# Jotter (Handwriting Notepad) — user reviews > 161 indexed App Store user reviews of Jotter (Handwriting Notepad) by groosoft, rated 3.00/5 from 18 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotter-handwriting-notepad/id433839485/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotter-handwriting-notepad/id433839485.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 5 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 4 ## What do users think of Jotter (Handwriting Notepad)? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 👍 Simple and easy to use - 🚀 Smooth and responsive writing experience - 💡 Useful zoom-in feature for detailed notes - 🎨 Nice selection of pen colors and sizes **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues with newer iOS versions - 🔒 No cloud/sync functionality to access notes across devices - 📁 Lack of organization features like folders or notebooks - 🗑️ Difficulty deleting unwanted pages **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when trying to delete pages - Compatibility issues with iPad Pro and iOS 13+ - Wrist protection feature not working as expected **Most requested features** - Add cloud sync and cross-device note access - Implement organization features like folders and notebooks - Improve delete/rearrange functionality for notes - Expand pen/ink customization options ## Newest reviews (14 of 161) ### 2/5 — No longer works *2020-12-04* Unfortunately, it no longer seems to load using iOS 14. ### 3/5 — iOS 13 *2020-11-25, version 3.7* Ça ne fonctionne plus avec la dernière mise à jour. ### 2/5 — Was great ! — Was Five stars. *2020-11-22* VVVVVVV————VVVVVVV————VVVVVVV Doesn’t work at all with latest iOS version 14.2. Please fix. “Can’t get to my notes.” Please fix. Love this app. I was, using it often. Would also be be nice if it were updated for the new larger screens. ### 4/5 — Simple and functional *2020-09-06, version 3.7* I like this app. Uncluttered interface without intrusive toolbars, making more room for the screen. All the features you need for quick handwritten notes. ### 3/5 — good but could be better *2020-04-09* this app works rather well but i have my ipad locked in landscape mode and the app crashes every time when attempting to open it in landscape mode. it has to be opened in portrait mode and then turned to landscape and it works ### 3/5 — Open it in Portrait mode *2020-03-31* I would love for this to be fixed, but in the meantime if you’re using this on an iPad with iOS 13, put the iPad in Portrait mode first to open Jotter. Then you can switch it to Landscape mode and it won’t crash. ### 1/5 — No longer works *2020-02-27* Crash’s every time you open it with iOS 13.3 ### 1/5 — This app is no longer working *2020-02-24, version 3.7* This app is no longer working after the latest iOS upgrade. I have emailed support with no response. Don’t buy! ### 1/5 — Your application keeps *2020-02-04* Your app keeps on crashing. FIX IT PLEASE ### 1/5 — Ne fonctionne plus depuis les mises à jour IOS 13 *2019-11-16, version 3.7* Ne dépensez pas pour ce app pourri. J’ai payé pour l’obtenir et maintenant il ne fonctionne plus, même plus capable de l’ouvrir alors j’ai tout perdu les notes que j’y avais mis. Très mauvais service au client. ### 1/5 — Not working on iPad *2019-10-12* It works great on my iPhone,not the iPad. It keeps crashing ### 3/5 — Does this app support the Apple Pencil? *2018-10-18* This looks like it could be my perfect note taking app but I can’t seem to make it work with my Apple Pencil... is this functionality coming soon? I want to love this app. ### 4/5 — Really useful App! *2018-06-25, version 3.7* I've already got this App on my iPhone and like it so much I've just downloaded it onto my iPad. If I could use it in LANDSCAPE mode on the iPad I'd give it 5 stars - any chance of this? ### 4/5 — I want to give five stars but... *2018-04-25* This app has real potential but don’t know why the developer is not taking any initiative. Need to add the following options: 1. Options to keep pages under a folder or option to create separate notebooks. 2. Reading mode where palm or hand input will be inactive. 3. Option of line width. 4. iPhone X to support full screen. 5. Ability to open from notification panel. 6. Option to choose pen width and colour at a time. Currently it just disappears after selecting width/colour. This app is great for iPhones. As long as Apple is not adding any stylus support for iPhones this kind of app can be really very useful. Dear developer, plz let me have a chance to give you a five star.... ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Crashes every time *2024-03-19, version 3.7* Whenever I try to delete any page it simply crashes so now I have a junk of pages that I don’t want but cant delete. ### 1/5 — Crashes when opened *2023-12-08, version 3.7* Running iPadOS 16.7.2 (20H115) on iPad Pro 9.7” The App Store says it runs on this machine. It doesn’t seem like this app is being maintained any more. That’s a shame. ### 1/5 — Won’t even open *2022-03-07, version 3.7* I have just downloaded this app and I can’t even get it to open. What a load of rubbish. Can I have my money back please ? ### 1/5 — Doesn't work on iOS 15 *2021-09-29, version 3.7* Crashes and can't open the app ### 1/5 — Useless *2021-09-03, version 3.7* This app is a useless piece of crap. Does not work on ipad Pro 4th generation. It won't even open up. Buy a marking pen and write on your arm. That would be much better than Jotter. ### 1/5 — Crashes when opening. Waste of money. *2021-01-06, version 3.7* Seems an outdated app? ### 1/5 — Won’t open *2020-12-11, version 3.7* I purchased this and paid for a couple of other items to go with it and now it won’t open as soon as I click on it it closes just as fast if not faster ...I won’t my money back I’ve given it one star only because I have to ...it’s rubbish!! ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2020-11-16, version 3.7* App does not work ### 1/5 — No longer works *2020-04-18, version 3.7* This app was great.. when it actually worked. App no longer opens.. last update over 2 years ago. Don’t waste your money ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work with IOS 13.3.1 *2020-03-25, version 3.7* Doesn’t work with IOS 13.3.1 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2025-10-26, version 3.7* This brilliant app seems to have been abandoned by the developers. I have used it across the years and devices and it has always worked flawlessly. Could someone not ‘rescue’ it and continue to update and develop it? ### 5/5 — So Handy *2024-04-12, version 3.7* I’ve been using this app for years on my iphone and ipad pro and it is perfect for taking quick notes anywhere. ### 5/5 — Very good app! *2022-05-15, version 3.7* Easy to use and feature rich. After updating, it works on iPhone in IOS 15.4.1 Highly recommended for quick notes in hand writing or drawing. ### 5/5 — Great *2020-09-19, version 3.7* Love this little Jotter. Page flip is great. I take numbers, details on the move. Saves paper and I do t loose them. Just needs a tweak update and maybe a couple of bells and whistles - been a while. It’s the best - don’t let it get left behind 😊 ### 5/5 — Jotter *2019-09-17, version 3.7* I love this app, it is so easy to use by far the best one I have ever used. It is really easy and uncomplicated to use. I use it often. ### 5/5 — Jotter *2018-09-07, version 3.7* This is probably the best notepad ever. I have used it everyday since i got it years ago. Well done. ### 5/5 — Very slow after the update *2017-07-13* Lags quite a bit! Please fix this very nice app!! Will stay away before this is done... Fixed after the latest update. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Best App for Note Taking *2016-09-16, version 3.6.1* The app doesn't have many features but the writing is the smoothest among all the dozens of apps I have used so far? Better than one note, notes, etc. ### 5/5 — Easy 5 stars *2016-08-14, version 3.6.1* NICE WORK!!!!! I have had this app now for years and really do love it so I wanted to give it a review because it really does deserve it. Awesome app!! ### 5/5 — Love!!! *2016-02-06, version 3.6.1* I would give it extra stars if I could lock notes. Love the planner pages and the ease of using app! --- *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 2026-06-10.*