CollaNote: Notes & PDF Markup

CollaNote: Notes & PDF Markup

25+ Pens to Take Better Notes

13K ratings
2795 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 7, 2021
  • May 14, 2026

Features

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This app offers a comprehensive note-taking experience with advanced tools for digital planning, PDF markup, and flashcard creation. It features a wide array of pens, handwriting stabilization, and AI-powered assistance for enhanced productivity and creativity. Organize, secure, and share your notes seamlessly across devices.

25+ pens and brushes
PDF, PPT, DOC markup
Flashcard creation
Translation tool
Audio recording
AI-powered tools
Real-time collaboration
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What's New in CollaNote

4.1.2

May 14, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements

8

In-App Purchases

$13.90

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User reviews

BETTER THAN NOTABILITY

Honestly, one of my top rated apps! ❤️When some classmates asked me what would be better than Goodnotes and notability, I showed them Collanote. They bought it—and some iPads. 😂 seriously, I think an infinite canvas would be awesome here. Also, a faster way to change pen colors like in Notability. Those are my only suggestions cause everything else is great 👍👏
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Really good app until recent

I really enjoyed this app since using it two years ago. Unfortunately, I can no longer find the flash cards template that I really loved for active recall studying. I’m assuming it’s now a premium feature or it’s been removed entirely. So not sure if I will continue using it. But it is definitely a great free notetaking app that I would recommend to any student.
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Some tips!

I love using collanote and have been using it for a while, and I can’t seem to switch to another one, it’s very simple and practical and I am using the premium version which is way better, however I do have some suggestions that would make the app work even better. However when I go to website to send tips, it says it’s not working, so please fix it!

Regarding my suggestions…
1. I think it would be lovely to have even more options for covers on our notebooks which is uploading pictures for our notebooks, since there are some options of nature and colors, I would just preferably want something from my own gallery like a family photo or friends.
2. Tape! I’ve seen this feature on other note apps and think it’s a great way to study and quiz myself
3. Please update the calculator! It doesn’t seem to work for me and only simple equations like addition, not even multiplication!

I would love to see these suggestions in collanote, because it is my favorite app for taking notes and I would love seeing this app grow.
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Unusual use - not for notes nor planner

I use CollaNote to write in my digital puzzle books! Makes it easier to enjoy magazines when I can write in them.
Suggestion: Unless I missed it, I’d like to see it lock on a single page at a time. I saw another comment for horizontal scrolling. Count me in for that option. That would be awesome for reading my digital magazines!
Considering getting Premium. May if you have a sale soon, I’ll upgrade.
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Won’t recommend

It gets crushed all the time, can’t function multitask properly, waste of time and money

User experience

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Reported Bugs

6 issues

Pen and eraser issues after updates

Bug

Freezing and crashing when deleting or moving notes

Bug

Inconsistent behavior of favorite pen settings

Bug

Incompatibility with older devices

Bug

Login screen freezes

Bug

Random deletion of notes and files

Bug

Requested Features

12 requests

Add landscape mode support

Feature

Improve text editing and formatting

Feature

Enhance organization with nested folders

Feature

Implement better backup and sync options

Feature

Add more pen/pencil customization

Feature

Improve collaboration and sharing features

Feature

Introduce a zoom window and auto-advance function

Feature

Add more paper style options

Feature

Implement undo/redo functionality

Feature

Allow resizing and manipulating of selected content

Feature

Provide a dark mode option

Feature

Add advanced analytics and dashboard

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with CollaNote?

CollaNote is a powerful app for note-taking, PDF markup, digital planning, and creating flashcards. You can import various document types, use over 25 different pens and brushes for a rich writing experience, and leverage AI tools for calculations, drawing, and writing assistance. It also supports real-time collaboration and audio recording within notes.

Is CollaNote free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a robust set of features. However, it does include in-app purchases, which likely unlock additional premium features, templates, or advanced functionalities beyond the core offerings.

What devices is CollaNote compatible with?

CollaNote is designed for iOS devices and supports iCloud backup and syncing across your iOS devices. It is optimized for Apple Pencil, particularly the Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil Gen 2, offering enhanced writing experiences.

Can I collaborate with others using CollaNote?

Yes, CollaNote features a real-time collaboration function that allows for unlimited participants. This enables seamless teamwork and shared note-taking experiences with creators worldwide through its Public Room feature.

How does CollaNote help with learning and organization?

The app includes a translation tool supporting over 90 languages, making it useful for language learning. You can also create flashcards with audio and images to aid memorization. For organization, it offers unlimited papers, notebooks, over 150 templates, task tracking in planners, and automatic iCloud backups.