# Flow: Note Taking & Sketchbook — Sketch, Notebook & Whiteboard

> Note-taking and sketching app with realistic ink and paper, collaboration, and cloud sync. (iPhone/iPad app by Bonobo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-note-taking-and-sketchbook/id1271361459 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bonobo](https://appshunter.io/developer/666155611)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 7,222 App Store ratings · 1,003 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 247 MB
- Languages: British English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2019-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-note-taking-and-sketchbook/id1271361459/reviews.md

## What is Flow?

Flow helps you make beautiful notes and draw with realistic ink and paper.

Take notes, sketch, journal and plan all within the one app. With Apple Pencil, writing and drawing in Flow feels incredibly responsive, and you can even collaborate on documents with friends and colleagues.

—FEATURES—

- Infinite width documents, just swipe and keep writing and drawing
- Secure storage, synced between your devices
- Create your own unique set of drawing tools
- Colored paper with dot grid, squared, lined or blank styles
- Customizable gestures
- Advanced Apple Pencil support
- Organize your documents with customizable notebook covers
- Elegant minimal interface that puts everything at your fingertips
- Export images and timelapse videos
- Multitask on iPad with Split View, Slide Over and drag-and-drop

Membership with Flow includes realtime cloud storage and backup for your documents and tools across all of your devices.

—MEMBERSHIP—

Download Flow to try it free. After your free trial, Flow requires a subscription which provides you with regular app updates and realtime cloud storage of your documents. Monthly and discounted yearly options are available.  If your subscription lapses, Flow remains available in read-only mode.

—QUESTIONS?—

We love to speak with users, so feel free to reach out at any time via the Flow menu under Help > Contact Support.

If you have a feature idea, please let us know at https://bonobo.canny.io/flow.
Want to learn more about Timepage, Actions, or Flow? Visit https://bonobolabs.com to read our guides.

—MORE—

Subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and automatic renewal status in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Price may vary by location.

Privacy policy: https://bonobolabs.com/privacy
Terms of service: https://bonobolabs.com/terms

—THANK YOU—

## Key features

- Realistic ink and paper drawing
- Infinite width documents
- Real-time collaboration
- Customizable drawing tools
- Secure cloud syncing
- Apple Pencil support
- Export images and timelapse videos

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Bonobo Bundle (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Bonobo Bundle (Annual Family) | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bonobo Bundle (Lifetime) | $129.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Flow?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💻 Excellent drawing tools and interface
- 🎨 Customizable pens and colors
- 📝 Great for note-taking and sketching
- 🌟 Beautiful and intuitive design
- 🔍 Helpful developer support

**Cons**

- 💰 Subscription model not preferred by some users
- 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
- 🔄 Occasional performance issues and crashes
- 📁 Lacking file management and organization features
- 🔍 Unclear trial period and subscription details

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Drawings disappearing or becoming corrupted
- Eraser tool not functioning as expected
- Scrolling and zooming issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add vertical scrolling option
- Improve line smoothing and anti-aliasing
- Implement layers and advanced drawing tools
- Integrate text input and handwriting recognition
- Enhance export and sharing capabilities

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,003)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-note-taking-and-sketchbook/id1271361459/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Flow

*2026-07-25, version 4.5.6*

I like drawing on it. Five stars

### 1/5 — 개쓰레기

*2026-07-09*

업데이트하고나서 입력오류 진짜 개심해짐. 한 문장 쓰면 글자 5-10개는 깨짐. 그냥 필기앱으로써 기능을 상실함. 안그래도 불안정한거 안정화나 하지, 왜 비싼돈 쳐받으면서 이 난리를 하는거? 진짜 홧병나 죽고싶지 않으면 받지 마세요

### 1/5 — Не дает удалить себя

*2026-07-08*

Не получается удалить. Нажимаешь иконку, но там только скрыть

### 2/5 — Consistency and Ease of Use win Every Time

*2026-07-04, version 4.5.6*

I like your app, but the GUI freezes randomly and the full screen implementation is frustrating because it actually does not turn off the icons/buttons across the top as you’re writing and drawing.  In terms of design and layout, it’s a breath of fresh air aesthetically in a very crowded space, truly unique.  However, I will have to unsubscribe and remove from my device today after a month of use due to the issues mentioned above.

### 1/5 — a subscription

*2026-07-01, version 4.5.6*

cancel before you are charge  for ever pay and never own

### 1/5 — No era lo que yo pensaba

*2026-06-13, version 4.5.5*

Necesito que me devuelvan mi dinero.

### 1/5 — I don't want to sign in waaah 😭

*2026-05-31, version 4.5.4*

Idc what you know what I want to do either remove these things please f*u*k off

### 1/5 — No free option

*2026-05-31, version 4.5.4*

Be an app for the people. Offer a free plan. One star.

### 5/5 — Update is wow. Already great is better

*2026-05-26, version 4.5.3*

Great app I use for note taking and simple drawing. It’s a beautiful app and now works zippy and is even more artistic. Highly recommended app for Designers

### 1/5 — My notes are disappearing

*2026-05-25, version 4.5.2*

Since last major update, went into notes made about a year ago to see sections of my handwriting disappear in front of my eyes! Very disappointed

## Frequently asked questions about Flow

### What is Flow: Note Taking & Sketchbook?

Flow is an application designed for creating beautiful notes and drawings with realistic ink and paper. It allows users to sketch, journal, and plan within a single app, offering features like infinite width documents and real-time collaboration.

### What are the key features of Flow?

Key features include infinite width documents for continuous writing and drawing, secure cloud syncing across devices, customizable drawing tools, colored paper options, advanced Apple Pencil support, and the ability to export images and timelapse videos.

### How much does Flow cost?

The app can be downloaded and tried for free. After the free trial, a subscription is required, with monthly and discounted yearly options available. Subscriptions provide regular updates and cloud storage. If the subscription lapses, the app remains available in read-only mode.

### What devices is Flow compatible with?

The app is designed for Apple devices, with specific mentions of Apple Pencil support and multitasking on iPad with Split View, Slide Over, and drag-and-drop. Membership includes syncing across all your devices.

### What are common use cases for Flow?

Common use cases include taking detailed notes, sketching ideas with realistic tools, journaling personal thoughts, planning projects, and collaborating on creative documents with friends or colleagues.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.6.1 — 2026-08-05

Oh snap, it's a new update for Flow and it's all about making straight lines and perfect shapes. Actually, it's not all about that, there is a bunch of other cool stuff too like a brand new brush tool and updated Tool Designer.

Here's what's new:

- Snap perfect lines and shapes. Flow can now detect what you've just drawn and turn it into a perfect straight line or shape. After drawing a stroke, simply hold still for a brief moment without lifting up. Flow detects straight lines, curved lines, rectangles (including squares), circles, ellipses, and triangles. Nearly straight lines snap to perfectly straight and let you drag the end point around, snapping to horizontal and vertical as you get close. You can even enable a menu that pops up to add arrows and dots to the ends of your lines. Find the preferences in the Drawing and Gestures settings.

- Redesigned ruler. The ruler now comes in two modes: Simple and Technical. The new Simple ruler puts a ruler object on the page that you can drag around, rotate with two fingers, and draw along its edges. Tap the magnet icon to snap rotation to 5 degree increments, or tap the rotation handle to set it perfectly horizontal or vertical. The previous design lives on as Technical mode.

- New Flat Brush tool. Similar to the round brush pen, but with a wide flat brush tip that can be rotated and a more pronounced faded edge.

- Updated Tool Designer. The Tool Setup screen is now the Tool Designer, with a new interface that lets you choose the size, opacity and color to try out on the scratch pad as you fine tune your preferences.

- Better eyedropper. It now does a better job of picking the right color you drag over, with a new setting for grabbing the exact color on the page or the original tool color, and a new one finger press + draw gesture to bring it up.

- New stroke width fluctuation model. Strokes now vary in width organically with a more natural feel that stays consistent at any zoom level, adjustable in the Tool Designer.

- New stroke fade control. Choose how a tool fades in and out as you draw with it, in the Tool Designer.

- New menu for Fun Options. There is a new menu on the main menu just for the fun things. What are the fun things, you ask? Take a look. Got a fun idea to add to Flow? Let us know!

### 4.6.0 — 2026-08-03

Oh snap, it's a new update for Flow and it's all about making straight lines and perfect shapes. Actually, it's not all about that, there is a bunch of other cool stuff too like a brand new brush tool and updated Tool Designer.

Here's what's new:

- Snap perfect lines and shapes. Flow can now detect what you've just drawn and turn it into a perfect straight line or shape. After drawing a stroke, simply hold still for a brief moment without lifting up. Flow detects straight lines, curved lines, rectangles (including squares), circles, ellipses, and triangles. Nearly straight lines snap to perfectly straight and let you drag the end point around, snapping to horizontal and vertical as you get close. You can even enable a menu that pops up to add arrows and dots to the ends of your lines. Find the preferences in the Drawing and Gestures settings.

- Redesigned ruler. The ruler now comes in two modes: Simple and Technical. The new Simple ruler puts a ruler object on the page that you can drag around, rotate with two fingers, and draw along its edges. Tap the magnet icon to snap rotation to 5 degree increments, or tap the rotation handle to set it perfectly horizontal or vertical. The previous design lives on as Technical mode.

- New Flat Brush tool. Similar to the round brush pen, but with a wide flat brush tip that can be rotated and a more pronounced faded edge.

- Updated Tool Designer. The Tool Setup screen is now the Tool Designer, with a new interface that lets you choose the size, opacity and color to try out on the scratch pad as you fine tune your preferences.

- Better eyedropper. It now does a better job of picking the right color you drag over, with a new setting for grabbing the exact color on the page or the original tool color, and a new one finger press + draw gesture to bring it up.

- New stroke width fluctuation model. Strokes now vary in width organically with a more natural feel that stays consistent at any zoom level, adjustable in the Tool Designer.

- New stroke fade control. Choose how a tool fades in and out as you draw with it, in the Tool Designer.

- New menu for Fun Options. There is a new menu on the main menu just for the fun things. What are the fun things, you ask? Take a look. Got a fun idea to add to Flow? Let us know!

### 4.5.6 — 2026-06-25

This release squashes a rendering bug that could make strokes flicker or briefly glitch while you draw. Small update, big difference. Details below.

Fixes

- Fixed a bug where strokes could flicker or momentarily look garbled while drawing during long sessions, caused by the canvas reading a stroke before it had finished updating.
- Made drawing more stable during fast, continuous note-taking, especially on busy pages with lots of strokes.

Questions? Talk to us at flow@bonobolabs.com

### 4.5.5 — 2026-06-02

This release fixes pesky bugs that surfaced in the previous update, with a few little improvements too. Details below.

Fixes

- Fixed pen dock and pen editor positions when rotating iPad.
- Fixed an issue with tapping the dropdown menu on the ruler when using Apple Pencil.

Timelapse

- Fixed a bug that caused timelapse export to fail to render sometimes.
- New mode picker: choose between total duration or strokes per frame.
- The view now moves smoothly when following strokes during a timelapse.

Stroke Eraser

- Fixed a bug where the stroke eraser appeared to erase strokes that weren't actually removed.
- Fixed a bug where undoing erased strokes could sometimes cause a rift in the time space continuum.

Also

- When you're changing size, opacity, or pen type, the control you're adjusting now shows more detail on the bubble that pops up.
- Tuned airbrush to improve blending.
- Updated layer hide icon to a more visually distinct icon.

Questions? Talk to us at flow@bonobolabs.com

### 4.5.4 — 2026-05-26

이번 업데이트는 지난 업데이트에서 나타난 성가신 버그를 고치고, 자잘한 손질도 몇 가지 함께 더했습니다. 자세한 내용은 아래를 참고하세요.

수정 사항

- iPad를 회전했을 때 펜 독과 펜 편집기의 위치를 바로잡았습니다.
- Apple Pencil로 자의 드롭다운 메뉴를 탭할 때 발생하던 문제를 수정했습니다.

타임랩스

- 타임랩스 내보내기가 가끔 렌더링에 실패하던 문제를 수정했습니다.
- 새로운 모드 선택: 전체 길이와 프레임당 스트로크 수 중에서 고를 수 있습니다.
- 타임랩스 중에 뷰가 스트로크를 따라 부드럽게 움직입니다.

스트로크 지우개

- 스트로크 지우개로 지운 것처럼 보이지만 실제로는 사라지지 않던 문제를 수정했습니다.
- 지운 스트로크를 되돌릴 때, 가끔 시공간 연속체에 균열이 생기던 문제를 고쳤습니다.

그리고

- 크기, 불투명도, 펜 종류를 바꿀 때, 떠오르는 말풍선에 지금 조절하고 있는 컨트롤의 정보가 더 자세히 표시됩니다.
- 에어브러시를 튜닝해서 블렌딩을 더 부드럽게.
- 레이어 숨김 아이콘을 시각적으로 더 구분되는 모양으로 업데이트했습니다.

문의는 flow@bonobolabs.com 으로 보내 주세요.

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