Apps Like Penned: Private Notes for iPhone and iPad
Write, save, and share privately
Write handwritten with natural Apple Pencil input. Convert handwriting to text using on-device AI. Export as PDFs. Tag and search content without cloud storage. Access a clean, distraction-free interface without accounts or subscriptions.
by Edwing H Santos Mena★ 4.687 ratingsProductivity$4.99Data updated 2026-09-20
Record audio and convert speech to text in real time. Edit transcripts, highlight key points, and generate summaries. Share recordings and across devices. Supports multiple languages and integrates with cloud storage.
Create and annotate visual ideas with drawing and writing tools. Use color and line thickness for emphasis. Collaborate in real-time during presentations. Organize thoughts and plan projects on a clean, distraction-free workspace.
Track expenses for daily costs, shopping, or projects. Input prices to automatically calculate totals. Create budgets and lists. Use a built-in calculator for quick math. Syncs interface. Free and lightweight.
Create and manage digital copies of documents like credit cards, books, and recipes. Scan, edit, save, and share files in PDF, JPEG, or TXT formats. Use OCR to extract text from images. Store scans locally without an internet connection.
Save links, notes, articles, books, podcasts, videos, images, and PDFs in one place. Organize content into folders and tags. Add highlights and notes directly to content. Share saved items via email or social media. Sync across devices.
Convert handwritten notes into text by snapping a photo. Extract tasks and them for later. Use AI chat to search for specific pages or summarize multiple notes.