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This app offers a peaceful space for handwritten scripture and sutra practice. Choose your faith to see relevant texts, and enjoy various writing modes. Offline functionality and iCloud sync ensure your journal is always accessible and shareable.
What's New in Pilsa
1.6.0
October 12, 2026
Thank you for writing with Pilsa. - Pilsa now opens on iPhone. Read and listen to today's passage, see your iPad pages and writing videos, and send passages to write on iPad. The handwriting itself happens on iPad with Apple Pencil. - Copywork now comes as books. Each book binds two or three packs into about four weeks, for every faith and for no faith. - Finish one and bind it into a notebook: a PDF with a cover showing your dates and the stamps you collected, then one card for each day. Share it or print it. - Plus brings a new book every month, first for Plus members. The first ones are Psalms of David, Month of the Holy Souls, Samantabhadra's Vows and Looking Back on the Year. - The yearly Plus plan has a 7-day free trial. - The shop now shows new books, then books, with single packs folded below. - Tell us what you love and what could be better through "Contact us" in Settings.
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FAQ
What is Pilsa?
Pilsa is an app designed for copying scripture, sutras, and other meaningful sentences by hand. It provides a calm environment for this practice, with content tailored to your chosen faith.
Can I use Pilsa offline?
Yes, all writing and reading features in Pilsa work offline. Your pages are saved locally and synced via iCloud when you have an internet connection.
What writing modes does Pilsa offer?
Pilsa offers four free writing modes: Trace (writing over guide letters), Copy (writing from a visible line), Recall (writing from memory), and Dictation (writing what you hear).
What kind of content can I write with Pilsa?
You can write scripture from the King James Version or Douay-Rheims Bible, classic Buddhist texts like the Heart Sutra, and short affirmations or stories. You can select your faith to filter content.
Does Pilsa have ads?
No, Pilsa does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to be a peaceful and uninterrupted experience for its users.
How does Pilsa handle user accounts and data?
Pilsa does not require an account or sign-in. Your journal pages are kept private and synced across your iPad and iPhone using iCloud.
What are the subscription options for Pilsa?
Pilsa offers a subscription called Pilsa Plus, which unlocks all content and provides new books monthly. It can be subscribed to monthly or yearly, with a 7-day free trial for the yearly plan.
On which devices can I use Pilsa?
Pilsa is available on both iPhone and iPad. While handwriting is optimized for iPad with Apple Pencil, you can read, listen, and view your journal on your iPhone.




