Very useful
The app is really good. The only small point I have is that the tool bar at the side obscures part of the document when it is active. I use it to review pdf slide decks so this often hides the slide number which makes it more difficult to write up the review afterwards.
Loading Files to slow or not possible
I actually love this app and I use it a lot. However, it happens so often that when you need to source and open a file from iCloud the app just doesn’t show any of the file / folder structure and needs way too long if at all to open the document
Response from developer
Thanks so much for the feedback! We understand how frustrating the iCloud file picker experience can be when folders don’t load properly or documents take too long to open. Your feedback is genuinely helpful because it helps us prioritize where we can improve the app. We’ll investigate the iCloud issue further, and if you’re open to it, feel free to reach out to help@folia.com so our support team can gather more details and keep you updated. Thanks again for taking the time to share this with us.
INCONSISTENT AND CRASHES
I really wanted to like this app because the workflow is actually great when it works. Highlighting feels smooth and it’s easy to stay in a rhythm when prepping large documents.
But I’ve now run into the same issue multiple times and it’s a dealbreaker.
Everything looks consistent while I’m working in the app, but when I export to PDF, the highlight colors change in intensity. Some sections come out darker or lighter even though I used the exact same color. It ends up looking inconsistent and unprofessional, and there’s no way to catch it until after export.
On top of that, the app crashes when working on larger files, which makes the whole thing even more unreliable.
I use this for professional work where consistency matters, and I can’t risk something like this happening again. I didn’t have this issue with other apps, so it’s really disappointing.
If this gets fixed, I’d absolutely consider coming back to it. But right now, I can’t trust it
But I’ve now run into the same issue multiple times and it’s a dealbreaker.
Everything looks consistent while I’m working in the app, but when I export to PDF, the highlight colors change in intensity. Some sections come out darker or lighter even though I used the exact same color. It ends up looking inconsistent and unprofessional, and there’s no way to catch it until after export.
On top of that, the app crashes when working on larger files, which makes the whole thing even more unreliable.
I use this for professional work where consistency matters, and I can’t risk something like this happening again. I didn’t have this issue with other apps, so it’s really disappointing.
If this gets fixed, I’d absolutely consider coming back to it. But right now, I can’t trust it
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Lento
Demora demais pra carregar e conectar com drives virtuais
Response from developer
Olá! Obrigado por nos informar sobre o seu problema. Por favor, entre em contato pelo e-mail help@folia.com; nossa equipe de suporte terá prazer em obter mais informações e prestar assistência adicional. Você não deveria estar enfrentando longos tempos de carregamento em sua conexão com a nuvem.
Fix the Conversion Bug!
Your app refuses to convert Docs from Canvas. It just sits and refuses to accept the file. It will convert them from Google Drive, but I should not have to download papers into another app just so that your software will finally do its job. I have reported the conversion bug problems for .docx files before, and your team gave a less than useful answer. Please actually fix the issue this time. I have used your app to grade for over a decade now, and I would rather use it than Speedgrader or other tools, but this problem cannot persist. If it does, I’ll have to go elsewhere. My students deserve better than consistently buggy software.
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4.9.15 unstable
It crashes all the time since the update. ipadOS 26.1. Every time I reopen the app, all tabs are gone. I will try reinstalling a fresh copy. I have been a happy user for 15 years.
A reinstall was ineffective.
A reinstall was ineffective.
Perfect in every way
I've used iAnnotate for my business proofreading for court reporters for over 10 years.
From the ability to custom create stamps for mark-up to ease of use to fast, responsive support, this app is perfect in every way.
Love it, love it, love it.
From the ability to custom create stamps for mark-up to ease of use to fast, responsive support, this app is perfect in every way.
Love it, love it, love it.
Buggy Today
The app is generally awesome, but the conversion from docx to pdf keeps failing today. I use the app to grade, and delays add up. Please fix this.
Love this app for grading papers
I’ve tried every PDF app out there and I keep coming back to iAnnotate for grading papers. It is by far the best and most flexible app. The iPad is a perfect tool for providing feedback on student writing and iAnnotate is the best app for the job.
Updates RUINED the app!
Updates have removed functionality and made this app unusable. Presumably so we have to buy an upgrade. Great job devs!
Does everything I need
I’ve been using this app for years. It really does everything I need it to do. Great annotation. Easy to navigate. Worth the purchase.
Long time user recently returned
Ive had iAnnotate for school 10+ years ago,was a tech gamechager then for ability to not on text book pdfs, let the app go with these years working. Now in change again and need to change dates or update info this edit document app is the one for me. Im 90% apple environment and this app just like everything apple it just works. While sending out docx for my friends with the other computers...
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Google drive support fixed!
I use this almost EVERY day for my clinic, and my post-graduate work.. Google drive no longer syncing!! Please fix this issue!! Will remove review once fixed! Please help!! It’s been several months with no response or support.
Look back
I have been using this software for years across multiple devices, with all sorts of documents. When I need to get work done, form submitted, notes taken, the software does it. And, it does it with ease!
Could be better
Pinch to zoom zooms to middle of the page and not where you pinched. Can edit in place in files.app. Markup tools seem good
Great for online forms & notting books
I’ve used iA for several years. I like that there are separate toolbars you can toggle between. (I use different toolbars for different projects. ie: Paperwork includes text boxes, stamps for signatures, highlighters & basic pens. Notating Books includes different highlighters & pens, eraser and images, and bookmarks. File organizing includes +/- pages, bookmarks, images, etc.).
There are some annoying quirks that I can overlook, evident as I have still selected 5 stars.
There are some annoying quirks that I can overlook, evident as I have still selected 5 stars.
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very good application
this pdf application is wonderful
Response from developer
Thank you! Happy to hear you enjoy the app.
For years, a favorite
I’ve been using this as a professor for years, and it has gotten me through two books and countless articles. When I’ve had tech troubles, I’ve always gotten quick responses. I appreciate that they haven’t complicated it endlessly in the name of small improvements. One of the best purchases I’ve made.
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Save back troubles
Having trouble on new iPad.
frustrating error in recent update
As of the most recent update, you are required to hide the tool box every time you want to close a tool, because the tool box task bar now lies on top of (instead of underneath) the task bar for the individual tool, and the button to close the tool is unavailable without completely closing the task bar for the tool box. This will add thousands of unnecessary tool box closing/opening actions to my workweek. PLEASE return the previous taskbar order ASAP, or this app is verging on unusable for me.
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