# Penmo+ Quiet Writing Notebook — Write novels, journals, notes

> Distraction-free writing app for novels, journals, and notes with organizational tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Seiya.k.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penmo-plus-quiet-writing-notebook/id6777692398 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Seiya.k](https://appshunter.io/developer/383021944)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English, French (France), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian and 5 more
- Released: 2026-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penmo-plus-quiet-writing-notebook/id6777692398/reviews.md

## What is Penmo+ Quiet Writing Notebook?

Penmo+ is a quiet app for writing — and for keeping at it, every day.

Novels, scripts, worldbuilding, notes, ideas, journals — keep all your writing in one notebook.

■ Focus on writing
A clean, text-first editor with no clutter.
Focus Mode strips everything but your words.
Auto-save lets you lose yourself in writing, with a quiet cue so you never wonder if it saved.
Adjust the font size and line spacing to taste.
Draft history keeps your earlier versions, so you can rewrite without fear.

■ Organize your work
Series → Episodes → Chapters, from long novels to short shorts.
Reorder episodes and chapters by drag.

■ Vertical writing & ruby
Preview your text in traditional vertical writing (tategaki).
Ruby / furigana notation (｜kanji《reading》) is supported.

■ A "Read" tab, just for reading
A place to revisit your work, separate from writing.
Pick an episode from your library and read it as one continuous, vertical flow across chapters.
The reading font size is adjustable, separately from writing.

■ See your writing, every day
A GitHub-style heatmap shows how much you write at a glance.
Streaks, a daily goal and a gentle reminder keep you going.

■ Pick up where you left off
Tap "Continue writing" to jump straight back to your last chapter.

■ Take your words anywhere
Full-text search, plain-text (.txt) export, and full backup & restore.

■ Made your way
A warm, paper-like light mode and a calm dark mode for night writing.
Follows the system, or switch it manually.

■ Works offline
Everything is stored on your iPhone.
Write anytime, anywhere — no connection needed.

■ For those who write even more — Penmo+ Pro (one-time purchase)
- Export beautiful vertical-writing PDFs with ruby
- Export EPUB e-books (vertical writing, ruby)
- Automatic daily iCloud backup
- Unlimited draft history
- Extra body fonts (gothic / rounded gothic)
Choose monthly, yearly, or a one-time purchase. The one-time purchase is yours forever.
All core features stay free, with no ads.

Penmo+ is a quiet writing tool, like a fountain pen.
A notebook you'll want to open every day.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://fillapps.com/privacy/

## Key features

- Distraction-free editor
- Novel and note organization
- Draft history
- Vertical writing and ruby support
- Dedicated reading mode
- Writing progress heatmap
- Offline functionality
- Plain-text export

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Penmo+ Pro (Lifetime) | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penmo-plus-quiet-writing-notebook/id6777692398/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 使いやすい

*2026-08-21*

今のところ、使いやすくて素敵なアプリだと思います
ただ、縦書き横書きは設定で予め固定できるようにさせて欲しいです、なんかストレス感じます

**Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます。ご要望いただいた縦書き・横書きの件に対応しました。まもなく配信のアップデート（v1.1.4）から、プレビューで選んだ書字方向を記憶し、次回も同じ向きで開くようになります。設定の「エディタの表示」からあらかじめ固定することもできます。他にも気づいた点がありましたら、ぜひお聞かせください。今後の改善の参考にさせていただきます。

### 1/5 — アプリが開かない

*2026-08-05*

いつものように執筆しようとしたら急にアプリがおかしくなりました。アイコンをタップして立ち上がるのは真っ白な画面だけ。なんの前触れもなかったので困惑。いくつもファイルを作ってたので困ってます

**Developer response:** 花☆はなさん

ご不便をおかけして申し訳ありません。起動時に白い画面のまま止まる不具合を確認し、修正版（1.1.2）を提出しました。承認され次第、App Storeから更新できます。

まず大切なことをお伝えします。作成された原稿は端末内に保存されており、この症状では消えていません。アプリを削除すると本当に失われてしまうため、削除・再インストールはなさらないでください。

考えられる原因と、お試しいただけることをお知らせします。

1. 端末を再起動してから開く
iPhoneがロックされた状態のまま起動すると、保護されたデータを読み出せずこの症状が出ることがあります。ロックを解除した状態で開き直すと表示される場合があります。

2. アプリを完全に終了してから開き直す
画面下から上にスワイプしてアプリ一覧を出し、Penmo+を上へスワイプして終了させてから、もう一度開いてみてください。

3. ストレージの空き容量を確認する
空き容量が極端に少ないと保存データの読み書きに失敗することがあります。

4. 1.1.2の更新を適用する
今回の修正で、設定の読み込みに失敗しても本文の画面まで進めるようにしました。これで開ける可能性があります。

それでも改善しない場合は、お手数ですがサポートまでご連絡ください。原稿を取り戻せるようお手伝いします。

貴重なご報告をありがとうございました。

### 5/5 — シンプル

*2026-07-08*

とてもシンプルで好みです。
即買い切り購入させていただきました。
1つ要望があるとすれば書いた小説を読むことだけに特化したタブがあればいいなと思います。
読んでいる際に編集に切り替わるのがちょっと気になるのですが、これはこれで直感的操作を求める人向けと言われると仕方ないのかなとも思います。

**Developer response:** Yakumo 様

この度はご購入いただき、そして温かいレビューをありがとうございます。

シンプルな使い心地を気に入っていただけて、とても嬉しいです。

また、「読むことに特化したタブがあると嬉しい」という貴重なご意見もありがとうございました。次回アップデートで改善を行いましたので、ぜひお試しいただければ幸いです。

今後もより使いやすいアプリを目指して改善を続けてまいりますので、お気づきの点やご要望がございましたら、ぜひお気軽にご意見をお聞かせください。

これからも Penmo+ をよろしくお願いいたします。

### 5/5 — 待ってました！

*2026-07-03*

アプリ配信ありがとうございます！使わせていただきます！

**Developer response:** ありがとうございます！

こちらこそ、使っていただけてとても嬉しいです。

もし使っていて「こういう機能がほしい」「ここが使いにくい」などのご要望がございましたら、ぜひこちらからお気軽にお知らせください。

今後の改善の参考にさせていただきます！

## Frequently asked questions about Penmo+ Quiet Writing Notebook

### What is Penmo+?

Penmo+ is a quiet writing application designed to help users focus on their creative work, such as novels, journals, and notes. It offers a clean, text-first editor and organizational tools to manage projects.

### Does Penmo+ have ads?

No, Penmo+ is ad-free. The core features of the application are available for free without any advertisements.

### What are the benefits of Penmo+ Pro?

Penmo+ Pro offers advanced features like exporting vertical-writing PDFs and EPUBs, automatic daily iCloud backups, unlimited draft history, and extra body fonts. It is available as a monthly, yearly, or one-time purchase.

### Can I use Penmo+ offline?

Yes, Penmo+ works offline. All your writing is stored on your iPhone, allowing you to write anytime and anywhere without needing an internet connection.

### How does Penmo+ help with writing consistency?

Penmo+ includes a GitHub-style heatmap to visualize your writing output, daily goals, and gentle reminders to encourage consistent writing habits. It also features a 'Continue writing' button to quickly jump back to your last chapter.

### What organizational features does Penmo+ offer?

Penmo+ allows you to organize your work into Series, Episodes, and Chapters, suitable for long novels or short stories. You can easily reorder episodes and chapters by dragging them.

### What devices is Penmo+ available on?

Penmo+ is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to follow your system's light or dark mode settings, or can be switched manually.

### How often is Penmo+ updated?

The latest version of Penmo+ is 1.1.3, last updated on August 13, 2026. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements to improve the writing experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2026-08-22

The preview now remembers your writing direction (vertical or horizontal) and opens the same way next time. You can also change it in Editor Display settings. A new eye icon in the editor opens the preview instantly.

### 1.1.3 — 2026-08-13

Fixed a rare issue where the app could stay on a blank screen at launch. We are sorry for the trouble. Your manuscripts are stored on your device, and this update may restore access to them.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-08-06

- Added "Plot" to your story notes. Jot down each beat of the story and reorder them by dragging.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-07-29

Polish and stability improvements.

- Improved app stability and performance
- Fixed minor issues

### 1.0.12 — 2026-07-22

Polish and stability improvements.

- Improved app stability and performance
- Fixed minor issues

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