SimplePenNote vs Nib

SimplePenNote — pen and paper, nothing more. Tired of bloated note apps? SimplePenNote keeps only what you actually need. Opens in a second. No ads. No notifications. No accounts. -- Six paper templates Blank, grid, lined, Cornell notes, weekly planner, and study (problem/answer). Switch with one tap. -- Infinite zoomable canvas Built on PencilKit. Pinch to zoom freely; one page holds plenty. -- Face ID / Touch ID app lock Keep journals and private notes safe. One toggle in settings. -- 30-day trash Accidentally deleted notes are recoverable for 30 days. -- Silent iCloud sync Notes sync across your iPhone and iPad signed in with the same Apple ID. No third-party servers — notes live only in your private iCloud. -- PNG / PDF export Clean exports including the paper template. -------------------- SimplePenNote Pro (optional) Use up to 5 pages free. To unlock unlimited pages and watermark-free export, buy Pro once — no subscription. · Unlimited pages · Watermark-free PNG / PDF export · One-time purchase, lifetime access · Works on all your devices with the same Apple ID -------------------- The Minimalism Promise · No ads · No tracking or analytics SDKs · No third-party servers (Apple iCloud only) · No sign-up · No notifications Privacy: https://blue-code.github.io/legal/simplepennote/privacy.html Support: https://blue-code.github.io/legal/simplepennote/support.html Contact: digimaru@gmail.com

■ Where thoughts unfold Nib is a warm handwritten diary for iPad and Apple Pencil. The feeling of writing with a fountain pen on paper — captured in digital form. For anyone who wants to record today, organize class notes, or let ideas flow freely on the page. ■ Features ▸ Natural handwriting - Fountain pen, pencil, highlighter, eraser, lasso — optimized for Apple Pencil - 21 colors to express yourself - Blank, lined, and grid backgrounds ▸ Write directly on PDFs - Import textbooks, handouts, papers and annotate right away - Import from iCloud Drive, Files app, or anywhere - Select page ranges to import only what you need - Your annotations save separately — the original PDF stays intact ▸ Daily journal - End the day with a short note - Five moods (Heavy · Quiet · Even · Bloom · Radiant) to capture the feeling - Browse past days in the calendar ▸ Recording + auto-transcription - Record lectures or meetings while you write - Automatic transcription in Korean, English, and Japanese - Notes and audio live side-by-side on the same page ▸ Organize by subject - Create subjects with 31 icons or draw your own - Tag notes with subjects - Browse by subject in the Shelf ▸ Three languages supported - 한국어 · English · 日本語 - Switch language directly in the app ■ Made for - People who want a handwritten journal on iPad - Students annotating PDF textbooks - Anyone recording lectures while taking notes - Those looking for a beautifully-designed diary app - Digital note-takers who miss the feel of paper ■ What's coming Nib is actively being improved. Dark mode, iCloud sync (across devices), and more transcription languages are on the way. Feedback and suggestions welcome at stockhub.kr@gmail.com ■ About the developer Nib is crafted by an independent developer. stockhub.kr