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PenCake: Minimal Writing App

A private, focused space to write your journal, diary, notes & stories.

Diffathy, Inc. · com.diffathy.bbapp

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v3.17 81.2 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version
v3.17 (4194426)
Updated
Jul 29, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size
81.2 MB
Requires
Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support
x86 64-bit
Category
Lifestyle (app)
Listed since
Sep 19, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
12 (2 sensitive)
Website
instagram.com/pencake.app
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

PenCake: Minimal Writing App is an app by Diffathy, Inc. in the Lifestyle category, listed since at least September 2021. It includes native code only for x86 64-bit, so it won't install on ordinary ARM phones (only on x86 devices such as emulators and some Chromebooks).

Since version 3.15, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 5.0. It asks for 12 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: display over other apps and modify shared storage. Compared with version 3.16, it drops 1 permission: “Read media images”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v3.17

PenCake 3.17 • Many new fonts added, now filterable by category • 23 new themes added • Adjust first-line indent width in two levels • A smaller and a larger font size added • Safer sync: a new step confirms the sync direction • French and Indonesian supported • Fixed a crash when editing a long entry • Fixed a crash when exporting an image after a search • Fixed indentation not applied when opening an entry after a search

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

A beautifully minimal space for your thoughts. Pencake helps you focus on your words—whether you’re writing a journal, a story, or something just for yourself. Since 2018, more than 2.3 million writers have chosen Pencake as their space to write in peace. Its clean, distraction-free interface helps you focus entirely on your words. No clutter, no noise—just you and your story. With elegant typography and smooth spacing, writing on Pencake feels as natural and beautiful as writing in a real book. Minimalist, yet powerful - Clean and aesthetically refined interface - Designed to enhance focus and creativity - Beautiful fonts and themes that suit your mood Writing made effortless - Start writing instantly with an intuitive experience - Enjoy smooth performance even with long-form writing - Stay organized with “Stories” that group related entries Write anywhere, anytime - Sync your work seamlessly across all your devices - Continue writing wherever inspiration strikes Safe and secure writing - Auto-save, version history, and trash recovery - Face ID / Touch ID protection Built for real writers - Supports Markdown for flexible formatting - Word and character count, image insertion, and preview mode - Ideal for all kinds of writing—journaling, blogging, novel writing, and fanfiction Whether you're an aspiring writer or just someone who loves writing in peace, Pencake offers a simple yet inspiring place to put your thoughts into words. * Some features such as auto-sync, desktop access, themes, and advanced fonts are available through Premium. --- - Official website: https://pencake.app/ - Desktop app: https://pencake.app/download/desktop/ - FAQs: https://pencake.app/faq/ - Format text: https://pencake.app/guide/markdown/ - Email: [email protected] - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencakeapp - X (Twitter): https://x.com/pencakeapp Please help translate into your language. https://crowdin.com/project/pencake Privacy Policy: https://pencake.app/privacy/

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v3.15. Since v3.15.3 it requires Android 5.0+.

v3.17 LATEST Jul 29, 2026 81.2 MB TRUSTED v3.16 Jan 18, 2026 81.5 MB TRUSTED v3.15.3 Sep 1, 2025 81.5 MB TRUSTED v3.15 May 28, 2025 81.4 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 29, 2026.
  • Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
  • Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Jul 29, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Jul 29, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)20:8A:54:79:ED:83:62:8C:96:EE:80:85:55:2F:F4:0C:26:20:6F:AF
  • File MD5812237a611e7430334e23eb962304ea3
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (12)

PenCake: Minimal Writing App requests 12 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

PenCake: Minimal Writing App APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is PenCake: Minimal Writing App free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the PenCake: Minimal Writing App APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 812237a611e7430334e23eb962304ea3.

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