# Noteflow+ Digital Notebook — user reviews > 56 indexed App Store user reviews of Noteflow+ Digital Notebook by Qrayon, LLC, rated 4.40/5 from 186 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteflow-plus-digital-notebook/id1252736175/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteflow-plus-digital-notebook/id1252736175.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 131 · 4★ 29 · 3★ 8 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 12 ## What do users think of Noteflow+ Digital Notebook? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Intuitive UX and snappy performance - 💰 No subscription required - ✍️ Great for mixing handwriting and drawings - 💡 Inkport function is unique - 🎨 Excellent tool for artists - 🔄 Frequent updates improve the app - 🎯 Superior basic mechanisms for drawing, selecting, resizing, and rotating - 🌟 Outstanding tool for thoughts and organization - 📝 User-friendly and accurate - ✍️ Easy to use, many features - ✨ Great for mind mapping - 👍 Long-time user satisfaction - 🚀 Efficient for capturing whiteboards - ✅ Consistent note-taking quality - 👍 Very handy features like calendars - 🔄 Good improvements over time - 💡 Focused writing feature for note-taking - ✍️ Works well with Apple Pencil - 🚀 Great for productivity - 👍 Easy to use and organize notes **Cons** - 🐛 App closes unexpectedly - 🐛 Notes not saved when app closes - 🐛 Pages/canvas not infinite - 🐛 No confirmation when deleting pages/files - 🐛 No undo for deleted pages/files - 🐛 App doesn't keep place when re-opening - 🐛 'Wide lines' too close, need 'super wide' - 🐛 Defaults to finger pointer, not pen - 🐛 Eraser doesn't erase specific colors - 🐛 Navigating notebooks with many pages is a hassle - 🐛 No undo for import issues - 🐛 Printing requires export to PDF - 🐛 Icon is too dark - 🐛 Help documentation is lacking - 🐛 Shading behind ink doesn't work as described - 🐛 Rotation feature instructions don't match screen - 🐛 Straight-line tool not found - 🐛 'Gallery' not found for settings - 🐛 Pan mode unclear - 🐛 Very glitchy, mostly unusable - 🐛 App crashing suddenly - 🐛 Files closing and saying 'deleted remotely' - 🐛 Not hugely intuitive - 🐛 Photo import no longer works properly - 🐛 Submission page for feedback broken - 🐛 Import feature broken (calendars, PDFs show blank) - 🐛 Features like inserting images/PDFs/calendars don't work on iOS 16.2 - 🐛 Marked-up docs are blank, only text visible - 🐛 PDFs and photos don't show up when imported - 🐛 Project disappeared after formatting - 🐛 'File deleted' messages, hassle to get documents functioning - 🐛 Page should be customizable, not uniform - 🐛 Graphic missing from first page on export - 🐛 Cmd A causes bugs - 🐛 Exporting has bugs - 🐛 Unusable lag when writing - 🐛 Crashed on open on M1 Mac - 🐛 Hand keeps moving page while writing - 🐛 Palm rejection issues, smudges from hand - 🐛 Scanned PDFs not supported for inkport - 🐛 Crashing after capturing with inkport - 🐛 No password protection - 🐛 Constantly crashing - 🐛 Slow and crashes after update - 🐛 Shape detection thinks everything is an oval - 🐛 No real way to layer - 🐛 Filling a shape with color is painful - 🐛 Eraser tool doesn't create smooth lines/edges - 🐛 Pen only function issues, dots from hand - 🐛 Page layout not user-friendly - 🐛 Doesn't remove text lines as shown in video - 🐛 Files don't appear where last accessed - 🐛 Needs pencil only input, too many steps to switch tools - 🐛 Ink engine not as smooth as others - 🐛 Lost all work due to crashing - 🐛 Poor anti-aliasing, ugly line strokes - 🐛 Printing capability disappointing, background not printed - 🐛 Writing not as fluid as Inkflow **Commonly reported bugs** - App closes while in use - Notes not saved when app closes - No confirmation when deleting pages - No undo for deleted pages - No confirmation when deleting a file - No undo for deleted files - App doesn't keep your place when re-opens - Wide lines are too close - App defaults to finger pointer - Eraser doesn't erase specific colors - Navigating through notebooks with many pages is a hassle - No undo for import issues - Printing requires export to PDF - Icon is too dark - Shading behind ink doesn't work - Rotation feature instructions don't match screen - Straight-line tool not found - Gallery not found - Pan mode unclear - App is very glitchy - App crashing suddenly - File closing and saying 'deleted remotely' - Photo import not working properly - Submission page for feedback broken - Import feature broken (calendars, PDFs show blank) - Features not working after updating to iOS 16.2 - Marked-up docs are blank - PDFs and photos do not show up when imported - Project disappeared after formatting - 'File deleted' messages - Graphic missing from first page on export - Cmd A causes bugs - Exporting has bugs - Unusable lag - Crashed on open on M1 Mac - Hand keeps moving page while writing - Palm rejection issues - Scanned PDFs not supported for inkport - Crashes after capturing with inkport - No password protection - Constantly crashing - Slow and crashes after update - Shape detection thinks everything is an oval - No real way to layer - Filling a shape with color is painful - Eraser tool doesn't create smooth lines/edges - Pen only function issues - Page layout not user-friendly - Doesn't remove text lines as shown in video - Files never appear where they were last accessed - Needs pencil only input - Closing and opening palette continually - Ink engine not as smooth - Lost all work due to crashing - Poor anti-aliasing - Printing background not printed - Writing not as fluid as Inkflow **Most requested features** - Infinite page/canvas size - Confirmation for deleting pages/files - Undo for deleted pages/files - Keep place when app re-opens - Super wide line option - Default to pen on opening - Eraser option to erase specific colors - Quick way to jump to specific page or end of notebook - Show more page thumbnail icons - Undo for import issues - Easier direct printing option - Lighter icon options - Improved shading behind ink functionality - Working rotation feature - Visible straight-line tool - Access to app settings/gallery - Clear explanation of pan mode - Fix for iOS 16.2 compatibility issues (images, PDFs, calendars) - Fix for blank documents after iOS update - Fix for PDF and photo import issues - Fix for disappearing projects - Customizable page stationery - Fix for missing graphics on export - Fix for Cmd A bugs - Fix for exporting bugs - Fix for lag when writing - Mac compatibility (M1 Mac) - Feature to fix page location while writing - More brush options - Read-only mode for page turning - Double tap to fit page to width - Improve palm rejection - Support for inkport in scanned PDFs - Password protection - Fix for shape detection (ovals) - Layering functionality - Easier shape filling with color - Smoother eraser tool - Pen only function improvements - Video import function - Improve ink engine smoothness - Better anti-aliasing for smoother lines - Improved printing capabilities (background printing, format options) - Pin pen palette to screen - Email support option ## Newest reviews (15 of 56) ### 2/5 — App closes while in use and notes getting deleted *2026-06-06, version 3.4* Pls fix this I paid for this, app closes while taking notes and notes are not saved when this happens ### 3/5 — Nice app, but could use some improvements *2025-08-06, version 3.4* This app is very useful and focused. The UX is intuitive and the app is very snappy, which is great for taking quick notes on the go. I also love that you don’t need a monthly subscription to use it. The big drawback for me is that the page/canvas is not infinite in size, and therefore the page can feel quite constrained. Yes, you can zoom in to create the illusion of more space, but then you have to adjust your pen size, and the page lines/grid will appear overly huge. ### 4/5 — Great app overall but it really NEEDS some fixes *2025-04-07, version 3.4* This is a great app overall, but it desperately needs some fixes. For example... * There is no confirmation when deleting pages and no undo for deleted pages - they are gone forever if you make a mistake * There is no confirmation when deleting a file (although I was able to search around and find an accidentally deleted file in the recently deleted area of the Files app) * The app doesn't keep your place when the app re-opens (it is very annoying every time to have to find the last file used and navigate to the last page used) * On my device (a mini), the "wide lines" are still way too close. There needs to be a 'super wide' line option to have decent space for writing * App defaults to finger pointer with no option to change the default to the pen (so you can't open the app and start writing immediately) * Unlike their other app, the eraser doesn't seem to offer the option to erase specific colors (I'm NOT referring to deleting all of a specific color, which can be done). This is so disappointing! * Navigating through notebooks with many pages is a big hassle (there is no quick way to jump to a specific page or to the end - it's not a big deal on small files, but it's really difficult with 100+ page notebooks). Not many page icons are shown either (it would be better to show a whole screen of thumbnail icons so we didn't have to do so much scrolling to find the page we need) * No undo for import issues. For example, I accidentally imported a 200+ page PDF and had to delete each of the 200 pages manually since it wouldn't undo the action * To print, you have to remember to export to a pdf and then print. I think there should be an easier way to print * The icon is so dark that it looks like a grayed out app on my screen. Please add some lighter icon options so users can pick an icon that works better for their screens I had to go to their website for help, but I found their help is lacking. For example... * There is supposed to be a way to shade behind ink, but it doesn't work (it shades over everything). Perhaps this can be done, but it is not explained how to do it * It says you can rotate, but the instructions for this feature do not seem to match what is on the screen (there is no round rotation grip) * It says there is a straight-line tool, but I can't find any such tool, even though I can find the other tools * It references the 'gallery', but I can't find any way to get to the gallery (to access the app's settings). The default home screen seems to be the app's files in the Files App with no settings for this app * It references pan mode, but does not make clear what pan mode actually is * Etc. Please consider the suggestions above. If you were to fix these items, I think it would be a 5 star app. ### 3/5 — Very Glitchy *2024-03-11, version 3.2* For a paid app, it is very glitchy to the point that it is mostly unusable. I frequently experience the app crashing suddenly, or closing the file I was working on and saying it was suddenly “deleted remotely”. It is very annoying. I love the app but I’ve had to switch to alternatives because of how often it crashes. ### 3/5 — Not convinced as yet *2023-09-28, version 3.2* Ok so far. Not hugely intuitive, i think I should have practised with the free version before purchasing. I’m not sure what the difference between this app and the ink flow app. ### 3/5 — import is broken *2023-04-03* I am using your apps well. But it seems the import feature is broken. I can’t add calendars or import any pdf, they just show up as blank pages!!! Please fix this thank you ### 2/5 — Not working properly after updating to iOS 16. 2 *2023-01-16* Some features of the app like inserting images,importing PDFs, inserting calendars etc don’t work. Please fix this ### 2/5 — Could be really good but two big problems *2022-11-26, version 3.1* PDF and photos do not show up when imported. You go through the motions and it acts like it is working but you end up with a blank space. They do not even show up in the intro notebook that comes with the app to get you started. ### 4/5 — Long Time User *2022-04-12, version 3.1* This app for a long time. It is definitely time for a refresh or update. It has gotten to the point where it is not as user-friendly as it could be. I get a lot of ‘file deleted’ messages. It is an actually deleted per se, butIt does cost a lot of hassle trying to get my documents to function. There are limitations that seem like they could be conquered by now. Each page should be customizable rather than uniform stationary. When I export with graphics, there is always a graphic missing from the first page. There are just so many small glitches. I still use the app regularly but there are small time-consuming glitches that I wish I could be refreshed, corrected and just feature updates that seem long overdue. Don’t get me wrong it is definitely worth having. ### 4/5 — best function app but worst error *2022-03-26* upgrade often please. and fix the bugs cmd A causes a lot of bugs and also exporting has bugs etc... come on .. this app and cardflow you need to work on fixing the bug. this can be the best app really. ### 4/5 — simple but effective *2022-02-06, version 3.1* to really work with my workflow, sharing data with a Mac would be great. I did try it on my M1 mac, sadly just crashed on open - clearly only sold as an iPad app. But suggests a little work & testing would be required to make it available... The cut / select and resize / move is very intuitive. ### 4/5 — Great UX *2022-01-27, version 3.1* Very happy with the app. It’s helping me learn better. I do wish if there’s a feature to fix the location of the page when I write. My hand kept moving it. And more brushes please. And is there a read only mode where I can just swipe right and left to turn pages? I also wish I can double tap with two or three fingers to fit the page to the width of the iPad. ### 3/5 — Problème d’artefacts avec la main *2021-03-10* J’ai d’indiscutables problèmes avec le « palm rejection ». Impossible, d’éviter les taches dues à la pose des mains sur l’écran. N’y a-t-il pas de solution ???? J’utilise l’application avec iPad 12,9 2019 et Apple pen 2ème génération. ### 4/5 — mostly reliable tool for notes *2021-01-04, version 3.0* the inkport function is most unique feature of this app. there are times it crashes after capturing with inkport. recommend saving often by closing and opening the file. ### 2/5 — После обновления начало тормозить и вылетать *2020-02-24* После обновления начало тормозить и вылетать. До этого был в восторге от Приложения. Сейчас просто не возможно работать ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Just a warning *2024-09-05, version 3.2* I haven’t used it enough to comment on everything. They make an app called Cardflow+ which I have been using and I love; and thought this Noteflow+ would be a good companion in which to write my Morning Pages. HOWEVER, two days in ago, twenty minutes of thoughts I had written down, about 4 pages, just disappeared after I went away from the app for a moment. So I had to stop using it since I don’t know the cause and can’t trust it to keep my work. I emailed them but have received no response. That is not a good sign. I like the other app, Cardflow+ but I just realized their subscription price of $2.99 per month is far too expensive when you compare it to an app like Morpholio (by the folks at Moleskin) and it’s simple elegance at only $3.99 per year. ### 1/5 — Sadly, no longer great *2023-06-24, version 3.1* I loved this app, but, sadly, it no longer seems to function properly with the newer iOS versions - photo import no longer works properly. I tried giving feedback to the Qrayon website, but it’s submission page seems to be broken and it keeps saying my email address is incorrect. Help, please, Qrayon folks! Make you app work with iOS 16! ### 1/5 — Application stop working *2023-01-02, version 3.1* Application worked for a long time and it was really handy. I think a recent iOS update messed something up. All of my docs that I”ve marked up are blank and I can only see what I wrote but not the picture or document in the back ground. I’ve tried to contact support via the link and it always says my email is wrong, I”ve tried three different addresses. Now I’m stuck with a bunch of notes that are useless and no way to export them out. ### 1/5 — &@% *2022-07-14, version 3.1* I worked for an hour on a project. When I tried to format it so that would fit on one page, it completely disappeared and I haven’t been able to find it. ### 1/5 — Unusable lag *2022-02-18, version 3.1* I have (possibly literally) every note app in the store. This is the one and only that lags. Unusable. I'm not being nitpicky, I actually can't use it. Wouldn't leave a rating if this were free- I wouldn't even if it was like $5 or $8. $14.99 for a writing app that lags when writing? That's offensive. ### 1/5 — Stopped working *2021-07-25, version 3.1* It use to work now I won't do anything won't save anything anymore ### 1/5 — User feedback option *2021-02-25* App is good but to make it more useful practically for students plz take feedback’s from users. We take scanned pdfs from friend but this app doesn’t support inkport in scanned pdf’s for some reason (from apps like camscanner or Notebloc or adobe scan), so imagine , we need to take screenshot of every page of every subject (one subject vary from 200-1000 pages) and import that image as INKPORT in noteflow. Too much time consuming , make it easy brother, add feature in pdf also, sent mail to developer few days ago but no reply related to queries .. thanks in advance. ### 1/5 — No password protection? *2020-09-06, version 2.7* It’s nice but useless to me without password protection. I’ll stay with notability. ### 1/5 — What is going on? *2020-08-21, version 2.7* I loved this app, but looks like updates are no longer happening, and it is now constantly crashing. ### 1/5 — Very difficult to navigate through files *2019-09-09, version 2.4* Also page layout is not user friendly ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Getting better *2023-08-28, version 3.2* Recent updates were a nice addition to the app… ### 5/5 — Best App For Visionaries *2022-03-25, version 3.1* If your old school like me, I love pen and paper. This is it. So easy to use, so many features. Love Love Love it! ### 5/5 — Everyday application *2021-09-22, version 3.1* I use this application every day as my general mind mapping tool. I tried a few of the newer ones around today, but ended up sticking with Noteflow + because the basic mechanisms for drawing, selecting, resizing, and rotating are superior. ### 5/5 — Great app, use it for most of my presentations *2021-01-08* Few months ago , this app was on top of its game. Expect developers to update the app on regular basis Love the versatility of the app and things you can achieve with it Edit 1: request to update the app ### 5/5 — Outstanding tool for thoughts and organization *2021-01-03, version 3.0* As one who uses their iPad as their collective life in electronic form, this app has brought a different and improved dimension in mental impressions, key to recall. Top of the mind recall is critical in my world. My impressions at this early stage are, that this app will become a primary tool for me as I develop the habit to use it. Maybe not totally perfect but my enthusiasm may be inflating my rating just a bit. ### 5/5 — Great app! *2020-09-07, version 2.7* This is The best App I have used It would be great if you also had one for Microsoft and android users! ### 5/5 — Great for mixing hand writing and drawings *2020-02-10, version 2.7* This is a great app. I use it for preparing notes for my class and then creating PDFs of that. ### 5/5 — love the updates *2020-02-08, version 2.7* great app(s)! ### 5/5 — Pen *2020-01-22, version 2.7* I have a lot of problems with there not being a pen only function. On Cardflow there is . When I write with the pencil there are dots everywhere from my hand as well as line just kind of popping up. Seems very glitchy and annoying ### 5/5 — M P Sonneveld *2019-10-22, version 2.7* User friendly, accuracy fantastic. Love it! Use it to report works performed on building plans. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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