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Carbo › Pencil Notes & Drawing

Draw, sketch, pen handwriting

51 ratings
68 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 21, 2015
  • January 21, 2026

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Capture and organize handwritten notes and sketches digitally. This app preserves the expressiveness of your original drawings with innovative visualization technology. Tag, annotate, and store your creations in the cloud for easy retrieval and sharing.

Hybrid visualization technology
Image-based input options
Natural sketching with Apple Pencil support
Editable notes and drawings
Tagging and annotation for search
Cloud storage integration
Customizable export styles
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What's New in Carbo › Pencil Notes & Drawing

2.4

January 21, 2026

Carbo 2.4 brings enhanced support for iOS 26 with Liquid Glass integration for a modern experience. • App icon updated for Liquid Glass • Added icons to menus Other improvements: • Carbo is now localized in 24 languages • Stability enhancements & optimization for iOS 26

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Subscription plans

Pro Plan (Monthly)

Create an unlimited number of notes.

$3.991 Month
7 Days trial
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In-App Purchases

$23.99

Pro Pack 2

Create an unlimited number of notes.

User reviews

Handy little tool

This is great for sketching ideas as they come to mind.

Pleasantly Surprised

I was worried when I saw that this app went to a subscription plan, especially after losing functionality in other paid apps after they’ve done the same. Im happy to see that I haven’t lost any of the functionality of the app and it still works great. Thanks!

The best at what it does

This app is laser focused on scanning and editing black and white images and documents. I’ve relied on it for years for capturing whiteboard notes and receipts quickly. Love the editing functions which easily allow clean-up and rearranging of image elements. I was upset that the v3 update looked like it wanted me to pay again for feature I already had bought but the developer rapidly fixed that bug.
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Great for what I need

Carbo has long been my go to for scanning written notes. It’s clear and allows me manipulate the scan exactly as I want. Its export options work well. I haven’t used the pencil option much, but it has come in handy. As someone who prefers to write on paper then scan for long term reference it’s perfect for me and well worth the investment.
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Illustration Untethered.

Carbo keeps crashing on iPad, for about a week now

Carbon is a great little app; perfect for illustration with an iPad on the go.

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FAQ

What does Carbo do?

Carbo allows you to capture, organize, and edit handwritten notes and sketches digitally. It uses innovative visualization technology to preserve the expressiveness of your original drawings while offering vector-like sharpness and bitmap editing capabilities.

What are the key features of Carbo?

Key features include hybrid visualization technology for clean, accurate notes, image-based input, natural sketching with Apple Pencil support, editable note elements, tagging and annotation for easy retrieval, and cloud storage integration with services like iCloud, Evernote, and Dropbox.

How much does Carbo cost?

The app offers a free version with a 10-note limit. You can unlock all features either through a one-time purchase of 'Pro Pack 2' or via an affordable 'Pro Plan' subscription. Upgrade pricing is also available for previous version owners.

What devices is Carbo compatible with?

Carbo is a universal app designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It supports the latest iOS features and is optimized for macOS Big Sur and later.

What are common use cases for Carbo?

Common use cases include collecting handwritten notes, creating design sketches, capturing whiteboard drawings, and annotating images. Users can then organize, search, and share these creations in various formats.