks… sometimes it’s also ideas
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This app allows you to handwrite journal entries and tasks using an Apple Pencil on an iPad. It intelligently reads your handwriting, converting it into structured notes and tasks that sync automatically with Notion. Unfinished tasks are carried forward to future pages, and you can even integrate AI assistants for content seeding.
✓Handwritten daily journaling
✓Two-way task sync with Notion
✓Notation reading for tasks and notes
✓Carry-forward of unfinished tasks
✓Morning Briefing with calendar/AI integration
✓AI assistant seeding and reading
✓REST API and MCP server support
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What's New in Penlog
1.3.0
October 19, 2026
Penlog now runs on iPhone. ON IPHONE • See today at a glance: your calendar and every open task. • Add a task by typing it or by saying "Hey Siri, Penlog a task." With no signal, it is saved on your phone and sent with your next one. • Check tasks off from anywhere. If Notion is connected, they complete there too. • Read back any page you have written, and jump to a day from the calendar. ON IPAD • Start of day: the first time you open Penlog each day, look over yesterday's open tasks, check off what you finished, and start fresh. You can turn it off in Settings. • The top bar and the Briefing now sit on paper instead of gray. FIXES • Long pages are read in full. • Days you did not write no longer add empty rows to Notion.
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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
Penlog Pro Monthly
Cloud sync, Notion, calendar, agent API access
$8.991 Month
14 Days trialUser reviews
FAQ
What is Penlog?
Penlog is a handwritten daily journal that syncs tasks and notes with Notion. It allows you to write with an Apple Pencil on an iPad and view/manage tasks on your iPhone. The app intelligently reads your handwriting to create structured entries.
Does Penlog have ads?
No, Penlog does not contain advertisements. It is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted journaling experience.
How does Penlog sync with Notion?
Penlog offers a two-way task sync with Notion. Tasks written by hand become real tasks in Notion, and completing them in either app updates the status in both. This sync is available with the Pro subscription.
What are the limitations of the free version of Penlog?
The free version of Penlog allows daily writing, notation reading, carrying forward unfinished tasks, and exporting pages. However, features like two-way Notion sync, calendar import, REST API, and MCP server require a Pro subscription and have a daily limit on handwriting reads.
What is the 'Morning Briefing' feature in Penlog?
The Morning Briefing feature connects Penlog with Notion, your calendar, Claude, or ChatGPT. It places today's events and open tasks on your page before you start writing, and you can edit or hide these items.
Can I use Penlog without an Apple Pencil?
While Penlog is optimized for use with an Apple Pencil on an iPad for handwriting, you can add and check off tasks on your iPhone. The core functionality relies on handwriting input for the best experience.
How often is Penlog updated?
Penlog was last updated on October 19, 2026, with version 1.3.0. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.
What devices does Penlog support?
Penlog is available for iPhone and iPad devices. This allows for a seamless experience across Apple's mobile ecosystem.