Loose Leaf

Loose Leaf

As simple as a pen and paper

57 ratings
53 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 18, 2014
  • July 19, 2020
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Capture your thoughts, sketches, and ideas with an intuitive digital notebook. Offers unlimited pages, customizable templates, and easy import/export options. Its simple interface mimics the feel of pen and paper for effortless creativity.

✓Unlimited pages
✓Customizable templates
✓Image and PDF import
✓Moveable scraps with scissors tool
✓Ruler and protractor tool
✓Sidebar scrap drawer
✓Export and share options
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What's New in Loose Leaf

3.3.4

July 19, 2020

Small bug fixes

User reviews

Great App

This is great app for doing math homework without wasting a bunch of paper. My only suggestion is to allow setting the size of the eraser so it is more precise. I often need to erase one number and end up erasing more. Thankful for the undo feature.

Best Note-Taking App

I love writing notes, but pen and paper just isn't feasible in the modern classroom. Loose Leaf is the notepad I've been looking for, and it has all the features I need to take all my notebooks with me in the simple, easy, lightweight format of my iPad. Thank you!

Great open source note taking app!

I was happy to see an open source note taking app, as that’s one of the largest use cases for my iPad, and didn’t want to use something closed source for a bulk of work or jotting down thoughts. I’m only giving it four stars as I see two features that could really help this app: have a RGB color selector for the pencil, similar to iOS markup on PDFs and images; and utilize a PDF as a paper template. To expand on the second feature: I imported an inverted college-ruled paper (with a black background) for night time writing. I saved it as a notebook but to have it as a template would be easier to duplicate. Also, that’s where the custom pen color option came from, as white isn’t available as a preset (for understandable reasons).
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Bleh

Not the best, not the worst.

1. Does not rotate when you switch from portrait to landscape views
2. Cannot insert text box to type
3. The sidebar makes it a little tricky to write in the far left of the page.
4. There should also be an option to crop pictures in a square/rectangle instead of drawing it out.
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Perfect!

Absolutely what I was looking for. Simple but ultra functional for my purposes. I can choose whatever paper I like to make what ever book/notes/lists etc I want by hand. It’s like having a never ending supply of paper and a bin, and I get to keep and chuck out whatever I want. Thanks so much! A big thumbs up from me!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

16 issues

Does not rotate to landscape view

Bug

Sidebar makes writing difficult on the left

Bug

Cannot insert text box

Bug

Cannot crop pictures

Bug

No way to delete projects

Bug

No way out of current project

Bug

Biased against left-handed users

Bug

Issues importing photos from library

Bug

PDFs not imported directly from app

Bug

Low resolution import for photos

Bug

Appends advertisements even after purchase

Bug

Freezes up for long periods

Bug

Control buttons unresponsive or delayed

Bug

Crashes during startup

Bug

Cannot change pen size

Bug

Slow execution on older devices

Bug
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Requested Features

14 requests

Adjustable eraser size

Feature

RGB color selector for pencil

Feature

PDF as paper template

Feature

Text box insertion

Feature

Crop pictures in square/rectangle

Feature

Day timer sheet offerings

Feature

Zooming for writing/drawing

Feature

Export selected pages

Feature

Landscape mode

Feature

More colors

Feature

EPUB import

Feature

Implement text input

Feature

iPhone version

Feature

Albums feature

Feature

FAQ

What is Loose Leaf?

Loose Leaf is a digital notebook application designed for capturing notes, sketches, ideas, and more. It aims to provide a user experience as simple and intuitive as using pen and paper, offering unlimited pages and various tools for creativity and organization.

What are the key features of Loose Leaf?

Key features include unlimited pages, a variety of templates (blank, lined, grid), easy import of images and PDFs, a scissors tool for creating moveable scraps, a ruler/protractor tool for drawing shapes, a sidebar scrap drawer, and options to export and share content.

Is Loose Leaf free to use?

Yes, Loose Leaf is completely free to use. The app explicitly states there are no hidden costs, no in-app purchases, and no subscriptions, making it a free application for all users.

What devices is Loose Leaf compatible with?

While the description doesn't specify exact operating systems, it's presented as a mobile application, implying compatibility with smartphones and tablets. Users can find more information and potentially download links on their website.

How can I use Loose Leaf?

Loose Leaf is ideal for a wide range of uses, from jotting down quick notes and brainstorming ideas to sketching out designs or creating simple shapes. Its intuitive interface makes it suitable for students, professionals, artists, and anyone who needs a straightforward digital canvas.