# NoteNow > Create lock screen notes by taking screenshots and setting them as wallpaper. (iPhone/iPad app by manolo Sanudo.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notenow/id306209404 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [manolo Sanudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/303477234) - Category: Productivity, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 14 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2009-02-26 - Data updated: 2026-07-07 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notenow/id306209404/reviews.md ## What is NoteNow? Have you ever wanted to use your iPhone's / iPod touch's lock screen as a note keeper? Well, now you can! Just open the application and follow these simple instructions: · Tap the note to bring out the keyboard. · Write your note. · Swipe the note down or tap on the top of the screen to hide the keyboard. · And finally take a screenshot by tapping the bottom of the screen, or by pressing both the home button and the sleep/wake button at the same time, and set that image as wallpaper so that you don't forget anything! What people are saying about NoteNow: “…if you’ve been looking for an easy to use app to store all your other thoughts and activities with a different method, well — there you go.” - Federico Viticci, MacStories If you want to make a new note, all you have to do is swipe left. Then to go back to previous notes you just have to swipe right. Swipe the note down when the keyboard is hidden to bring out the settings, there you'll be able to change the app so that it looks however you like it best! ## Key features - Lock screen note creation - Screenshot functionality - Set notes as wallpaper - Swipe navigation for notes - Customizable app appearance ## Recent user reviews (10 of 28) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notenow/id306209404/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Porcaria *2017-05-11* Uma porcaria. Joguei dinheiro fora. ### 5/5 — Convenient and Subtle Reminders! *2014-05-25* With all the distractions on iPhone, NoteNow makes a convenient and subtle way to remind myself of important tasks by placing the reminder on what I see the most while bouncing in and out of apps: the lock screen and home screen. The swipe gesture on the keyboard makes for a nice visual peek at the finished reminder while typing and creating notes. It's now quicker and easier than ever to make notes on my lock screen. ### 2/5 — NoteNow *2014-02-05* Not impressed. A wasted .99 cents. ### 4/5 — Suggestion *2013-03-02* Would like the option to center the text in the note. Other than that, great app! ### 1/5 — Uma porcaria, não vale nem de graça! *2013-02-16, version 3.2.2* Não comprem! ### 1/5 — UPDATE ON APRIL 23, 2012!!! *2012-04-24* TOTAL DISASTER!!!!! I have all my lists organized on this app & now I can not access them because this update totally froze the whole thing FIX THIS, PLEASE!!!!!!! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2011-12-19* It made my note taking even better! I can now actually remember to do things. ### 1/5 — ( *2011-09-14* :( can use pencil only key board ### 5/5 — The app of my dreams!!!! *2011-08-18* I almost skipped this app because of the low rating & I'm incredibly glad I didn't. If I had found it earlier I would have saved the $15 I spent on the other note/calendar/organizer apps that didn't work for me. Yes, it's a very simple App. But as someone with ADHD that's EXACTLY what I needed. The fancier apps usually require that you select one or more option before making or saving your info & with the way my mind works each additional step was just one more chance I'd get distracted or forget before making my note. Within 20 minutes of getting this app I had made 9 different notes: grocery list, tonight & tomorrow's schedule, next week& next month's schedule, short term/long term goals, my to-do list, people I need to write, story ideas. I can swipe back & forth between them and QUICKLY add or delete as needed- no selecting or saving required. Yeahhhhhhhhhh!!!! Thanks to this happy little app I can set my random notes as my home AND lock screen, trees are saved, clutter is reduced (in my apartment and in my mind), and things will be less apt to be forgotten/avoided. The picture-taking option took a little while to figure out (only because I had skimmed/skipped the directions)- but it's super easy and it takes less than a minute to reset your home or lock screen. I have SO many crumpled,misplaced and lost post-its/post-its/papers that have important reminders on them. And with my planner-by the time I find a pen and/or open it up- it's ... "wait... What was I going to write down or look at???? Crap." So THANK YOU to all the sensible folks who wrote the reviews that led me to buy this. It was a dollar VERY well spent. = ) **Developer response:** I know it's an old review, but unfortunately I wasn't able to reply before. Thank you so much for your kind words, it means a lot!!! 😊 ### 5/5 — Great Little "GTD" App *2011-02-15* This may be a simple lil note taking app, but that's what is so great about it! It does exactly what you need it to do and not add a bunch of stuff that'll never be used. I think it's really great to be able to take a quick look at my phone and see what needs to be done. Not to mention that the app looks great on the Retina Display, and all the different layouts really let you make it yours. Great App. Great Buy. Great Find. ## Frequently asked questions about NoteNow ### How do I create a note in NoteNow? To create a note, open NoteNow, tap to bring up the keyboard, write your note, and then hide the keyboard by swiping down or tapping the top of the screen. ### How do I make my note visible on my lock screen? After writing your note and hiding the keyboard, take a screenshot of the note displayed in the app. You can then set this screenshot as your iPhone's wallpaper. ### Can I navigate between different notes in NoteNow? Yes, you can swipe left to create a new note and swipe right to go back to previous notes you have created within the app. ### Does NoteNow have ads? No, NoteNow does not contain advertisements, providing an ad-free experience for users. ### What devices does NoteNow support? NoteNow is designed for iPhone and iPod touch devices. ### How often is NoteNow updated? The latest version of NoteNow was released on April 16, 2015, indicating infrequent updates. ### What is the user rating for NoteNow? NoteNow has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 2 user reviews. ### Can I customize how my notes look in NoteNow? Yes, you can access settings by swiping the note down when the keyboard is hidden. From there, you can change the app's appearance to your preference. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.5 — 2015-04-16 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. New - Support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Fixed - Saving is now working correctly again. ### 3.4 — 2014-06-05 As of this version, NoteNow will now only work on iOS 7 and later. New - New animations, faster and more fluid. - Added Avenir as a new font option. Improved - Improved Settings screen, now the text size options are easier to understand. Fixed - Bug that would cause the note to stop scrolling. - Bug that would cause the text to move to an incorrect position when switching notes in 3.5" screens. ### 3.3 — 2014-05-25 - You can now swipe from the edges of the screen to change between notes when editing a note. - Swipe left/right in the note while editing to move the cursor. - Improved the speed of animations. ### 3.2.4 — 2013-09-24 - New simplified icon, fits great with iOS 7. - Fixed a tiny animation bug that would sometimes occur on 4" displays. Note: There is a known issue in which if you try to use a saved screenshot as your wallpaper it will appear too big in iOS 7, this is due to the parallax effect. You can disable parallax by going to Settings→General→Accessibility→Reduce Motion This will disable the zooming into the image used as a wallpaper, I'm working on a fix, but for now this can be used as a workaround, unless you don't mind the zoomed in look. New on 3.2.3 - Optimized images, reduced size by about 50%. New on 3.2.2 - Tweaked the UI a bit to add support for the new 4" display of the iPhone 5 and iPod touch (5th gen). New on 3.2 - Changed the font to Noteworthy, if you still prefer Helvetica you can change it back in the settings. - Improved note swiping engine. - New Vintage note design. - Slightly improved background, and note designs. ### 3.2.3 — 2013-05-24 - Optimized images, reduced size by about 50%. New on 3.2.2 - Tweaked the UI a bit to add support for the new 4" display of the iPhone 5 and iPod touch (5th gen). New on 3.2 - Changed the font to Noteworthy, if you still prefer Helvetica you can change it back in the settings. - Improved note swiping engine. - New Vintage note design. - Slightly improved icon, background, and note designs. ## Apps similar to NoteNow | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [LuxCalc](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luxcalc/id1488382635) | — | $2.99 | Productivity | | [Productivo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/productivo/id1501094835) | — | $0.99 | Productivity | | [Forget Not - task reminder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forget-not-task-reminder/id1249724822) | — | Free | Productivity | | [Load Counter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/load-counter/id1397057016) | — | $0.99 | Productivity | | [No.Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noplanner/id1591623318) | 4.0 (1) | Free | Productivity | | [Task & Todo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-and-todo/id887234479) | 4.5 (8) | Free | Productivity | ## More apps by manolo Sanudo - [aspect:ratio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aspectratio/id698009702) - [Reuk](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reuk/id926076143) - [Fontcase - Manage Your Type](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fontcase-manage-your-type/id1205074470) All apps by manolo Sanudo: https://appshunter.io/developer/303477234 ## Related topics [manolo sanudo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/manolo-sanudo) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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