CollaNote: Notes & PDF Markup

CollaNote: Notes & PDF Markup

25+ Pens to Take Better Notes

13K ratings
2826 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 7, 2021
  • August 27, 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

4.3.3

August 27, 2026

CollaNote 4.3 — Power up your new semester! Start the semester ahead of the curve — CollaNote 4.3 brings powerful new tools built for students. HELP EACH OTHER LEARN: COMMUNITY NOTES Don't start the semester alone. Explore the community map and see what students around you are studying — from classmates across the street to learners around the world. Have notes worth passing on? Share them with the CollaNote Team. Our staff prepares each one and publishes the notes that will genuinely help other students, so everything you find in the Community comes from us. YOUR PERSONAL MATH TUTOR: STEP-BY-STEP SOLVING Write down a math problem, and the handwriting calculator doesn't just give you the answer — it walks you through the solution, step by step. Understand every lesson from day one, instead of falling behind. TRAIN FOR TEST DAY: EXAM CALCULATOR MODE The new Emulator mode turns CollaNote into the classic calculator you're allowed to bring into the exam room. Practice all semester with the exact same buttons and workflow you'll have on test day — no surprises when it counts. AND MORE FOR THE NEW SEMESTER - New Back to School pens to make your notes shine - Export your note as images to share with friends - Redesigned Export and Print screens - Many bug fixes and stability improvements - Support iOS 27 with resizable screen Good luck this semester — CollaNote has your back!

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In-App Purchases

$13.90

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Events

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Back To School Special Gift

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Aug 16, 2026 Sep 16, 2026

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Lunar New Year Special Gift

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Gifts in CollaNote!

Feb 8, 2026 Feb 25, 2026

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User reviews

This is the BEST note-taking app, ever!

I have been using this for over half a year for one of my classes and I just wanted to say that I recently purchased the premium version (even though I didn’t need it) BUT, I wanted to show my support to the CollaNote Team so that this app can stay afloat for years and for other users like myself! Also, could you add some paper template for writing out characters such as for Chinese characters or Japanese characters, please? It’s like grid paper but even more griddy? I don’t really know hoe toy explain it, sorry.

Thank you, Collanote!

=D
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Great app, One suggestion

I suggest adding different sized pages, more specifically a very large or infinite one. Sometimes it can be hard drawing complex diagrams, writing long equations, etc given a small page width or length. Giving us flexibility when it comes to page size will help organize thoughts and notes better.

Favorite Notetaking App

I’ve been using CollaNote for a few years now, and I love it! One feature I would love to see added is the ability to change the function for squeezing the apple pencil. I like being able to change the function for double tapping my pencil (either switching tools or showing the tool menu), and I would love the same choices for squeezing it.
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Option to sort folders and notebooks by users

Hello!The app is good, but please add the option to sort folders and notebooks not only by creation date, modification date, and name, but also in an arbitrary order that the user can choose themselves. Sometimes it’s more convenient to structure all the necessary folders and entries yourself, but the app doesn’t allow you to do that.
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I love the app for school, I would like to request being able to sort the folders in the order we would like them to be

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.