MarginNote 2

MarginNote 2

Efficient study PDF & EPUB

358 ratings
52 reviews

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 16, 2014
  • September 3, 2019
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This powerful study software integrates PDF/EPUB reading with note-taking, mind mapping, and flashcard creation. It allows users to reorganize, connect, and memorize knowledge efficiently across Mac, iPad, and iPhone. The app streamlines the entire study process for learners and professionals.

PDF & EPUB reading
Annotate and take notes
Organize with Mindmap & Outline
Create flashcards with spaced repetition
Web page to EPUB conversion
iCloud sync
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What's New in MarginNote 2

2.7.22

September 3, 2019

Fixed crashing issue after last version update. ========================================= MarginNote 3 IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE APP STORE The MarginNote 3 is an upgrade to this version (2.X) , including lots of new features and improvements: * Brand new designed UI. * More powerful MindMap -- Added framework organization mode, -- MindMap organization is more flexible, free to drag and drop into the MindMap, or automatically create a MindMap according to the document TOC * More powerful search -- Support for SpotLight integration, full text search for all notes & documents -- Supports searching all related notes in the notebook and freely dragging and generating links * More powerful research features -- Add academic search and search engine settings -- Save research web pages as PDF at any time * More comprehensive review function -- More powerful Emphasis and Cloze feature -- Multiple card filtering methods -- Random sort * Vector handwriting, support for Apple pencil II For users who have already purchased Pro, they can upgrade to MarginNote 3 at a discount.

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In-App Purchases

$4.99

Full Version Upgrade

Benefits of Full Version: No limit on numbers of highlights and notes. Export to pdf.(Export mindmap,outline,pages with margin notes)

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User reviews

Very good for book annotating

Hello - and thank you so much for this simple yet versatile tool. I like to make notes as I read books, for discussion with others or as a means of reacquainting myself with a work months or years later. Has more features than I need or use, but that show that the developer chose to put all his ideas into the base app, without requiring a subscription to a premium level to have them all available. I appreciate the developers thoroughness and consideration of their customers.
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Privacy?

Requests look up by apple ID. “People who look you up will see your first and last name.” I have a ridiculous number of apps. This is the only one that has requested this.

Can be improved - Google Drive syncing

I think marginnote3 also lacks the ability to sync/import files from Google Drive and/or Microsoft OneDrive. while I do use iCloud Drive, it's definitely not my primary go-to. I think this app would greatly benefit from adding this feature

Thank you, wonderful note taking app and mind map app

I really appreciate for everything created and developed in this app, and I appreciate the developer, you

Thank you so much for inventing this extraordinary app which makes the study so convenient and effective

May you and your family always be safe and healthy; May your families’ and your everyday life be filled with the warmth of sunshine, the happiness of smiles, and the sharing of joy, pleasure, love and pleasant; May you and the Margin Note team has a wonderful and the most bright as well as desirable future

Many blessings, warmest regards, best wishes and thoughts to you, your family and the Margin Note team

I really apologize.
Please stay away from the pandemic Xiaohui
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Seems much more streamlined

A good improvement over v2. The organization of content seems much more logical to me. Was mostly intuitive to start using, and the ePub support is great

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

13 issues

Not stable

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iCloud sync does not work

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Exported annotated PDFs are bloated

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No response from developers

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Notes and highlights jump to next page

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Cloud sync unreliable, limited

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Impossible to select all files for import/send/edit

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Pen annotation is blurry

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Handwriting is not very smooth

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Terrible memory problems, freezes

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Improperly renders PDFs

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Crushes when opening PDFs or while reading

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Crushes often when reading large PDF documents

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Requested Features

10 requests

Sync/import from Google Drive/Microsoft OneDrive

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Ability to draw on ePub books

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Combination lock feature

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Better Evernote/Reference app integration

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Better Apple Pencil support (smoother writing)

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Handwriting recognition

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Vector graph format for hand drawings

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Page cropping feature

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Ability to underline in note boxes of link to material

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Reduce cost for full version

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FAQ

What does MarginNote 2 do?

MarginNote 2 is a powerful study software that integrates PDF and EPUB reading with advanced note-taking, mind mapping, and flashcard creation tools. It helps users reorganize, connect, and memorize knowledge efficiently.

What are the key features of MarginNote 2?

Key features include PDF and EPUB reading, annotation tools (text, voice, picture, sketching), note organization via Outline and Mindmap, flashcard creation with spaced repetition, web page to EPUB conversion, and iCloud sync.

How much does MarginNote 2 cost?

The app is free to download and use, with optional Pro features unlocked via in-app purchase. These Pro features include unlimited highlights/notes, unlimited exporting, and enabling books in split views.

What devices is MarginNote 2 compatible with?

MarginNote 2 is available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, allowing for seamless study across Apple devices.

Who would benefit from using MarginNote 2?

Anyone involved in learning or research, such as students, educators, researchers, lawyers, and lifelong learners, can benefit from its comprehensive study and knowledge management features.