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Save The Pencil

Save The Pencil

by Paul Davis

64 ratings
292 reviews
🎮 Games
📚 Education
🎈 Casual
🧩 Puzzle

Archived App (Last seen on 21 May 2025)

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Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 8, 2011
  • September 6, 2017

Features

Developer

Paul Davis
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🧾$0.99 - $9.99
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📌Ready
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🔄6+ apps
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🏆3 achievements
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❓5 answered
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About

Guide a pencil character through a rebellious stationery cupboard by tapping dots to connect them. Solve 120 challenging puzzles across 8 chapters, dodge various stationery enemies, and collect stars to unlock bonus levels and new characters.

✓Tap-to-move gameplay
✓120 challenging puzzles
✓8 distinct chapters
✓Unlockable bonus levels
✓Collect stars for high scores
✓Dodge stationery enemies
✓Unlock new characters
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Save The Pencil. Based on 64 reviews and a 3.3/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🎉Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍Challenging but rewarding levels
  • 💎Cute and creative visuals

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️Unresponsive controls and delayed input
  • 💰Paywall for additional content
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What's New in Save The Pencil

3.00

September 6, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. -64bit Compatibility.

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In-App Purchases

$0.99

1,000 Blue Dot Pack

A Pack of 1,000 Blue Dots

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Unplayable

The game can’t be played anymore on newer devices. Crashes upon opening
PGray_OfficialPGray_Official

DONT BUY

i bought this to relive what i used to play, it’s not been updated for awhile, probably my own fault for not reading. just a warning it doesn’t open on my phone and crashes, complete waste, i loved the game but it doesn’t open
eIliiexeIliiex

Crashing

The app won’t even open, crashes every time I try and open it
happybumblebee72happybumblebee72

update the game 💗

Hi! I would love for you guys to update the game so I can play this on my iPhone 11

i used to play this game on my iPad mini years ago and I just want the nostalgia 😭

I don’t think it’s compatible with this phone so please could you make it work with iPhone 11!
lan wangji's guqinlan wangji's guqin

game doesn’t work

keeps crashing i want a refund
phoebe rose 7382phoebe rose 7382
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User experience

🐞

Reported Bugs

3 issues

Rulers and obstacles glitching out

Bug

App crashing on launch or during gameplay

Bug

Compatibility issues with newer devices

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

More levels and content updates

Feature

Improved touch sensitivity

Feature

Ability to skip difficult levels

Feature

FAQ

What is Save The Pencil about?

Save The Pencil is a puzzle game where you guide a pencil character named HB through a rebellious stationery cupboard. Your goal is to tap dots to connect them, leading HB to safety while avoiding various stationery enemies like paper clips and rulers.

What are the main features of Save The Pencil?

The game features 120 challenging puzzles spread across 8 chapters, with fun and addictive gameplay. Players can unlock 50 additional bonus levels, collect three stars on every level, and unlock new characters. It also includes end-of-chapter bosses and diverse enemy interactions.

How much does Save The Pencil cost?

The app is free to download and play. However, it offers in-app purchases, which may include options for unlocking content or other advantages within the game.

What kind of challenges can I expect in Save The Pencil?

Each level requires skill, logic, and speed. You'll need to precisely tap dots to navigate HB, dodge enemies like spinning rulers and erasers, and avoid hazards like scissors. Some levels are simple, while others are perplexing and designed to test your dexterity.

Is Save The Pencil suitable for puzzle fans?

Yes, Save The Pencil is highly recommended for puzzle fans. Reviews highlight its brain-teasing style, uncluttered graphics, and cheery nature, making it a puzzle you'll want to return to. It's described as a good fit and a must-buy for those who enjoy puzzles.