Magic Pencil+ vs penX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magic Pencil+
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Magic Pencil provides custom templates for handwriting pen functions, which can generate handwriting pen function solutions that are suitable for personal learning, work scenarios, and handwriting pen usage habits.
penX
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PenX手写笔，结合APP信号调节，您可以在ipad上感受到真实的笔触，更好的解决断触，延迟等现象，实现书写的自然感受，为您提供更流畅灵敏的体验。开机搜索连接蓝牙后，可切换到功能设置界面，实现20多个快捷设置功能（包括电源键开关机，加减音量，播放上下曲，拍照，快速截屏，智能关机）等功能，给您带来更高效的进行记录，学习和使用
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic Pencil+ at every 2 weeks against penX's every 6 weeks. penX's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Magic Pencil+ ships an update every 2 weeks, penX every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic Pencil+ | penX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Cheng'an Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. | Shenzhen Xinyun Zhilian Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
Magic Pencil+
No in-app purchases
penX
No in-app purchases
