A native iOS/iPadOS app that replicates reMarkable's 'magic diary' AI demo, allowing users to handwrite questions or drawing commands with Apple Pencil and receive AI-generated calligraphic text or sketches on a realistic paper background.

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2026-07-07

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Why it is worth attention

It brings a viral handwriting-AI demo to iPhone/iPad as an open-source, fully native Swift app with features like language mirroring, long-term memory, and bundled Chinese calligraphy fonts.

Who it is for

  • iOS developers interested in integrating handwriting and multi-modal AI
  • Note-taking and digital journal enthusiasts who enjoy magical UI experiences
  • Harry Potter fans attracted to the Tom Riddle's diary persona
  • Users seeking a private, self-hosted handwriting AI assistant

Use cases

  • Interactive journaling where you handwrite questions and receive AI answers in matching language
  • AI art generation from simple hand-drawn commands like 'draw a cat'
  • Language learning practice with mirrored handwriting and responses
  • Creative writing or brainstorming with a calligraphic AI companion

Strengths

  • Open-source MIT license allows full customization and self-hosting
  • Uses native PencilKit and Swift APIs for smooth handwriting and ink detection
  • Supports multiple languages (English, Chinese, Japanese, etc.) with automatic font switching
  • Provides realistic paper texture and long-term conversational memory

Considerations

  • Requires iOS/iPadOS 17+ and an Apple Pencil for full handwriting experience
  • Depends on external API keys for both LLM (OpenAI-compatible) and image generation (APIMart)
  • Image generation currently tied to APIMart's service; no alternative provider mentioned

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Handwritten AI diary for iPad — Tom Riddle-style magic journal with sketch generation

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