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BoardNotes: Whiteboard & PDF

BoardNotes: Whiteboard & PDF

Mindmap, Handwritten notes

111 ratings
42 reviews
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📊 Productivity
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 18, 2023
  • August 24, 2026

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Developer

Chongqing Ouluowa Technology Co., Ltd.
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About

This app combines whiteboard, notebook, PDF management, mind mapping, and flashcard creation into a single, versatile handwriting note-taking tool. It offers a wide array of pen types, organizational features, and study aids to enhance productivity and learning.

✓Handwriting note-taking
✓Integrated whiteboard
✓PDF import and editing
✓Mind mapping functionality
✓Spaced repetition flashcards
✓Multiple pen and brush types
✓Layer management
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of BoardNotes. Based on 111 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 15 positives and 21 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 💎All-in-one app
  • 💡Feature-rich note-taking
  • ✍️Excellent Apple Pencil integration
  • 💰Affordable one-time purchase
  • 🚀Smooth performance
  • 🌟User-friendly interface
  • 🧰Versatile tools (pen, marker, highlighter)
  • 📈Good for research and study
  • 📝Customizable templates
  • 🗂️Better organization for PDFs/planners
  • 💡PDF preview is very useful
  • 🔗Two-way linking is a highlight
  • 🤩Impressive functionality
  • 👍Handwriting notes are enjoyable
  • 💯Best note-taking app

Negative things

  • 🔋High battery consumption
  • 🔥Device gets hot
  • 🐛Data loss (whiteboards erased)
  • 🚫No automatic backup
  • 🔍Limited search functions
  • 📚User manual lacks English version
  • 🐛Sync issues between devices
  • 🐛Chinese font display abnormal in markdown
  • 🐛Accidental touches
  • 🐛Pencil tip not showing on PDFs
  • 🐛App crashes
  • 🐛Recording lost
  • 🐛Cannot create new notebooks
  • 🐛Spelling mistakes in menus
  • 🐛Gear icon disappears in dark mode
  • 🐛Eraser logic issue
  • 🐛Lasso tool no cut button
  • 🐛Cannot rotate canvas
  • 🐛Pen smoothness can be improved
  • 🐛Handwriting search not available
  • 🐛PDF embeds blurry
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What's New in BoardNotes

1.3.8

August 24, 2026

1. Added graphic features (square, circle, coordinate system, etc.). 2. Optimized some features and fixed some bugs.

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User reviews

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A hidden gem!

I like this app more everyday. Lots of nice surprises, like the extra functions on the pen and marker/highlighter tools. Truly the swiss army knife of note taking apps.
Bil59Bil59

I have finally found the one

Thank you so much. I don’t have to pay I LOVE YOU genuinely thank youuuu. It has it all, I can be anything or anyone I want. I can even use the fonts I have downloaded on my computer. YES!
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Excellent ‼️

This app is perfect, best out of any I’ve come across.
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Feature Requests

A try worthwhile notetaking app for medical students, but a couple things would streamline/make it less inconvenient. Would it be possible to make the “add to cards” a bit faster, like an instant tool or button for it the way Kilonotes has? Also it would be great to view carded items in a sidebar in the whiteboard and color coding for pins in the menu would also be great! A major necessity is to be able to change the opacity of images so I can overlay them and a faster way to copy images from the whiteboard to another app, as right now it requires me to lasso, take a screenshot, then copy.
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Shivani1315Shivani1315

Let me sync to google drive!!

Only problem I have is that I can only sync to iCloud but not google drive or any other cloud service
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Reported Bugs

16 issues

Whiteboards erasing automatically

Bug

No automatic backup leading to data loss

Bug

Syncing issues between iPad and Mac

Bug

Pencil tip not appearing on PDF annotations

Bug

App crashes frequently

Bug

Recording data is lost

Bug

Cannot create new notebooks

Bug

Gear icon for settings missing in dark mode

Bug

Issue with eraser and color selection logic

Bug

Lasso tool missing cut button after cropping

Bug

PDF embeds appear blurry

Bug

Handwriting search not implemented

Bug

Accidental touches/palm rejection issues

Bug

Chinese font display issues in markdown

Bug

App freezes when using search function

Bug

Software flashes back (crashes)

Bug
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Requested Features

24 requests

Sync to Google Drive/other cloud services

Feature

Faster 'add to cards' function

Feature

View carded items in sidebar

Feature

Color coding for pins

Feature

Image opacity adjustment

Feature

Faster image copy from whiteboard

Feature

Android app version

Feature

WebDAV function

Feature

Markdown editing/viewing function

Feature

Handwriting recognition and search

Feature

Improve palm rejection/anti-touch

Feature

Add more brush types (with stroke variation)

Feature

Search for handwritten text

Feature

Dark Mode UI

Feature

More calculator functions (square root, trig identities)

Feature

In-app browser (ChatGPT, YouTube integration)

Feature

Easier UI navigation of notebook pages

Feature

Ability to change existing page formats

Feature

More in-depth pen fine-tuning

Feature

Optimize UI, move undo/redo to top right

Feature

Adjust pressure sensitivity

Feature

Customizable top toolbar icons

Feature

Add college rule paper

Feature

Translate function for papers

Feature

FAQ

What is BoardNotes?

BoardNotes is a comprehensive handwriting note-taking application that integrates five core functions: whiteboard, notebook, PDF management, mind mapping, and flashcards. It aims to be an all-in-one solution for various note-taking and study needs.

What are the key features of BoardNotes?

Key features include a versatile handwriting pen with numerous brush options, an interactive whiteboard for brainstorming, robust notebook and PDF editing capabilities with layer management, mind mapping tools, and flashcards utilizing the SuperMemo algorithm for efficient learning.

Is BoardNotes free to use?

The app is available for free download on iPad, iPhone, and Mac. However, it offers in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or content may require payment.

What devices is BoardNotes compatible with?

BoardNotes is available for download on iPad, iPhone, and Mac devices, allowing users to sync their notes and studies across multiple Apple platforms.

How can I use BoardNotes for studying?

BoardNotes supports studying through its flashcard feature, which uses spaced repetition to optimize memory retention. You can also create mind maps to organize complex information, take notes on PDFs, and use the whiteboard for brainstorming and concept mapping.