# Selvy PenScript

> Handwriting recognition app for digital text input on iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by SELVAS AI Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selvy-penscript/id1027637212 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SELVAS AI Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333244716)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 118 App Store ratings · 210 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean
- Released: 2015-10-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selvy-penscript/id1027637212/reviews.md

## What is Selvy PenScript?

Are you fed up with keyboard typos? Do you miss handwriting on a daily basis? 


Selvy PenScript empowers you to use your own handwriting to input text on your iPhone. 
Whether your handwriting is neat, squiggly, or cursive, Selvy PenScript will recognize your handwriting based on 20 years of handwriting recognition research and technology brought to you by Selvas AI. 
Try it out now using either a stylus or your finger!


Some of our key features include:
ㆍ Specialized ink specially designed to beautify your handwriting
ㆍ Six different ink colors you can choose from
ㆍ Smooth, continuous input that provides a seamless handwriting experience
ㆍ Recognition of over 40 languages with support for cursive handwriting
ㆍ Our online handwriting service that enables you to select languages without having to download them


Got a question? You can contact us through our customer center or Facebook page.
■ Customer Center: support@selvasai.comk
■ http://www.selvasai.com

## Key features

- Handwriting recognition
- Supports over 40 languages
- Cursive handwriting support
- Specialized ink for beautification
- Six ink color options
- Smooth, continuous input

## What do users think of Selvy PenScript?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✍️ Excellent handwriting recognition accuracy
- 🚀 Fast and responsive performance
- 💰 Free app with no ads
- 🌍 Supports multiple languages
- ⚙️ Adjustable recognition delay settings
- 📱 Works with Apple Pencil and finger input
- 🔤 Recognizes cursive, print, and mixed handwriting
- 🎯 Easy error correction with suggestions
- 📝 Converts handwriting to text seamlessly
- 🔄 Easy language switching

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔒 Requires full keyboard access (privacy concerns)
- 📱 Poor performance on iPad Mini and iPad Pro
- 🪟 Floating keyboard mode has missing UI elements
- 🎨 Outdated user interface design
- 🌙 No dark mode support
- 📏 Writing area too small on larger devices
- ⌨️ Conflicts with hardware keyboards
- 🔤 Poor punctuation and special character recognition
- 🌐 Limited language support (missing Arabic, Persian, etc.)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on iPhone 12 Pro Max
- Keyboard not appearing or switching properly
- Floating keyboard missing buttons (backspace, enter, keyboard switcher)
- Language selection not working (only Japanese shows despite settings)
- Incompatible with iOS 15.1.1 and later
- Caps lock malfunction with hardware keyboards
- Terms of Service screen blocks app startup
- Google Docs on Safari only types one letter at a time
- Keyboard assets disappearing in floating mode
- Undo function loses entire sentences
- Poor recognition with multiple languages simultaneously
- Kanji not recognized in Japanese mode

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode support
- Larger writing area for iPad Pro
- Apple Pencil-only input mode (disable palm detection)
- Better punctuation and special character recognition
- Improved undo/redo functionality
- Eraser tool for corrections
- Arabic language support
- Persian language support
- Kanji support for Japanese
- Customizable keyboard button sizes
- Floating keyboard improvements
- Better documentation and tutorials
- Dedicated punctuation button
- Ability to cross out words while writing
- Updated UI to match Apple design standards
- Support for iPad one-hand keyboard mode
- Adjustable writing space position

## Recent user reviews (10 of 210)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selvy-penscript/id1027637212/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Einzigartig

*2026-05-08, version 1.3.3*

Leider die einzige Tastatur dieser Art, funktioniert glücklicherweise auch auf iOS 26 noch recht gut. Besser als Apples eigenes "kritzeln"

### 5/5 — I came back

*2025-10-26*

I have sloppy cursive writing and used this for a while on my iPhone and got away from it because I didn’t have a convenient stylus set up with latest iPhone. 

It recognizes my writing accurately and quickly better than any competitor app.

### 1/5 — no longer working

*2024-07-13, version 1.3.3*

On my ipad mini 6 the only language that is available when using keyboard is Japanese. In settings you  can add all the languages but when the keyboard only shows Japanese. No way to change language as it stands this app is useless to me. I want to use Korean.

### 3/5 — Not bad, but not perfect.

*2024-03-18, version 1.3.3*

Make it compatible to use on other app rather than the native notes app😭

### 1/5 — We need arabic language

*2023-12-31, version 1.3.3*

This app is perfect but doesn’t have arabic language

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2023-12-08, version 1.3.3*

I installed and followed the instructions but I just get the normal apple keyboard when I go to the test page in the app or in any other app. I switch between other 3rd party keyboards ok but this one won't come up at all.

### 5/5 — 개선되었으면 하는 점

*2023-10-10, version 1.3.3*

지금도 너무 좋은 앱이지만 아이패드 가로모드에서 입력창을 작게 했을 때 엔터, 지우기, 스페이스바 등 아이콘이 그대로 유지되면 더욱 편하게 사용할 수 있을 듯 합니다!

### 1/5 — Tastaur kann nicht ausgewählt werden

*2023-10-06, version 1.3.3*

Auch wenn man den Anweisungen folgt, verschwindet die Tastatur jedesmal wenn Selvy Tastatur aufruft. 

Echt schade. Wird es dafür ein bugfix bald geben?

### 1/5 — "Allow Full Access?"

*2023-09-15, version 1.3.3*

why would I allow full access when the warning clearly States that data, including credit card info, could be Shared with developers?

### 2/5 — Bug ruins a great feature

*2023-08-27, version 1.3.3*

This keyboard is really good; but I will never use it again if this one thing is not fixed.

Usually, I shrunken the default keyboard a small, floating keyboard and then change it to the Selvy Penscript keyboard. 
It’s much more comfortable and convinient that way, taking up less space and positioned where my hand feels comfortable to write.
However, I came across this bug where the assets of the keyboard are completely gone; so with the Selvy Penscript, I could not use the spacebar, enter key, change keyboards/symbols…. I was trapped in a useless box keyboard and I just cannot live with this bug.
So please fix this bug, thank you

## Frequently asked questions about Selvy PenScript

### What does Selvy PenScript do?

Selvy PenScript allows you to use your own handwriting to input text on your iPhone. It uses advanced AI technology to recognize various handwriting styles, including neat, squiggly, and cursive, and converts them into digital text.

### What are the key features of Selvy PenScript?

Key features include specialized ink designed to beautify handwriting, six different ink color choices, smooth and continuous input for a seamless experience, recognition of over 40 languages with cursive support, and an online service for language selection without downloads.

### Is Selvy PenScript free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is Selvy PenScript compatible with?

The app is designed for use on iPhones. It can be used with either a stylus or your finger for input.

### Who would benefit from using Selvy PenScript?

This app is ideal for individuals who miss the experience of handwriting, frequently make keyboard typos, or want a more natural way to input text on their iPhone. It's also useful for those who need to digitize handwritten notes across multiple languages.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.3 — 2019-02-15

1. Bug fixes

### 1.3.2 — 2019-01-08

1. Updates to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
2. Changed CI (copyright, icon, intro)
3. Bug fixes

### 1.2.0 — 2016-03-01

** iPad Pro is not supported
iPad native support

### 1.1.1 — 2015-12-19

minor bugs fixed

### 1.1.0 — 2015-11-25

* Added Auto-Space and "." Shortcut functions
* Added PEN THICKNESS and RECOGNITION LATENCY options
* Bug fixes 
: Input keybord can now come out normallywhen useing Display Zoom on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

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