# Flow: Note Taking & Sketchbook — user reviews > 1,003 indexed App Store user reviews of Flow by Bonobo, rated 4.10/5 from 7,222 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-note-taking-and-sketchbook/id1271361459/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-note-taking-and-sketchbook/id1271361459.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4,958 · 4★ 693 · 3★ 310 · 2★ 193 · 1★ 1,068 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (15 of 1,003) ### 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. ### 4/5 — Photo layout *2026-04-19* Once the photo/ image is inserted, it’s very difficult to crop it . But I love the range of inks and the fluidity of the system ### 3/5 — Not the best thing *2026-03-29, version 4.2.9* First I don’t want your dumb membership I just want to draw and too many pop ups this is not nice and easy like I thought it is like others I had higher expectations man ### 3/5 — Great app, only if they fix getting stuck *2026-03-04, version 4.2.8* Been using this for two years now, and I have reached out to support, but no avail. The moment you start drawing 30 lines, it gets stuck and you need to close the app and open again. This fix is urgently needed. ### 1/5 — Stupid *2026-02-19, version 4.2.6* How does it work ### 1/5 — Çok kötü bir uygulama *2026-02-17, version 4.2.6* Ben izin vermediğim halde hesabımdan 1000 lira para çekildi😡😡😡 ### 1/5 — Tiepolo Rex *2026-02-17, version 4.2.6* Wrought from agony in the fire of xenon ### 2/5 — I strongly dislike these types of app schemes *2026-02-14, version 4.2.5* It says free download but won’t even let you into the app without signing up for a a paid plan. I don’t need to support developers who have no consideration for their users— skip this one ### 1/5 — No es gratuita *2026-02-08, version 4.2.5* A pesar que indica que hay compras en la aplicación, lo cual uno entiende. Lo que no te dicen que no puedes hacer nada, si no pagas. Pueden mínimo usar ciertas parte de la aplicación para poder saber que se puede hacer, y no pagar desde un principio para “probar” ### 1/5 — Kötü *2026-01-22, version 4.2.5* Bok gibi ### 1/5 — arnaque *2026-01-19, version 4.2.5* L’application est censée être gratuite sauf que sans abonnement, elle est inutilisable ### 1/5 — I can’t even get an account *2026-01-18, version 4.2.5* This is pure fraud do not get this has u make an account on google and it won’t let me😭😭😣😩 ### 1/5 — not free *2026-01-16, version 4.2.5* app is free to download but as soon as you open it, it wants you to pay. seems scammy. ### 4/5 — Should act more like a notebook. *2025-12-19, version 4.2.5* There should be appendix like feature when you can book mark and highlight sections. ### 1/5 — カス *2025-12-16* 有料でお金を騙し取ろうとしている、絶対入れるな ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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 ### 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. ### 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 ### 1/5 — This app is annoying *2026-05-24, version 4.5.2* The continue button isn’t working when I sign up ### 1/5 — Locked my files *2026-04-05, version 4.2.9* I don’t like the fact I wanna move my notes to another platform but I only have access to my notes if I have a paid subscription. So I have to pay again to have access to my notes and move them out. This is not transparent policy for an app that storage people notes. ### 1/5 — Horrible *2026-03-16, version 4.2.8* why should I have to pay in order to write notes? This is ridiculous ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Flow *2026-07-25, version 4.5.6* I like drawing on it. Five stars ### 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 ### 5/5 — A beautiful, focused drawing experience *2026-05-23, version 4.5.2* I’ve loved getting lost in my thoughts using this app. It really reminds me of taking a giant roll of butchers paper and sketching, painting and just really thinking through my process. The pens are a joy to use at their default levels as well. Super highly recommended for active one that wants to just draw and have all the other stuff just fall to the wayside. ### 5/5 — Очень крутое *2026-04-05* Любимый блокнот, очень много настроек для пера. Очень жаль, что нельзя просто купить и пользоваться. Подписки нам обрубили, пришлось удалить приложение( ### 5/5 — Money, money, MONEY!!! *2025-12-23, version 4.2.5* Everything it’s with money. You just enter the app and when you press “start”, then it says that I need a subscription. And there is not even a hidden “X” where you can close and go on the free version: BECAUSE THEY DON’T A FREE VERSION!!!!! The add was so beautiful and I said that I will be unstoppable with this app. But it was all with money. (the price is only 1,5€/month, but my parents don’t allow my paying in apps) Thank you, developers, you just made a child loosing his hope. ### 5/5 — just flow’n *2025-11-04, version 4.2.4* If I could give this app 10 out of 5 stars I would. ### 5/5 — Worth It!!! *2025-10-07, version 4.2.1* Best app for serious non-professionals!!! ### 5/5 — Красивое приложение. Много неочевидных возможностей *2025-09-11* Интерфейс у приложения красивый продуманный. Есть много хороших находок. Идея условно бесконечного листа также хороша. Есть масса полезных функций для соцсетей и подкастов. **Developer response:** Hi. It sounds like you might have been signed out of the app. Please make sure that you're signed in to the app using your account and you should see all of your documents. Please contact our support team if you do not, and they'll be sure to help you - you can always contact our support team via the Help screen in the app, or directly at flow@moleskinestudio.com. Thanks, SB ### 5/5 — Flowy *2025-07-31, version 4.0.4* I love it its amazing and inspirational ### 5/5 — Bon *2025-07-19, version 4.0.4* C’est bon --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*