# Notes Lite - Take Notes, Audio Recording, Annotate PDF, Handwriting & Word Processor

> Multimodal note-taking app with PDF annotation and audio recording. (iPhone/iPad app by Ning Qu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-lite-take-notes-audio-recording-annotate-pdf-handwriting-and-word-processor/id939143440 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ning Qu](https://appshunter.io/developer/838712830)
- Category: Business, Games, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-11-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-lite-take-notes-audio-recording-annotate-pdf-handwriting-and-word-processor/id939143440/reviews.md

## What is Notes Lite?

Notes Pro is a powerful note-taker to annotate documents, sketch ideas, record lectures, and more, on iPhone, iPod and iPad.

Notes Pro is the one place to create, share, and manage your notes. It combines handwriting, typing, audio recordings, and photos so you can create notes that fit your needs. 

Take beautiful notes
- Handwrite notes or sketch ideas using gorgeous variable width ink in a variety of colors.
- Craft reports or type outlines with our full featured word processor.
- Audio recordings help you capture every detail during lectures or meetings. 
- Snap a photo of a whiteboard in the classroom or while researching in the field to add to your note.

Replay your notes
- Audio recordings automatically link to your notes.
- Review your notes in context as you listen to the audio recordings.
- Simply tap a word, drawing, or a picture to hear exactly what was said when you added it.
- Provide audio and handwritten feedback to students or colleagues. 

Mark up documents and forms
- Import and annotate lecture slides, meeting agendas and PDFs.
- Fill-out, sign, and send forms via email from anywhere.
- Use all of Notability’s tools to mark up pictures of worksites or projects. 

Easiest way to manage notebooks
- Very well designed shelf for notebook management.
- Drag & drop to decide the order of notebooks.
- Password protects notebooks on shelf for privacy. 
- Rearrange pages within a notebook or move them to different notebooks to reorganize your notes.

Powerful editing tools
- Very well designed papers and digital ink pens.
- Full set of highlighter pens. 
- Multiple erasers to meet different requirements.
- Copy/Cut/Paste to move or duplicate notes.
- Import pictures from album & adjust the size.
- Choose paper type for each page.
- With undo/redo features to compare previous and current ideas, and correct step forward more easily. 
- Wrist feature to protect the specified area from careless editing.
- Read-only mode for notes reading in case of some unnecessary editing.

## Key features

- Handwritten notes and sketches
- Full-featured word processor
- Audio recordings linked to notes
- PDF annotation and form filling
- Password-protected notebooks
- Import photos and pictures

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-lite-take-notes-audio-recording-annotate-pdf-handwriting-and-word-processor/id939143440/reviews.md

### 2/5 — I should have read the reviews

*2015-11-05, version 1.0*

Yes, I should have read the reviews on both versions, lite and pro.
First, I got the free version. It was nice, I could do everything I wanted for one specific note I needed ASAP. Then when I finished it I wanted to save it or email it... Surprise: you have to either buy pro version or buy new features on the lite version. Since I could import that note once I got the pro (as advertised), I did it. Pro version is completely different from lite, no audio records and etc. Plus I couldn't import that note I worked on earlier on the lite version. Frustrated! Went to look for the app surprise, joke! The website is in Chinese (or Japanese?). 
I should have just taken a screenshot of the pic and cropped it. I want my money back!

### 1/5 — Something odd about this, IMO

*2015-08-12, version 1.0*

I am not sure about this, but IMO something odd is going on here.

When I clicked on Developer Website, I landed at a web site composed in an Asian language. I cannot read this script, but when I clicked on iPad and was taken to a page advertising apps, I did not find an icon for the particular app that is being sold here.

I looked at the other "Developer Apps,"  among them, a pro version for this app. When I clicked on "Developer Website," for each of these apps, I was taken to a different web site for each app!  The Developer Website for the pro version is a completely different web site, in a different language, than the Developer Website for the free version of the same app.

Then, when I examined the sample screenshots shown for this app, I noticed that the different screenshots seem to belong to completely different apps -- the graphics are different in the different screenshots, and the various tools that the app features (home, pens, etc.) are placed differently in each screenshot.  I have never seen an app whose basic graphic design changes when you touch an icon and move from one view to the next.

In addition, the various sample screenshots shown for of this app are identical to the screenshots shown for other apps sold at the app store.  One screenshot is identical to a sample screenshot for Metamoji Note (by Metamoji), a few screenshots are identical to the sample screenshots shown for Top Notes (by Appxy), and a few screenshots are identical to the sample screenshots shown for Good Notes (by TimeBase Technology).  

Finally, even the icon for this app is not original.  It is identical to the icon for an app called iStudious Notes (by MadSwan LLC).

All of this is very odd to me.

### 1/5 — WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP !!!!!

*2015-08-08, version 1.0*

First I have to complain about the false advertising. When I saw the lite version what it also said, is that recording is done. NOT TRUE.
Then when you go into the actual program itself it just freezes. In fact everything it said it does it DOES NOT DO. But what's pretty interesting is that on opening the app- it is immediately asking for an upgrade of $4.99, And then where it appears to be permanent placed is in a position where you can accidentally hit the grade button.
      I PAY FOR SOMETHING THATS WORTH IT NOT FOR A LOAD OF CRAP.  Even if the lite version was really good, I would have no complaints, but then to have that free "trash" but then is asking for an upgrade,putting it in a position where you have to concentrate and not accidentally hit the button is a bit too much.

### 5/5 — cooll

*2014-11-19, version 1.0*

this app is nice but when i try to get the full one it says "this is not avalible in the u.s. store".

## Frequently asked questions about Notes Lite

### What is Notes Lite?

Notes Lite is a comprehensive note-taking application that allows users to combine handwriting, typing, audio recordings, and photos. It also offers features for annotating PDFs, filling out forms, and organizing notes into password-protected notebooks.

### Can I use Notes Lite on multiple devices?

Based on the provided information, Notes Lite is currently only supported on iPad devices. It is not indicated to be available on iPhone or other platforms.

### How does Notes Lite handle audio recordings?

Audio recordings in Notes Lite are automatically linked to your notes. You can replay audio by tapping on specific words, drawings, or pictures within your note to hear what was said when that element was added.

### What are the editing tools available in Notes Lite?

Notes Lite provides a range of editing tools including variable width ink pens, highlighter pens, multiple erasers, copy/cut/paste functionality, and undo/redo features. It also includes a wrist feature to protect specific areas from editing and a read-only mode.

### How can I organize my notes in Notes Lite?

Notes Lite features a well-designed shelf for notebook management, allowing you to drag and drop to reorder notebooks and pages. You can also password protect notebooks for privacy and move pages between different notebooks.

### Is Notes Lite suitable for students?

Yes, Notes Lite is well-suited for students. It allows for recording lectures, annotating lecture slides, and combining different input methods for comprehensive note-taking and review.

### What is the update frequency for Notes Lite?

The provided data indicates that the app was last updated on 2014-11-14, with its latest version also being 1.0. This suggests a very infrequent update schedule.

### What is the user rating for Notes Lite?

Notes Lite has a rating of 2.8 stars from 13 ratings. This indicates a mixed to negative user reception based on the available data.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2014-11-14

No release notes.

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