# Inkflow Visual Notebook — Journal. Sketchnotes. Todos.

> Digital notebook for fluid writing, sketching, and idea organization. (iPhone/iPad app by Qrayon, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkflow-visual-notebook/id519524685 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Qrayon, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/354980265)
- Category: Productivity, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,865 App Store ratings · 378 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-05-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkflow-visual-notebook/id519524685/reviews.md

## What is Inkflow Visual Notebook?

Inkflow is a note-taking and brainstorming experience unlike any other! Capture your ideas as easily as with pen and paper, then resize and reorganize them with your fingers.

DIGITAL WRITING DONE RIGHT
Inkflow's ink feels like a really smooth fountain pen. Great for expressive writing or sketching. Effortlessly scale or move anything you select. This will change the way you think about ink: Jot down a list of concepts then rearrange them to fit into the bigger picture. literally move your thoughts around the page, and assemble big ideas with your fingers. This works great for brainstorming and planning. It's also perfect for prototyping layouts, sketching, and drawing.

FULL RESOLUTION ZOOM
Zoom and pan with two fingers. Inkflow's ink stays sharp no matter how much you zoom in, so you can add fine details at full quality. It's also lightning fast and lag free. This allows writing and drawing with incredible precision, with or without a stylus.

TEXT, PHOTOS, and PAPER BACKGROUNDS TOO
Insert text boxes and photos anywhere on the page and resize them seamlessly with the ink. You can also choose from a selection of different paper backgrounds.

EASILY CREATE and SHARE
Inkflow let's you export your books to PDF, high-resolution JPEG, and share them via Twitter, Email, or with other Apps.

TRY INKFLOW FOR FREE
Rather than just read about Inkflow, go ahead and try it out: We've decided to make the Basic Edition of Inkflow completely FREE. The Basic Edition is a full featured note-taking and sketching app. It comes with the Fountain Pen with black ink, photos, and a standard set of 5 popular fonts for text. Books max out at 20 pages each, but you can create as many as you like.

*** NOTE: To delete ink, tap on the selection then tap delete. Tap on the book name to delete a book.

If you're looking for more, there is...

INKFLOW PLUS
Upgrade instantly at any time to the Plus Edition to get:
- Inkport
- A customizable, full color palette,
- Pencil, Eraser, and Paint Brush tools,
- The Write-Behind Hilighter tool,
- Rotate, Cut, Copy, Paste Ink, and Page Management,
- Export as PNG with transparent backgrounds,
- Notebooks with unlimited pages,
- Custom paper backgrounds,
- An additional 50+ fonts,
- And more!

The Plus Edition lets you do even more things such as: Painting, cartooning, page layouts, and brainstorming in full color. Learn more in the in-App Quickstart Guide.

INKPORT: COPY AND PASTE FROM THE REAL WORLD
Only Inkflow Plus includes the revolutionary Inkport tool. Inkport uses your iPad's camera to instantly convert your written notes and sketches into Inkflow's native vector ink. Easily pull in materials from multiple sources and go from paper to iPad without missing a beat. Inkport is going to change the way you use paper in your workflow.

Universal App for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch: Upgrade once and get Inkflow Plus on all your compatible devices connected to your iTunes account!

EDUCATORS: Inkflow Plus is also available as a standalone App, and qualifies for Apple's Volume Purchase Program.

A PLATFORM FOR CREATIVITY
We strongly believe that the iPad is not just a consumption device. It's a creativity device. Check out our whole range of creativity Apps on our website.

Keep on creating!

## Key features

- Fluid digital ink for writing and sketching
- Resize and reorganize content with touch gestures
- High-resolution zoom for precision detail
- Insert text, photos, and custom paper backgrounds
- Export to PDF, JPEG, and PNG
- Inkport for scanning real-world notes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inkflow Plus | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Inkflow Visual Notebook?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Great for brainstorming and sketching
- 👍 Useful for note-taking and journaling
- 👍 Versatile for various purposes (work, school, art)
- 👍 Smooth writing experience with Apple Pencil

**Cons**

- 🔒 Limited features in free version
- 💰 Paid upgrade is expensive for some users
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss issues
- 🔒 Lack of cloud sync and cross-device access
- 🔒 Difficult to organize and manage notebooks/pages

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and data loss
- Unreliable auto-save and syncing
- Compatibility issues with newer devices/OS
- Pen/input lag and inconsistent responsiveness

**Most requested features**

- Add more pen/brush options and customization
- Implement layers and advanced drawing tools
- Improve page management (insert, delete, reorder)
- Integrate cloud sync and cross-device access
- Add password protection and locking features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 378)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkflow-visual-notebook/id519524685/reviews.md

### 3/5 — worth trying - I will buy

*2026-07-13, version 7.4*

UPDATE... 2026. I haven’t had an iPad for years… but now finally. Went to restore Inkflow Plus so I could review old drawings (saved in DropBox). Now I can’t restore the full purchase, nor access my saved files (backups). Waiting for a response from Developer/Apple. 

I previously rated Inkflow 5-star —- it was an awesome little tool with its own peculiar and unique charm unrivalled in its methodology. 

—— 

Many years ago… Still using and still loving this App. Nothing in my Graphic App collection compares to Inkflow for capturing and developing those initial flashes you get in a briefing session - and aren't they often the ones that stick. This app gives me the ability to stay in the moment, every tool mod accessible on the page (and all my notes) - it's brilliant. THANK YOU. For super loose feel images I often don't even need to progress them through the rest of the workflow tools (procreate, photoshop illustrator etc). 

 Sept 2012 : I have quite a few apps for drawing, painting, doodling - each app has it's own distinct flow when it comes to the touch of drawing. This one has a place too - I keep coming back to it for a certain style and function that fills the gap between sophisticated painting/drawing programs and note-taking apps that aren't quite there for me. I've been playing the field with other contenders, but over the better part of a year the free version of Inkflow, cobbled as it is, has proven to be the better tool as a visual art diary. I'm ready to upgrade. Hope it doesn't disappoint. (A year... yeah I take my time!)

### 5/5 — Great all around drawing tool

*2025-12-27, version 7.3*

I was hoping to see capability to insert text and pictures be added and was very happy to see those features with the new rev. It is a very stable app. I love that in contrast to most other drawing apps you can flip the selected portion easily.

### 3/5 — Nice app with one serious caveat

*2025-12-23, version 7.3*

The app is nice and functions very well. But upon purchasing the paid upgrade there are still ads.
Never acceptable.
Update: the ad issue seems to be resolved with the newest update. Thank you

### 3/5 — Nice app with one serious caveat

*2025-12-15, version 7.2*

The app is nice and functions very well. But upon purchasing the paid upgrade there are still ads.
Never acceptable.

### 2/5 — Ads even in the paid version

*2025-08-08*

I can only warn you to pay for this app - you will still see ads on the starting page every time! Also, there is no cloud - every note is stored on one device, and one device only. You can export them manually, but that‘s a tedious task, especially with multiple notes.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2025-05-26, version 7.2*

Amazing

### 3/5 — Love the app hate the prices

*2024-12-23, version 7.1*

Amazing app but i don’t want to pay for basic features for a notepad app

### 5/5 — Inkflow wonderment….

*2024-11-09, version 7.1*

I really love this app, always have done.
I’ve used it for many years now. I love the ease of including text or picture and I love the fact that there are not too many features…. Plenty of course but not endless. That way you can be more creative. I’ve never reviewed an app before but as I’ve just spent a happy hour playing with a couple of pages I decided to do so before bed…. It’s getting late. Thank you to all at inkflow and crayon. 
Caroline Holden

### 1/5 — Took away my plus version I paid for.

*2024-11-08, version 7.1*

I paid for the plus version but it got taken away. What happened?  Why do I only have the free version now? Sometimes when it would update I would have to go & restore my upgrade purchase but that is not available anymore. I paid for the plus version & now I don’t have it anymore.

### 2/5 — Could be good

*2024-10-12, version 7.1*

I was actually very disappointed in this app, as it seemed like it had a lot of potential but ultimately the unappealing clunky appearance, gimmicky feautures, lackluster quality, and poor selection of note taking tools just didn't work out with me.

## Frequently asked questions about Inkflow Visual Notebook

### What is Inkflow?

Inkflow is a digital note-taking and brainstorming application designed to mimic the feel of pen and paper. It allows users to write, sketch, and organize ideas fluidly on a digital canvas. You can easily resize, move, and integrate text, photos, and custom backgrounds into your notes.

### What are the key features of Inkflow?

Key features include a smooth, fountain-pen-like digital ink for expressive writing and sketching, the ability to resize and rearrange content with touch gestures, and high-resolution zoom for detailed work. It also supports inserting text, photos, and various paper backgrounds, along with export options to PDF, JPEG, and PNG.

### How much does Inkflow cost?

Inkflow offers a free Basic Edition which includes core note-taking and sketching features, black ink, photos, and a standard set of fonts, with books limited to 20 pages. An optional upgrade to Inkflow Plus unlocks advanced features like a full color palette, additional tools, unlimited pages, and the Inkport scanning feature.

### What devices is Inkflow compatible with?

Inkflow is a Universal App and is compatible with iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. Purchasing Inkflow Plus once grants access to the premium features on all your compatible devices linked to your iTunes account.

### What are common use cases for Inkflow?

Common use cases include journaling, creating detailed sketchnotes, brainstorming ideas, planning projects, prototyping layouts, and general sketching. The ability to easily reorganize content makes it ideal for developing and assembling complex ideas.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.4 — 2026-06-03

+ Minor freshening up

### 7.3 — 2025-12-23

+ Fixed a UI display issue

### 7.2 — 2025-01-13

+ Updated for the latest OS and devices

### 7.1 — 2024-08-31

+ Quality and UX improvements

### 6.9 — 2023-01-22

+ Bug fixes

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