Noteful: Notes & PDF Markup

Noteful: Notes & PDF Markup

Highlight. Write. Learn.

23K ratings
1074 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 18, 2021
  • July 12, 2026

Features

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This app revolutionizes paperless note-taking on iPad, allowing for handwritten notes, document annotation, and knowledge organization. It offers a fluid writing experience, PDF markup, powerful tagging, and audio recording synced with notes.

Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil
PDF and document annotation
Organize notes with tags
Layers for annotations
Audio recording synced with notes
Import PDFs and MS Office documents
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What's New in Noteful

1.4.38

July 12, 2026

- Fixed an issue where the Draw with Touch option did not work as expected. - Improved compatibility with upcoming OS updates. Fixed an issue where the Layer and Arrange actions did not work from the menu.

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In-App Purchases

$5.99

Noteful Pro, Lifetime

Get unlimited notebooks. Get all features.

User reviews

Pls add more pen styles

I love Noteful a lot, and it has been my number 1 note taking app for a long time, but one thing I think should be added is more pen styles. I’m not sure if this is always the case, or js on my end but although there are 3 different styles of pens, they all look very similar to me and I would definitely prefer a few more options! But otherwise, great app.
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Very intuitive, easy to use

Pretty high quality app for note taking. Using it for lectures in med school and it’s been amazing. Also the app doesn’t lag or anything, it just works which is what I need.

Love the Layers Option

I love that I am able to add layers and change the opacity of pngs! I imported a lined paper that layers on top of my actual worksheet (which doesn’t have lines). I love that I am able to write on the worksheet layer but still able to see the lines that I added to the second layer and then hide it when I get ready to export my document.
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Fantastic app

Bought my first iPad this year, and one of the main reasons I decided to get one was because of how much note-taking I do. I was using up so much paper, and the amount of notebooks I had meant I couldn’t keep myself organised, which defeated the point, and became unbearable as a disabled person. I tried GoodNotes at first, but got frustrated when I very quickly used up the limited number of free notebooks. I didn’t want to get yet another subscription, or pay quite a bit outright for an app that, according to long-term users, was only getting worse (especially one that includes unnecessary AI slop). Reddit pointed me in Noteful’s direction, and I’m so glad it did. You get 10 free notebooks, which is far more than most other apps. The app feels intuitive, it enables me to have multiple methods of organisation (both tags and folders) and uses up far less battery than its contenders. To top it all off, only £5.99 for a lifetime pro version is such an incredible deal that it feels like daylight robbery. A price I was more than happy to pay to support an independent developer who listens to their users about what features they want and implements them. There’s very few issues that I have with the app, and they’re so minor that I’m able to adapt and work around them, and they don’t really bother me. All in all, a fantastic app, everyone who has seen me using it wants to know what it is, and it’s enabled me to reorganise my life so that I can know where everything is. I cannot express how grateful I am for this app for genuinely making life a little easier. Thank you for your continued commitment to making this app better every day!
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Delete by scramble

Please add Delete by scramble feature for Apple Pencil use

User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Syncing issues across devices

Bug

Lasso tool not working properly with PDFs

Bug

Eraser tool not functioning as expected

Bug

Requested Features

6 requests

Handwriting recognition and search

Feature

More text editing options (bullet lists, etc.)

Feature

Improved PDF handling and annotations

Feature

Custom templates and sticker support

Feature

Expanded cloud storage options (Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.)

Feature

Customizable pen pressure and smoothing

Feature

FAQ

What does Noteful do?

Noteful is a note-taking and PDF markup application designed for iPad. It allows users to create handwritten notes, annotate documents, organize information with tags, and even record audio synced with their notes, aiming to replace traditional paper clutter.

What are the key features of Noteful?

Key features include a natural handwriting experience with Apple Pencil support, the ability to import and annotate PDFs and MS Office documents, powerful tagging for organization, layers for annotations, and audio recording synchronized with notes.

How much does Noteful cost?

Noteful is free to use with certain features marked with an asterisk available through an in-app purchase called Noteful Pro. Noteful Pro can be purchased with a one-time payment to unlock these features permanently.

What devices is Noteful compatible with?

Noteful is designed for iPad and also syncs with iPhone devices. It leverages iCloud for syncing notes across all your Apple devices.

What are common use cases for Noteful?

Common use cases include annotating textbooks and lecture slides, taking class notes, building a personal knowledge system, marking up documents, and sketching ideas. It's ideal for students and professionals looking for a digital solution to manage information.