Penbook

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Apple Intelligence

On supported devices, Penbook can identify to-dos in handwritten notes and add them to Reminders; its maker says these AI features keep notes on device.penbook.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Calendar integration

Live Paper planner pages can populate with dates and events from the user's iOS calendars.penbook.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Data collection

The privacy policy says Penbook uses aggregated anonymous Apple telemetry and RevenueCat for purchase and subscription records, and that its iOS app has no third-party advertising SDKs.penbook.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Health integration

The Health Journal displays live Activity data from HealthKit, including activity rings, on journal pages.penbook.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Integrations

Apple Calendar; iCloudpenbook.app · read 23 Sep 2026

Maker location

The privacy policy identifies User Camp Inc. DBA Pencil Research and gives a service address in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.penbook.app · read 12 Oct 2026

New-version requirement

The maker says the Penbook 8 improvements described in its update require iOS 27 or iPadOS 27, Penbook version 8.0 or later, and a newly created book.penbook.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Note sharing

Yespenbook.app · read 23 Sep 2026

PDFs

Users can import PDFs as notebooks for annotation and editing, and Premium includes notebook export.apps.apple.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Privacy

The maker says work is stored in the user's iCloud account and locally on the device, and that it cannot access users' notes.penbook.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Product

Penbook is a digital notebook and planner app with Live Paper, stationery, calendars, and layouts for notes, schedules, and creative work.penbook.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Refunds

Penbook says direct refunds are not available through the app and directs users to Apple to request refunds.penbook.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Stationery

The app offers more than 400 types of academic, scientific, and planning stationery, with customizable notebook pages.apps.apple.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Support

Penbook recommends contacting support in the app through Account > Get Support, and lists [email protected] as a contact.penbook.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Sync

The support FAQ says syncing requires the same Apple ID and App Store account on each device and Penbook enabled in iCloud settings.penbook.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Writing and search

Users can write with Apple Pencil, another stylus, or a finger, search handwritten notes, and snap strokes into shapes.apps.apple.com · read 12 Oct 2026

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